Ben je fan van 'Palo Alto' (2013) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? Dit artikel biedt een lijst van 10 titels die dezelfde sfeer, thema's of stijl delen. Of je nu houdt van coming-of-age verhalen, melancholieke drama's of realistische portretten van jongvolwassenen, hier vind je zeker iets naar je smaak.

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
Beschreibung: A touching and humorous exploration of mental health and self-discovery, set in a psychiatric ward where a teenager finds unexpected connections.
Fakt: The film is based on a semi-autobiographical novel by Ned Vizzini, who drew from his own experiences with depression.


Boyhood (2014)
Beschreibung: A groundbreaking film shot over 12 years, capturing the gradual and authentic growth of a boy from childhood to adulthood.
Fakt: Director Richard Linklater used the same cast for over a decade to create a unique, real-time portrayal of aging.


The Spectacular Now (2013)
Beschreibung: Explores the bittersweet transition from high school to adulthood, blending humor and heartbreak as the protagonist navigates love and self-discovery.
Fakt: The screenplay was based on a novel by Tim Tharp, and the film was praised for its realistic portrayal of teenage life.


The Edge of Seventeen (2016)
Beschreibung: A sharp and witty take on teenage angst, following a socially awkward girl as she deals with family drama, friendship, and first love.
Fakt: Hailee Steinfeld's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.


The Kings of Summer (2013)
Beschreibung: A whimsical adventure about teenage rebellion and the desire for independence, as three friends build a house in the woods to escape their families.
Fakt: The film's script was featured on the Black List, a survey of the most-liked unproduced screenplays in Hollywood.


Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt story about friendship and loss, blending humor and melancholy as a teenage boy forms an unlikely bond with a classmate battling cancer.
Fakt: The film won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.


The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
Beschreibung: A deeply emotional love story between two teenagers with cancer, exploring themes of mortality, love, and the search for meaning.
Fakt: The novel by John Green spent over a year on the New York Times bestseller list before being adapted into the film.


20th Century Women (2016)
Beschreibung: A nostalgic and insightful look at the lives of three women raising a teenage boy in the late 1970s, blending humor and drama.
Fakt: The film was inspired by director Mike Mills' own upbringing and his relationship with his mother.


Lady Bird (2017)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age story that captures the raw emotions and complexities of adolescence, focusing on a young woman's turbulent relationship with her family and her quest for identity.
Fakt: The film was shot in just 26 days, and many scenes were improvised to capture authentic performances.


Eighth Grade (2018)
Beschreibung: A poignant and relatable depiction of middle school struggles, highlighting the anxiety and vulnerability of growing up in the digital age.
Fakt: Comedian Bo Burnham made his directorial debut with this film, which was partly inspired by his own experiences with social media.
