Movies like The Diary of a Teenage Girl

Greta Gerwig's directorial debut tells the coming-of-age story of Christine 'Lady Bird' McPherson as she navigates teenage life in Sacramento, California. Like The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Lady Bird explores the complex relationship between a mother and daughter and the angst of growing up.

Based on the novel by Stephen Chbosky, who also directs the film, it dives deep into the high school experience, covering themes of friendship, love, and the pains of growing up, much like The Diary of a Teenage Girl focuses on.

While primarily a road trip film about a dysfunctional family's journey, its portrayal of Olive's innocence and her ambitions to win a beauty pageant presents themes of coming-of-age and family dynamics akin to The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

This film follows high school junior Nadine as she grapples with issues of self-identity, friendship, and family drama. It resonates with The Diary of a Teenage Girl through its candid and often humorous depiction of adolescence and sexual awakening.

This poignant drama captures the fleeting nature of high school romances and the impending uncertainty of the future. Its raw and realistic portrayal of teenage life makes it akin to The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

It features two teenage girls who have just graduated from high school and their interactions with an eccentric loner. The film's quirky sense of humor and exploration of burgeoning adulthood echoes the tone of The Diary of a Teenage Girl.

This film tells the story of three friends who decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. It channels a similar rebellious spirit and quest for independence as seen in The Diary of a Teenage Girl.