Movies like L.I.E.

Kids is another of Larry Clark's controversial films that dives into the lives of sexually active teenagers in mid-1990s New York City. Its candid and unsettling portrayal of youth and their reckless behavior will strike a chord with fans who appreciate L.I.E.'s no-holds-barred approach to storytelling.

Barry Jenkins' Moonlight is a tender yet potent coming-of-age story that follows a young African American man as he grapples with his identity and sexuality. If L.I.E.'s exploration of complex characters and their struggles appealed to you, Moonlight’s nuanced and emotionally rich narrative will resonate as well.

Thirteen follows a thirteen-year-old girl's descent into substance abuse and promiscuity as she befriends the most popular girl in school. This film's raw and unflinching depiction of teenage life and its challenges mirrors the tone and subject matter found in L.I.E.

The Basketball Diaries is an adaptation of Jim Carroll's autobiographical book, focusing on his descent into drug addiction and crime during his teenage years. Like L.I.E., it offers a gritty and poignant look at the darker side of adolescent life, led by a powerful performance from Leonardo DiCaprio.

Bully is a disturbing portrayal of the real-life murder of Bobby Kent. Director Larry Clark is known for his raw depictions of youth culture, and Bully matches L.I.E. in its stark, unapologetic examination of the violence and volatile relationships among a group of suburban teenagers.

Short Term 12 showcases the lives of troubled teenagers through the eyes of the young adults supervising them at a residential treatment facility. The film's empathetic portrayal of its protagonists’ emotional tribulations offers a compelling, similar viewing experience to that of L.I.E.

Directed by Gus Van Sant, Paranoid Park features a teenage skateboarder as he deals with the accidental death of a security guard. The film's artful and introspective look at guilt, identity, and isolation may appeal to those who appreciate the complex storytelling of L.I.E.