5 Excellent Comedies about Growing Up

5. Rushmore (1998) Directed by Wes Anderson, rated R, 93 minutes

Rushmore is a quirky and wonderfully odd film about a precocious teen who is a failure in academics, but is involved in innumerable extra-curricular activities at the school, and his odd love triangle with one of his teachers. Director Wes Anderson never fails to provide a unique vision and enticing story, and Jason Shwartzman offers a complex and lovable character. Rushmore is enjoyable and entertaining film that mixes many hilarious scenes with real and unusual characters. You'll like it if: You like quirky comedies, Wes Anderon's films or Big Fish.

4. Superbad (2007) Directed by Greg Mottola, rated R, 114 minutes

Superbad is a realistic, laugh out loud funny and raunchy teen comedy about two co-dependent seniors who plan to go to a party for a shot at their dream girls. Michael Cera and Jonah Hill have unbelievable chemistry as the leads, delivering likable characters and memorable lines, and the story is unendingly entertaining. Superbad is a truly brilliant teen comedy that offers a glimpse into the awkward and funny world of teens. You'll like it if: You like Judd Apatow's films, Michael Cera or Knocked up.

3. Kicking and Screaming (1995) Directed by Noah Baumbach, rated R, 96 minutes

Kicking and Screaming is an unflinchingly honest and subtly hilarious film about a group of friends who, after graduating from college, are unable to make any big decisions that would move their lives forward. The cast is perfect, filled with a lot of faces you'd recognize, and the writing is even better, filled with hilarious moments and utterly relatable characters. Kicking and Screaming is an absorbing film, filled with ridiculously funny dialogue and an honest story. You'll like it if: You like movies about college, 90's cinema or The Squid and the Whale.

2. The Graduate (1967) Directed by Mike Nichols, rated R, 105 minutes

The Graduate is an influential, hysterical and beautiful film about a recent college graduate who is trapped in an affair with Mrs. Robinson, while attempting to woo her daughter. Dustin Hoffman is the personification of loneliness and isolation, and the rest of the cast is spot on as well. Simon and Garfunkel provide some truly beautiful music to go along with the amazing writing and directing. The Graduate is unique and inspiring film that has one of the all time great endings. You'll like it if: You like romantic comedies, 60's cinema or Harold and Maude.

1. Breaking Away (1979) Directed Peter Yates, rated PG, 100 minutes

Breaking Away is an overwhelming film, that sucks you into the world of its characters and makes care for each one. The film is about four townies in a college town, who deal with their mundane and unamazing lives. Each character is carefully crafted, presenting realistic, enigmatic and amusing characters. The story is positively captivating, you can't help but be enthralled in their lives. Breaking Away is a absolutely beautiful and emotionally powerful film that is beautiful in its simplicity - you can't help but be moved by the end. You'll like it if: You like independent comedy, 70's cinema or Harold and Maude.