Movies like Old Enough

Though set in the 1800s, Little Women's exploration of the March sisters' relationships and personal growth resonates with the themes of maturity and familial bonds found in Old Enough. The film is a timeless portrayal of sisterhood and coming of age that can captivate a similar audience.

Based on Stephen King's novella, Stand by Me is about a group of boys on a quest to find a dead body, but it’s really a journey of self-discovery and the bonds of friendship. This movie shares with Old Enough a deep dive into the transition from childhood to adulthood, set against a backdrop of a nostalgic past.

My Girl is a heartwarming and sometimes tearful portrayal of an 11-year-old girl dealing with life, love, and loss in the early 1970s. Its themes of first love and dealing with grief parallel the coming-of-age experiences seen in Old Enough, connecting deeply with audiences who remember the bittersweet moments of growing up.

The Sandlot is a charming and humorous look at a group of young boys in the early 1960s who share a love for baseball. It's a tale of camaraderie and summertime adventures that audiences who appreciate the child’s perspective in Old Enough will also find delightful.

Now and Then follows four friends who reunite after several years, with flashbacks to the summer of 1970 when they were 12 years old. Like Old Enough, the film deals with the themes of friendship and coming of age, making it a favorite for viewers who appreciate stories about the transition from childhood to young adulthood.

A Little Princess is about a young girl who, after her father goes missing during World War I, is relegated to a life of servitude at a boarding school. Its themes of imagination, perseverance, and the resilience of youth can resonate with those who liked the explorative and emotive storytelling of Old Enough.

Starring Cher, Winona Ryder, and a young Christina Ricci, Mermaids is a coming-of-age story of a teenage girl in the early 1960s. Like Old Enough, it captures the nuances of youthful innocence and the complexities of growing up, offering a nostalgic and at times comedic look at family life and the pains of adolescence.

Featuring Reese Witherspoon in her film debut, The Man in the Moon is a poignant tale of a young girl's first love and her coming to terms with the realities of growing up in 1950s rural Louisiana. The film shares a sweet, nostalgic sense of growing pains and emotional discoveries akin to Old Enough.