Coming of Age Film Unit

designated to classify films with regard to suitability for audiences

a common or overused theme, cliche or device

widely adopted beliefs about specific types of individuals that represent an entire group

genre that focuses on the psychological and moral growth from youth to adulthood

characters who undergo change throughout the narrative

character who does not change throughout the narrative

everyday language, including slang, that's used by specific groups

A pre-existing work, often literary or theatrical, which has been made into a film

motion-picture category based on similarities in narrative elements or emotional response