Coming of Age
Films in this collection
10 films · 2h 17m
Boy
by Lucas Helth Postma
15m
Emilie is born as a girl but inside she has always been a boy
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Him & Her
by Abigail Scollay
14m
Highschool sweethearts hit a crossroads, when Alex starts embracing himself
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Smudged Smile
by Ella Greenwood
18m
A joyful teen with a happy image struggles with depression
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Egg and Chips
by Helen Iley
14m
A young daughter steals a chicken to help provide for their family
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Requiem
by Em J. Gilbertson
24m
Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, GoT) fighting for forbidden love
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Tiny, Texas
by David Lykes Keenan
11m
A high school basketball prodigy hits a wall of expectations
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Forgive Me
by Alpha Nicky
7m
The ambition of a promising fighter becomes the cause of his heartbreak
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Cuticles and Follicles
by Marcus Hessenberg
10m
Come spend some time with the girls at the beauty salon
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#tagged
by Martijn Winkler
12m
The sweet intimacy and destructive power of social media
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Exhale
by Rouzbeh Noori
12m
A woman’s journey of self-improvement hits a bumpy road
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The longest short years of your life
No genre captures the short film better than coming of age: a whole world changes in fifteen minutes, exactly like it does when you are sixteen. These films get the awkwardness, the intensity and the tenderness right.
Frequently asked
What is this collection about?
Films about growing up: first loves, friendships that outgrow you, families you learn to see differently, and the moments where childhood quietly ends.
How long will it take to watch?
About two and a quarter hours for the whole collection. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.
Is it suitable for teenagers?
Most of these films are about young people and many are suitable for them too, but a few deal with mature themes. Check the individual film pages.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
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