Movies About Teenage Love

From Stephen Chbosky, starring Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Paul Rudd
Rated PG-13

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a coming-of-age drama about fifteen-year-old Charlie, an introverted and friendless student, who is taken under the wing of two seniors, Sam and Patrick. Sam and Patrick introduce Charlie to their group of misfit friends, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and exploration. Charlie struggles to come to terms with his past, while learning to accept himself and to find a place in the world. Through new experiences such as parties, football games, and concerts, Charlie finds the courage to express himself and discover who he truly is. Along the way, he learns the importance of friendship, family, and love.

From Abdellatif Kechiche, starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing
Rated NC-17

Blue Is the Warmest Colour is an award-winning French romantic drama film written and directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. It tells the story of Adele, a 15-year-old French girl, and her evolving relationship with Emma, an aspiring artist a few years older than her. The film follows their relationship from Adele's high school years to her early adult life and career as a school teacher. As their relationship develops, Adele is deeply affected by her growing understanding of herself, her love for Emma, and the world around her. The film is a vivid and passionate exploration of love, identity and sexuality, as well as a testament to the power of young love. It won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2013, making it the first film ever to be awarded the coveted prize by a female director.

From Josh Boone, starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
Rated PG-13

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and based on the book of the same name by John Green. The film stars Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort as teenage cancer patients who meet and fall in love at a cancer support group. The story follows their journey as they explore the fragility of life and the beauty of love during their time together. Together they experience the highs and lows of life, explore their individual hopes and fears, and help each other move forward in the face of mortality. Despite the heavy subject matter, the film is full of heartfelt moments and is ultimately a story of hope, courage and the power of love.

From Marc Webb, starring Zooey Deschanel, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Geoffrey Arend, Chloë Grace Moretz
Rated PG-13

500 Days of Summer is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Marc Webb and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel. The story follows the 500 day relationship between Tom Hanson (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), an aspiring architect, and Summer Finn (Zooey Deschanel), a woman he meets at work. The film follows Tom's perspective of their relationship, as he is hopelessly in love with Summer and is convinced they are meant to be together, while Summer sees their relationship as more of a casual fling. Through a series of whimsical and nostalgic flashbacks, Tom reflects on their 500 day relationship and learns valuable lessons about love and life. Ultimately, the couple must come to terms with the fact that their relationship is not meant to be, and they each have to move on in order to find true happiness.

From Gil Junger, starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
Rated PG-13

From Amma Asante, starring Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Matthew Goode, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson
Rated PG

From Richard Ayoade, starring Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins, Paddy Considine, Noah Taylor
Rated R

From James Ponsoldt, starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Rated R

From Christian Ditter, starring Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke, Jaime Winstone
Rated R

From Jordan Vogt-Roberts, starring Nick Robinson, Gabriel Basso, Moises Arias, Nick Offerman
Rated R

From Mark Raso, starring Gethin Anthony, Frederikke Dahl Hansen, Sebastian Armesto, Olivia Grant
Rated Not Rated

From Susan Johnson, starring Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart
Rated TV-14

From Jonathan Kasdan, starring Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Victoria Justice, James Frecheville
Rated PG-13

From R.J. Cutler, starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Mireille Enos, Jamie Blackley, Joshua Leonard
Rated PG-13

From Mia Hansen-Løve, starring Lola Créton, Sebastian Urzendowsky, Magne-Håvard Brekke, Valérie Bonneton
Rated Not Rated

From Drake Doremus, starring Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlie Bewley
Rated PG-13

From Gavin Wiesen, starring Freddie Highmore, Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Sasha Spielberg
Rated PG-13

From Ari Sandel, starring Mae Whitman, Bella Thorne, Robbie Amell, Allison Janney
Rated PG-13

From Max Nichols, starring Miles Teller, Lio Tipton, Jessica Szohr, Kid Cudi
Rated R

From Michael Fimognari, starring Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart
Rated TV-14

From Natalie Krinsky, starring Geraldine Viswanathan, Dacre Montgomery, Utkarsh Ambudkar, Molly Gordon
Rated PG-13

From Shana Feste, starring Gabriella Wilde, Alex Pettyfer, Bruce Greenwood, Robert Patrick
Rated PG-13

From Phil Traill, starring Felicity Jones, Ed Westwick, Bill Nighy, Brooke Shields
Rated R

From Thomas Carter, starring Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr
Rated PG-13

From Jake Schreier, starring Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, Austin Abrams, Justice Smith
Rated PG-13