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Coming-of-age films from Australia and New Zealand

51 films, newest first. Sort by any column.

197019801990200020102020
Coming-of-age · 2000s · 16Coming-of-age · 2010s · 10
TitleYearDirectorGenreMinAwards
Leviticus 2026 Adrian Chiarella Thriller, Horror 86
The Mountain 2024 Rachel House Comedy drama, Coming-of-age 89
Sweet As 2022 Jub Clerc Coming-of-age 87 1
The Exchange 2021 Dan Mazer Comedy drama, Coming-of-age —
My First Summer 2020 Katie Found LGBTQ, Coming-of-age 80
Babyteeth 2019 Shannon Murphy Romance, Coming-of-age 120 8
Boy Erased 2018 Joel Edgerton Drama, Biographical 114 2
Emu Runner 2018 — Coming-of-age 95
Breath 2017 Simon Baker Coming-of-age 115 2
Born to Dance 2015 Tammy Davis Coming-of-age 96
My Mistress 2014 Stephen Lance Erotic, Coming-of-age 104
Mental 2012 P. J. Hogan Comedy drama, Coming-of-age 116
My Wedding and Other Secrets 2011 Roseanne Liang Coming-of-age, Romantic comedy 85
Snowtown 2011 Justin Kurzel Drama, Horror 120 6
Boy 2010 Taika Waititi Comedy drama, Coming-of-age 88
Accidents Happen 2009 Andrew Lancaster Drama, Comedy 89
Hey, Hey, It's Esther Blueburger 2008 Cathy Randall Comedy drama, Teen 103
Newcastle 2008 Dan Castle LGBTQ, Coming-of-age 107
The Black Balloon 2008 Elissa Down Drama, Romance 97 6
Clubland 2007 Cherie Nowlan Comedy, Coming-of-age 105 1
Crossbow Short film 2007 David Michôd Drama, Coming-of-age 14
December Boys 2007 Rod Hardy Drama, Romance 105
Romulus, My Father 2007 Richard Roxburgh Biographical, Coming-of-age 104 3
West 2007 Daniel Krige Coming-of-age —
48 Shades 2006 Daniel Lapaine Comedy, Coming-of-age 96
Aquamarine 2006 Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum Fantasy, Comedy 110
The Caterpillar Wish 2006 Sandra Sciberras Coming-of-age — 1
Deck Dogz 2005 Steve Pasvolsky Teen, Sport —
Whale Rider 2002 Niki Caro Drama, Family 97 3
An Extremely Goofy Movie Animated film 2000 Douglas McCarthy Comedy, Buddy 76
Looking for Alibrandi 2000 Kate Woods Drama, Coming-of-age 103 5
The Lion King II: Simba's Pride Animated film 1998 Darrell Rooney Musical, Romance 81 1
Heavenly Creatures 1994 Peter Jackson Drama, Biographical 108 1
Bad Boy Bubby 1993 Rolf de Heer Drama, Comedy 112 5
Hammers Over the Anvil 1993 Ann Turner Drama, Biographical 97
Love in Limbo 1993 David Elfick Coming-of-age, Romantic comedy 95
Romper Stomper 1992 Geoffrey Wright Drama, Crime 89 3
Flirting 1991 John Duigan Drama, Romance 96 3
The Year My Voice Broke 1987 John Duigan Drama, Romance 102 4
Wish You Were Here 1987 David Leland Drama, Comedy 89
Absolute Beginners 1986 Julien Temple Musical, Romance 106
The Boy Who Had Everything 1984 Stephen Wallace Coming-of-age — 1
Running on Empty 1982 John Clark Action, Coming-of-age 83
Puberty Blues 1981 Bruce Beresford Comedy drama, Sport 87
Felicity 1979 John D. Lamond Sexploitation, LGBTQ 90
My Brilliant Career 1979 Gillian Armstrong Drama, Comedy 96 5
Quadrophenia 1979 Franc Roddam Drama, Crime 117
Annie 1976 Massimo Dallamano Drama, Erotic 81
The Devil's Playground 1976 Fred Schepisi Drama, Biographical 107 5
Picnic at Hanging Rock 1975 Peter Weir Drama, Mystery 118
The Dove 1974 Charles Jarrott Drama, Adventure 105