Explores the awkwardness and insecurities of girlhood, while touching on the themes of love, friendship, and self-discovery.
Sixteen Candles (1984)
Depicts a shy young woman's journey of self-empowerment, breaking free from her own inhibitions and discovering her passion for dancing.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Explores the challenges of class differences and the complexities of teenage love and friendships in girlhood.
Pretty In Pink (1986)
Offers a whimsical take on women's mental health by presenting a 13-year-old girl who wakes up as her future self: A successful but unhappy 30-year-old woman.
13 Going On 30 (2004)
Illuminates the traumatic consequences of misjudgment impacting the lives of two sisters and how these shaped their life-perspectives and womanhood.
Atonement (2007)
Follows a young woman's immigration journey in America and the conflicts between her past and present identities, relationships, and outlook in life.
Brooklyn (2015)
Captures the complexity of mother-daughter relationships, as well as the struggles and aspirations of a teenage girl on the cusp of adulthood.
Lady Bird (2017)
Portrays the emotional challenges faced by the central protagonist via the accidental delivery of her private love letters—highlighting the complexities of vulnerability, self-discovery, and mental well-being.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Little Women (2019)
Celebrates the strength and ambitions of a group of four sisters as they find their own paths and navigate the societal expectations of 19th century America.
Booksmart (2019)
Shows the strong bond of female friendship and the importance of self-acceptance during the transitional phase from adolescence to adulthood.
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