Top 10 Teen Movies of 2020
If you want to know the best coming-of-age movies you should definitely check out our picks for the best ones of 2020. We hope you will enjoy the following ranking. Please let us know your favourite in the comments.
10. Unpregnant
Unpregnant is a buddy road comedy drama film directed by Rachel Lee Goldenberg and stars Haley Lu Richardson, Barbie Ferreira, Alex MacNicoll and Breckin Meyer.
A huge misstep, a conservative nation and the death of all dreams decide the fate of 17 year old Veronica, who upon discovering that she is pregnant might never graduate from an Ivy League College. As her future career plans crumble before her eyes, she embarks on a road trip with a rebellious friend to find herself.
9. To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You is a teen romantic comedy film directed by Michael Fimognari and stars Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish and Anna Cathcart following the surprise hit that was the 2018 original.
This one continues the hilarious journey of Lara Jean who once accidentally sent all her love letters from her childhood to her crushes. Now continuing her relationship with charismatic Peter, a love triangle appears where she meets one of her former crushes by incident.
8. Chemical Hearts
Chemical Hearts is a romantic drama film written and directed by Richard Tanne and stars
Lili Reinhart and Austin Abrams.
While not reinventing the genre of melodramatic teenage love, Chemical Hearts is refreshing through smart commenting on the trope while delivering on strong emotions and suspenseful writing. It is the gripping story of a struggling high school senior who falls deeply in love with a transfer student that borrows a dark secret.
7. Miss Juneteenth
Miss Juneteenth is a drama film written and directed by Channing Godfrey Peoples and stars Nicole Beharie, Kendrick Sampson and Alexis Chikaeze.
Inspired by classics like Little Miss Sunshine and elevated by powerhouse performances and subtle storytelling, Miss Juneteenth follows a former beauty queen on her mission to make her daughter win a pageant. But as her relationship with her rebellious teenage daughter crumbles under the pressure and superficial demands, both have to ask themselves where they went off track.
6. Charm City Kings
Charm City Kings is a drama film directed by Angel Manuel Soto and stars Jahi Di'Allo Winston, Meek Mill, Will Catlett and Teyonah Parris.
Life doesn't offer much to the teenager Mouse and the straight path set for him by his worried mother is contrasted by his brother's death in a gang war. Passionate about dirt bike riding, he soon finds himself under the wing of a gang leader who confronts him with a fast life, money and crime as his childhood grows out of hand.
5. Spontaneous
Spontaneous is a science fiction romantic black comedy film written and directed by Brian Duffield and stars Katherine Langford, Charlie Plummer, Hayley Law and Piper Perabo.
A premise that is as absurdly stupid and random as it is entertaining, fresh and brilliant makes this teen drama with a title that couldn't be more fitting a highlight. In a world where students randomly and suddenly explode in gory awfulness, two teens realize that in a world where tomorrow is no longer promised, today is much more worth living for.
4. Enola Holmes
Enola Holmes is a mystery film directed by Harry Bradbeer and stars Millie Bobby Brown, Sam Claflin, Henry Cavill and Helena Bonham Carter.
This modern take on the beloved Sherlock Holmes adventures is a classic yet timeless detective story. Following the young, smart and ambitious Enola on her way to prove herself a worthy successor of the legendary Sherlock. She soon finds out that to solve the riddle, she must overcome her deepest fear of not being enough as a girl in a world dominated by men.
3. The Half of It
The Half of It is a coming-of-age comedy drama film written and directed by Alice Wu and stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer and Alexxis Lemire.
This deep and incredibly entertaining coming-of-age story has absolutely everything for fans of teenage drama who seek an uncommonly smart and tender exploration of youth. We follow an introverted student who despite being shy helps the school jock get a girl whom they both secretly want, resulting in a part hilarious part refreshing way to build the typical love triangle in a satisfying way.
2. Clouds
Clouds is a biographical romantic musical drama teen film directed by Justin Baldoni and stars Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter and Madison Iseman.
It is our last chance that we discover is our greatest opportunity. So young musician Zach must put all his cards on the table when told that his cancer has spread and he only has months to live. Rushing to make his passion album, he soon becomes a viral international hit making him a music phenomenon.
1. Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Never Rarely Sometimes Always is a drama film written and directed by Eliza Hittman and stars Sidney Flanigan, Talia Ryder, Ryan Eggold and Sharon Van Etten proving that the cinematic world has gained brilliant new talents over the years including writer and director Hittman.
Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows a young teen girl with a sudden pregnancy. Alongside her cousin, she travels through the states on a journey of self-exploration hoping to find help since she was denied local support. But much can happen in the city of possibilities, New York.
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