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Boys Coming of Age Films
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For A Lost SoldierFor A Lost Soldier
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For a Lost Soldier is another favorite for its honest depiction of a boy in a consentual intergenerational relationship.
Mondo [VHS]Mondo [VHS]
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Mondo is a very simple, touching and poetic film. Certainly one of my favorites. Waiting for this to be released on DVD
Ma Vie En RoseMa Vie En Rose
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Deals with 10-year-old gay coming of age so honestly, humorously and seriously that this is an all-time classic.
The 400 BlowsThe 400 Blows
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Truffaut knows kids and it shows in several of his films like The Wild Child. This is another this has just enough dialog to tell a visually stunning and emotional story. With Jean-Pierre Leaud
PixotePixote
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Hope and GloryHope and Glory
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Entertaining tale of a British schoolboy during the Blitz in World War II.
Second Best [VHS]Second Best [VHS]
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Emotional story of a man trying to understand and raise his adopted son and establish a loving bond. Waiting for this to be released on DVD
Pelle the ConquerorPelle the Conqueror
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Empire of the Sun (Snap Case)Empire of the Sun (Snap Case)
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Beautiful boyhood tale with Christian Bale. Check out Spielberg's others like E.T. and A.I. The soudtrack features James Rainbird singing the boy soprano parts.
My Life as a DogMy Life as a Dog
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Children yearn for love, attention and affection. This movie rounds out my top ten by clearly showing the positive effects of it, and negative effects when it's so badly needed. Criterion version also
I'll Remember AprilI'll Remember April
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Haley Joel Osment does a superb job in everything he's been in. Check out his others like Pay It Forward, A.I., Sixth Sense, and the hard-to-find Edges of the Lord.
The Man Without A Face [VHS]The Man Without A Face [VHS]
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Depicts the current tragedy we see in society every day. Beautiful relationships being torn apart by do-gooders in society who jump to conclusions. With Nich Stahl. Waiting for the DVD
The Kid / A Dog's LifeThe Kid / A Dog's Life
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Beautiful tearjerker. Funny and touching at the same time. Jackie Coogan does an amazing job for his age.
My Father's GloryMy Father's Glory
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My Father's Glory is a masterpiece of French autobiographical storytelling from a young boy's point of view. The sequel to this is My Mother's Castle.
Radio Flyer [VHS]Radio Flyer [VHS]
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Radio Flyer may be my favorite Elijah Wood film. Other good ones are Huck Finn, The War, and Avalon. I prefer Le Grand Chemin to Paradise though. Waiting for the DVD version.
My Dog Skip (Clam) [VHS]My Dog Skip (Clam) [VHS]
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Frankie Muniz stars in this fairly mainstream offering. Be sure to check out Malcolm in the Middle Season 1 on DVD for more Munitz!
The Devil's Playground [VHS]The Devil's Playground [VHS]
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Depicts the absurdity of trying to repress the natural and innocent sexuality of kids. Waiting for this to be released on DVD
ButterflyButterfly
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FrailtyFrailty
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Creepy thriller with a nice twist. Centers around a young boy in a frightening family.
Lord of the Flies - Criterion CollectionLord of the Flies - Criterion Collection
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This Boy's LifeThis Boy's Life
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Leonardo Di Caprio at his finest. So when are his Growing Pains episodes going to be available on DVD?
AbandonedAbandoned
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Don't be fooled by the cheesy cover. It's extremely well made film with excellent performaces.
The Wild ChildThe Wild Child
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Another all-time classic and beautiful film by Francois Truffaut

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The Boys of St. VincentThe Boys of St. Vincent
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A tragic story of unwelcome advances by an adult.
Wide AwakeWide Awake
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Well made, lighthearted fare. Only have room for 25 here, but would recommend A Painted House too.