Developing taste in music is a quintessential part of growing up. As such, coming-of-age films–a genre all about adolescence and the beauty and struggle of that journey–often use music to represent the journey of the characters, conveying emotion and expression beyond the screen.
Beyond the artistic and emotional connections this music has forged to these movies, each film’s soundtrack is full of phenomenal tracks by interesting artists from top to bottom. In fact, many of these soundtracks have spawned fanbases and created avenues for audiences to find new music to add to their playlists and listen to outside of viewing. In the spirit of that idea, this list was born.
These are (some of) the best coming-of-age movies with phenomenal songs.
1. The Perks of Being a Wallflower
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/qb6WoLJ9YtfhV7pgsTfUDlRYaCH.jpg)
![Logan Lerman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//qWbN2toEEQgW9DFjgy3gT2VoVlQ.jpg)
Logan Lerman
![Emma Watson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//tvPPRGzAzdQFhlKzLbMO1EpuTJI.jpg)
Emma Watson
![Ezra Miller](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//cAwXQKomuxPaFN3d9bIPZDKvbcb.jpg)
Ezra Miller
![Mae Whitman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//zuBG3jBfjfIoeY6gQeVMqrqPWGO.jpg)
Mae Whitman
![Kate Walsh](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//xKy0PNB5xLSwm6yyL3zZ5zUNvQZ.jpg)
Kate Walsh
![Dylan McDermott](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//3i69RNLuL7KOD9pCmHQYruhcOdn.jpg)
Dylan McDermott
![Melanie Lynskey](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//4raNiD71caQXKKqIBZS1FDsvtkd.jpg)
Melanie Lynskey
![Nina Dobrev](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//9yRpKj2N4jADEkWe4sm4MT5W080.jpg)
Nina Dobrev
![Johnny Simmons](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//51LZiAAI3ZW4vabNOQnd3weYgUm.jpg)
Johnny Simmons
![Joan Cusack](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//59UIeHZFYrKyP20lXqijtfTXglO.jpg)
Joan Cusack
![Paul Rudd](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//9iBLPdj6AVnfBI1B2c0vTnGRR24.jpg)
Paul Rudd
![Nicholas Braun](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//b2I6bZptuld3pjlVkYIy4DtMKGg.jpg)
Nicholas Braun
The popular coming-of-age film was directed by Stephen Chbosky and adapted from his acclaimed novel. The movie's soundtrack is an eclectic mix of pop and rock songs from various decades including the 80s mega-hit “Come On Eileen” by Dexys Midnight Runners, featured during a raucous homecoming dance scene. It’s a dizzying British bop that sets the tone for a beautiful cinematic experience.
Check out the full The Perks of Being a Wallflower soundtrack here.
2. Lady Bird
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/pcWxKfFNCznTKYy0E8M9nG1cwL4.jpg)
![Saoirse Ronan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//6I0pFpgQo1iC8Iv9zWp1DcE24xd.jpg)
Saoirse Ronan
![Laurie Metcalf](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ypAppMZ1Q99cBjtX4BAnZmWjVXe.jpg)
Laurie Metcalf
![Tracy Letts](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//pLNlJhogyILFhWscdXtEMmAb9NN.jpg)
Tracy Letts
![Lucas Hedges](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//8WP1uXUwm6Z1vzrMaIiKj89M6kX.jpg)
Lucas Hedges
![Timothée Chalamet](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//BE2sdjpgsa2rNTFa66f7upkaOP.jpg)
Timothée Chalamet
![Beanie Feldstein](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lyK1s3TcUKQidfVDnNPt3TAc6mI.jpg)
Beanie Feldstein
![Lois Smith](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//unvPSZshdNoj7c5wl6D30gPwKtS.jpg)
Lois Smith
![Stephen McKinley Henderson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//utsApLREJWm13jyCLMkFwPYYU0M.jpg)
Stephen McKinley Henderson
![Odeya Rush](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//atKyWwQzl5Vz6XxTe9sOgM3yiUK.jpg)
Odeya Rush
![Jordan Rodrigues](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//7g9T47nMfC29itacF4bIhcaBJTh.jpg)
Jordan Rodrigues
![Marielle Scott](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//dcPhDkful8vUK9UAUd7uxfy4MsF.jpg)
Marielle Scott
![John Karna](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//y1wCcGiqt2Sme14MKZRB0Rl0tyK.jpg)
John Karna
Lady Bird, Greta Gerwig’s directorial effort before Barbie, is a poignant and powerful film. The narrative focuses on main character Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson battling through being a teenager in early 2000s Sacramento. Heavily inspired by Gerwig’s upbringing, it has many fantastic songs throughout its run time including Dave Matthew’s Band's “Crash Into Me.”
Check out the full Lady Bird soundtrack here.
3. Booksmart
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/cheDSO3mYmsAFQlRM91o7MK6Wcc.jpg)
![Kaitlyn Dever](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//np5rBCFRdeS1sXePL8uY09ktoC4.jpg)
Kaitlyn Dever
![Beanie Feldstein](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lyK1s3TcUKQidfVDnNPt3TAc6mI.jpg)
Beanie Feldstein
![Jessica Williams](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//n7fP2YluY2jmQPGbPWu3It1BNd.jpg)
Jessica Williams
![Jason Sudeikis](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//uuacnP9DOHMsmj8FhBi0cWWDgrn.jpg)
Jason Sudeikis
![Lisa Kudrow](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ziatnwJRiBJIcc8jlk6xoClhfOy.jpg)
Lisa Kudrow
![Will Forte](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//kphnirb7YggSVEhGI47kACxaIJQ.jpg)
Will Forte
![Victoria Ruesga](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//bpIZbMZQMWfsZZjofDTIvz6fq3r.jpg)
Victoria Ruesga
![Mason Gooding](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//bmlry1xqBzNgv8Chm783ss93Cvg.jpg)
Mason Gooding
![Skyler Gisondo](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//vyalCuJUUP7Ht1vMWZQzhOrscXV.jpg)
Skyler Gisondo
![Diana Silvers](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//4az1G7gw4uwdX4u6AyRVbOY019R.jpg)
Diana Silvers
![Molly Gordon](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//9aetjZLHPK1U9k1fI3svTZYytRL.jpg)
Molly Gordon
![Billie Lourd](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//1u8bZL6ZXu5iDbPO3Z0Spetyt34.jpg)
Billie Lourd
A fun and highly amusing film, Olivia Wilde’s directorial debut tells the story of two high school overachievers as they try to make up for lost time by having the night of their life the night before their graduation. Many of the songs match the incredibly enjoyable tone of the film including “Come Down” by Renaissance man Anderson .Paak.
Check out the full Booksmart soundtrack here.
4. Superbad
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/giYuvpmpZbwkT3NtX4WdNYqGhxw.jpg)
![Jonah Hill](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//cymlWttB83MsAGR2EkTgANtjeRH.jpg)
Jonah Hill
![Michael Cera](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lFKyW2C7xj7X4nWpOEbVIDGOKrH.jpg)
Michael Cera
![Christopher Mintz-Plasse](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//wIbheZW3KOUiP4oLzhoP5a6hFTu.jpg)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse
![Bill Hader](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//50FpKsWiyqbZxu0oLBAGbWn7wag.jpg)
Bill Hader
![Seth Rogen](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//2dPFskUtoiG0xafsSEGl9Oz4teA.jpg)
Seth Rogen
![Martha MacIsaac](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//bRTzhnXKkHYwuPSfsDvidDJeHpu.jpg)
Martha MacIsaac
![Emma Stone](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//3UaYw9KF4fEXRMRWhf25aGJpAW2.jpg)
Emma Stone
![Aviva Baumann](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//uJPsrWOjk73lG59Fha8YEvKzO1Z.jpg)
Aviva Baumann
![Joe Lo Truglio](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lHqOK2LJWGtHACUOqhApFrs38eV.jpg)
Joe Lo Truglio
![Kevin Corrigan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//cAU4b3tV02YwFiikfZ0OkckBUmP.jpg)
Kevin Corrigan
![Clement Blake](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ueUSkeygA6qmgfwQRSsPc2yNDZg.jpg)
Clement Blake
![Erica Vittina Phillips](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//aiwuI1eKvKp2TUHGDxCNXFqugvn.jpg)
Erica Vittina Phillips
Directed by Greg Motolla and written by Motolla, Seth Rogen, and Evan Goldberg, Superbad is a classic teen comedy from a forgotten era of filmmaking. It effectively balances the comedy and horror of growing up; struggling with tough feelings and changing friendships. The film’s soundtrack has numerous tracks from different genres accompanying the character’s hijinks, including Michael Cera’s hilariously cringe rendition of The Guess Who’s “These Eyes.”
Check out the full Superbad soundtrack here.
5. Juno
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/sRXMmeNHTSWRYdDz3zaHNyyPJ0u.jpg)
![Elliot Page](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//eCeFgzS8dYHnMfWQT0oQitCrsSz.jpg)
Elliot Page
![Michael Cera](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lFKyW2C7xj7X4nWpOEbVIDGOKrH.jpg)
Michael Cera
![Jennifer Garner](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ftymEXqdTnXfaI6dGd9qrJoFOSE.jpg)
Jennifer Garner
![Jason Bateman](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//8e6mt0vGjPo6eW52gqRuXy5YnfN.jpg)
Jason Bateman
![J.K. Simmons](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ScmKoJ9eiSUOthAt1PDNLi8Fkw.jpg)
J.K. Simmons
![Allison Janney](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//cDcB8mKP1GiIeoM3Qe7GIucs0iv.jpg)
Allison Janney
![Olivia Thirlby](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//f6j1Y3C4Td3bmo8xQRGxC7zKgu0.jpg)
Olivia Thirlby
![Eileen Pedde](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//unjd0sAVtNhdIJAxzx49RfeVevy.jpg)
Eileen Pedde
![Rainn Wilson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//rEDRAFYX5n2JKJh9EKILX42klA5.jpg)
Rainn Wilson
![Daniel Clark](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//m7uqo9bbljmCAT0Xcjea6IpgnAb.jpg)
Daniel Clark
![Darla Fay](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//iJaT9mjw7um8iuBiaFpvsn3jX1m.jpg)
Darla Fay
Aman Johal
Juno is a fantastic coming-of-age movie directed by Jason Reitman. It stars Elliot Page in the main role as Juno, a high school student whose life is turned upside down by a teen pregnancy with her semi-boyfriend played by Michael Cera. The film wrestles with this and other topics like adoption and failed marriages with brevity and care, providing a viewing experience that is thought-provoking and funny. The soundtrack mimics this vibe with songs like Barry Louis Polisar’s classic tune “All I Want is You.”
Check out the full Juno soundtrack here.
6. 10 Things I Hate About You
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/yvPbncYhMu9FfTjDhq0N5lgnVkO.jpg)
![Heath Ledger](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//p2z2bURSg7nuMsN9P2s61e2RvNz.jpg)
Heath Ledger
![Julia Stiles](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//9PJ6G5begxnZkkwvqZqMs0Iwn5o.jpg)
Julia Stiles
![Joseph Gordon-Levitt](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//z2FA8js799xqtfiFjBTicFYdfk.jpg)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
![Larisa Oleynik](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//i3W6ztn8kTKAaZoLS77Tz9GhP7C.jpg)
Larisa Oleynik
![David Krumholtz](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//6M2kk44Z1DyUhuVGyy2UDbCKZuM.jpg)
David Krumholtz
![Andrew Keegan](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//4QWgKVO8tgOiyzxZeGoGfVLJcOo.jpg)
Andrew Keegan
![Susan May Pratt](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//vKbXvIN6iSftS4c6n8xAQFHpJ0z.jpg)
Susan May Pratt
![Gabrielle Union](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//toeSCybsYufRKfgz77AKy4C8axD.jpg)
Gabrielle Union
![Larry Miller](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ajnXlXG20LJwAwxne8G94ucVj0v.jpg)
Larry Miller
![Daryl Mitchell](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//7QGYaK5HrwdEnSYyZmjXPfxwWes.jpg)
Daryl Mitchell
![Allison Janney](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//cDcB8mKP1GiIeoM3Qe7GIucs0iv.jpg)
Allison Janney
![David Leisure](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//68b4IbVAifraTXVeV53uwfiu4Io.jpg)
David Leisure
Directed by Gil Junger and inspired by Shakespeare's The Taming of The Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You is one of the greatest teen rom-coms of all time. It consists of standout performances by the whole cast including the late, great Heath Ledger, the wonderful Julia Stiles, and the always impressive Joseph Gordan-Levitt. It’s a fun and highly entertaining film that incorporates music incredibly well throughout its too-short runtime. One of the best inclusions in the film's slew of musical moments is a party scene where the main character, Kat (Julia Stiles), drunkenly dances to “Hypnotize” by the acclaimed Notorious B.I.G.
Check out the full 10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack here.
7. The Girl Next Door
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/hC9QftCUwQxgOoYrO6TwQ3Qr3HH.jpg)
![Emile Hirsch](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//Ah8BYOB7P8tX9jnQVrnAbL2kxYJ.jpg)
Emile Hirsch
![Elisha Cuthbert](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//1nB9Y9XQhaoqYzwtSzJoWVxGnI2.jpg)
Elisha Cuthbert
![Timothy Olyphant](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//7pHmRHE2wBNC9cBgNIRCBqFLoyZ.jpg)
Timothy Olyphant
![Christopher Marquette](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//8AL7UPXM4sVkOMgTHIxNdRi2SXP.jpg)
Christopher Marquette
![Paul Dano](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//1nwO8yqlFmIXFjYCMv7ExmYAatK.jpg)
Paul Dano
![James Remar](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ctMVpFDKKWCty60lLORf3IoJcv9.jpg)
James Remar
![Timothy Bottoms](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//e0SKyrvvyJFZWx3QFzI4qAkWi8E.jpg)
Timothy Bottoms
![Donna Bullock](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//rsIkkcu3f4KjaoRaZ5B8NYb2oLL.jpg)
Donna Bullock
![Jacob Young](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//3Gh7hZQwn899q2gSUqLXvcumROE.jpg)
Jacob Young
![Brian Kolodziej](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//w4HCOvamCAu46KjeO1O3CVfYntI.jpg)
Brian Kolodziej
![Amanda Swisten](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//86GfGhXwrVScS2E6yI1fkcqMzfH.jpg)
Amanda Swisten
![Sung-Hi Lee](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//dT7OOZ4ODMbhHowiWAgYAROIz07.jpg)
Sung-Hi Lee
The Girl Next Door, directed by Luke Greenfield, is an incredibly entertaining film that pushes the boundaries of teenage comedy and has a lot of fun doing it. It’s solid performances from the leads (Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert) and side characters (Timothy Olyphant, Paul Dano) alike give the entire movie a tangible, authentic quality. It also comes with some really enjoyable music throughout. This includes the track “Something in the Air” by Thunderclap Newton, a song that matches the feeling of the film incredibly well and is awesome on its own.
Check out the full The Girl Next Door soundtrack here.
8. Crush
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/vrNKZrPscucCO5SnHEpp5DZ7QWx.jpg)
![Rowan Blanchard](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//51qWnocFUKfUPeLMi81XtATFct2.jpg)
Rowan Blanchard
![Auli'i Cravalho](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//vEroqcnM2g6yY7qXDAie7hx2Cyp.jpg)
Auli'i Cravalho
![Isabella Ferreira](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//vUnzWGmQtgZXgcTsFO556231iz9.jpg)
Isabella Ferreira
![Tyler Alvarez](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//o66EC1y4rdlhui6zzzq7F3kMayj.jpg)
Tyler Alvarez
![Teala Dunn](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//zqXISxOgUKaQ7XfiPKpqigoiZs9.jpg)
Teala Dunn
![Rico Paris](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//fSRkuwb4xKbNxfg8A0PNyojLPWw.jpg)
Rico Paris
![Aasif Mandvi](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//hoBCqgxK2JqV3MOQYncHRMfwu8V.jpg)
Aasif Mandvi
![Michelle Buteau](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//mgAH1JsATQXsQPwquuNJpqux4TO.jpg)
Michelle Buteau
![Megan Mullally](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//ypdczVeLt9B2zSOeY7e6RO2XWJQ.jpg)
Megan Mullally
![Addie Weyrich](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//g5atz9BuxatPUdLNBdzEDOYb81u.jpg)
Addie Weyrich
![Jes Tom](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//8pvtdZyDgHsDRYwh14rLATAyro.jpg)
Jes Tom
Addyson Tabakin
Crush is an underrated film directed by Sammi Cohen and stars Rowan Blanchard in the lead role. It is a story of secrets and unattainable love between classmates that continues to twist and turn, gradually increasing the charm and romance. The music in the film is equally enchanting, including Mal Blum’s “Things Still Left To Say.”
Check out the full Crush soundtrack here.
9. The Breakfast Club
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/qpPFF8Sed5lkXngWraJdN8WkwDG.jpg)
![Emilio Estevez](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//6TNIik0wBLo8DTvmJNDkKDqKWme.jpg)
Emilio Estevez
![Judd Nelson](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//7kRf8vE0ZjMuunh8BaD50B3EhS5.jpg)
Judd Nelson
![Molly Ringwald](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//maiz46rOB6mevOoIESlgoK3TePZ.jpg)
Molly Ringwald
![Anthony Michael Hall](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//nLthzoCuNxxd3KteIrnnMg1066G.jpg)
Anthony Michael Hall
![Ally Sheedy](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//dV6eGZm2HNEN2sfa4abTa2QtwOH.jpg)
Ally Sheedy
![Paul Gleason](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//a7PJofFcVpDxw2wAak1d56J7L4k.jpg)
Paul Gleason
![John Kapelos](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//9buu5iq8FxJXMqMjmqEjm1zl2A6.jpg)
John Kapelos
Perry Crawford
Mary Christian
![Ron Dean](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//mgqdr4VFrTVZatkki2suNLYxeDG.jpg)
Ron Dean
Tim Gamble
Fran Gargano
A film that needs no introduction, John Hughes’s 1985 classic about five high school students stuck in Saturday detention is considered by some as the greatest film the coming-of-age genre has to offer. The music of the film is equally iconic and includes one of the most recognizable songs of all time in Simple Minds “Don’t you Forget About Me” which serves as the film's theme and is one-half of arguably the strongest song-movie combo ever.
Check out the full The Breakfast Club soundtrack here.
10. Boyhood
![Image](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w1280/qRwkMMZhQRKM4uDaXpd2XbZZmkE.jpg)
![Ellar Coltrane](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//5fjiSBhPPEw7bKEm2zfhlULAiAR.jpg)
Ellar Coltrane
![Patricia Arquette](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//jYF68PFZORelRFQ8ivVLxR3jXLv.jpg)
Patricia Arquette
![Ethan Hawke](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//tetqNmgcHmmtVjCag1clynK20F6.jpg)
Ethan Hawke
![Lorelei Linklater](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//8xTFHBYaB0SZT0ZCwUmf9AOczAD.jpg)
Lorelei Linklater
![Libby Villari](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//YjyLmdqVKRkmpkYqn2xVL5EbLO.jpg)
Libby Villari
![Marco Perella](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//q7vwCX7FBJ05Dl6SvA7MFbt7ULo.jpg)
Marco Perella
![Brad Hawkins](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//d5ze33WLuSPlnAkqDhOhV4icRYA.jpg)
Brad Hawkins
![Jamie Howard](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//vDYMA1CekyHnl7wUkJ4jQ8omRfK.jpg)
Jamie Howard
Andrew Villarreal
![Jenni Tooley](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//kRhCVK9CyIVwndAAJYU1KeVv3y5.jpg)
Jenni Tooley
![Zoe Graham](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//rrpk2zcnopTAmpHzMY1N8CrgTmK.jpg)
Zoe Graham
![Charlie Sexton](https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500//lvLDURaLppIO7RtbZlkWEBGyQH1.jpg)
Charlie Sexton
Richard Linklater’s ambitious coming-of-age film chronicles a young man's maturation. The film is simultaneously epic and intimate with an overarching narrative that uses the same actors for an extended time. Filmed for over a decade, the movie follows Mason, played by Ellar Coltrane, as he ages from early childhood to leaving home for college. Beyond the groundbreaking method of filmmaking in this once-in-a-lifetime movie, Linklater utilizes a variety of genres and artists for his soundtrack, plucked right from his personal playlist. One of those songs is the exciting “One (Blake’s Got a New Face)” by Vampire Weekend, a quintessential teen anthem.
Check out the full Boyhood soundtrack here.