The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller
A pair of charismatic seniors take socially awkward Charlie under their wing.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story that follows a teenager navigating high school, first loves, and self-discovery.
Brooklyn
Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson
An Irish immigrant lands in 1950s Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance with a local. When her past catches up with her, however, she must choose between two countries and the lives that exist within.
Why you'll love it
While not set in New York initially, it's a story of an Irish immigrant's coming-of-age in 1950s Brooklyn.
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
The film follows a high school girl's journey to adulthood and her complex relationship with her mother.
Frances Ha
Greta Gerwig, Mickey Sumner, Adam Driver
A New York woman apprentices for a dance company and throws herself headlong into her dreams, even as the possibility of realizing them dwindles.
Why you'll love it
A New York-based story about a young woman aspiring to be a dancer and her journey through post-college life.