The Florida Project
Brooklynn Prince, Bria Vinaite, Willem Dafoe
A single mother and the manager of a roadside motel do their utmost to maintain the innocence of a six-year-old girl's life.
Why you'll love it
A story about childhood innocence and the struggles of a young mother living in a budget motel near Disney World.
Lady Bird
Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father.
Why you'll love it
A poignant look at the turbulent bond between a mother and her daughter during the daughter's senior year of high school.
Eighth Grade
Elsie Fisher, Josh Hamilton, Emily Robinson
An introverted teenage girl tries to survive the last week of her disastrous eighth grade year before leaving to start high school.
Why you'll love it
A raw and honest portrayal of a young girl's last week of middle school, highlighting the challenges of growing up and the influence of parental relationships.
The Edge of Seventeen
Hailee Steinfeld, Haley Lu Richardson, Blake Jenner
High-school life gets even more unbearable for Nadine when her best friend, Krista, starts dating her older brother.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story that explores the challenges of adolescence and the relationship between a mother and her teenage daughter.
Booksmart
Kaitlyn Dever, Beanie Feldstein, Jessica Williams
On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into o...
Why you'll love it
Two academic overachievers realize they should have worked less and played more, leading to a night of adventure and self-discovery, with family dynamics at play.