Movies like Boyhood

Moonlight presents a deeply personal and empathetic portrait of a young man's struggle with identity and self-discovery across three defining chapters of his life. Much like Boyhood, the film offers an intimate, time-spanning story that fans of Boyhood will appreciate for its emotional depth and incredible performances.

Lady Bird is a coming-of-age story that captures the turbulent bond between a mother and her teenage daughter. The film's candid take on the trials and tribulations of adolescence and the bittersweet path to adulthood makes it a kindred spirit to Boyhood.

The Before Trilogy (Before Sunrise, Before Sunset, Before Midnight) by the same director Richard Linklater, unfolds the romantic walk-and-talk narrative over nearly two decades. Boyhood aficionados would likely find this real-time aging process and deep character development highly compelling.

The Tree of Life intricately blends a story of a 1950s Texas family with profound universal themes of existence. This mosaic of life's intimate moments tends to strike a chord with viewers who appreciate Boyhood's exploration of the passage of time and familial relationships.

Set over one summer, The Florida Project follows a precocious six-year-old and her ragtag group of friends whose childhoods are filled with adventure, while the adults around them struggle with hard times. Its slice-of-life storytelling and focus on a young protagonist's perspective of growing up will resonate with Boyhood enthusiasts.

Eighth Grade is an honest and heartfelt depiction of an introverted teenage girl trying to survive her last week of middle school. Its nuanced representation of contemporary adolescence and coming-of-age parallels the reflections on growth and time found in Boyhood.