In Episode 36 of The Good The Bad The Ugly Film Show Adam Ross, David Griffiths, Greg King and Nick Gardener put together a list of their favorite Coming-Of-Age Films.

Nick Gardener’s List

• Stand By Me (1986)
• The Breakfast Club (1985)
• American Graffiti (1973)
• Almost Famous (2000)
• Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982)
• Dead Poet’s Society (1989)
• Adventureland (2009)
• The Harry Potter franchise (2001-2011)
• Dazed And Confused (1993)
• The Karate Kid (1984)
• Broken (2012)
• To Sir With Love (1967)
• Great Expectations (1971)
• The Way Way Back (2013)
• Puberty Blues (1981)
• The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
• Flirting (1991)
• Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
• Over The Edge (1979)

David Griffiths’ List

• Picnic At Hanging Rock (1975)
• American Graffiti (1973)
• Puberty Blues (1981)
• American Pie (1999)
• Superbad (2007)
• Road Trip (2000)
• Starry Starry Night (2011)
• Let The Right One In (2008)
• The Harry Potter Franchise (2001-2011)
• Twilight (2008)
• Spider-Man (2002)
• The Craft (1996)
• Super 8 (2011)
• Easy A (2010)
• December Boys (2007)
• Juno (2007)
• Spud (2010)
• Hallam Foe (2007)
• The Black Balloon (2008)
• Somersault (2004)
• Almost Famous (2000)
• Adventureland (2009)
• Grease (1978)
• The Runaways (2010)
• Bandslam (2009)
• Coach Carter (2005)
• Varsity Blues (1999)
• The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012)
• Kids (1995)
• Red Dawn (1984)

GREG KING’S LIST

• Stand By Me (1986)
• Harry Potter Franchise (2001-2011)
• The Perks Of Being A Wallflower (2012)
• Rebel Without A Cause (1955)
• Bad News Bears (2005)
• American Graffiti (1973)
• Kes (1969)
• Ae Fond Kiss (2004)
• Sweet Sixteen (2002)
• The Way Way Back (2013)
• Lord Of The Flies (1963)
• My Bodyguard (1980)
• The Outsiders (1983)
• To Kill A Mockingbird (1962)
• Mud (2012)
• The Adventures Of Huckleberry Finn (1960)
• The Goonies (1985)
• Australian Rules (2002)
• Thirteen (2003)
• The Power Of One (1992)
• Empire Of The Sun (1987)
• Running On Empty (1988)
• WarsGames (1983)
• Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)
• Badlands (1973)

Adam Ross’ List

• Stand By Me (1986)
• City Of God (2002)
• A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints (2006)
• Margaret (2011)
• Welcome To The Dollhouse (1995)
• This Is England (2006)
• American History X (1998)
• Romper Stomper (1992)
• Kick-Ass (2010)
• The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
• Monsieur Lazhar (2011)
• Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

To hear our critics talk about why they selected these films make sure you listen to Episode 36 of The Good The Bad The Ugly Film Show.