Movies like Twelve

Havoc features a group of affluent teenagers from Los Angeles who, seeking excitement, get involved with a street gang. The consequences of their thrill-seeking and the culture clash they experience are reminiscent of the risks and misadventures portrayed in Twelve.

Directed by Larry Clark and written by Harmony Korine, Kids delves into the lives of a group of teenagers in New York City, exploring their attitudes toward sex and substance abuse. Its raw and unflinching portrayal of youth culture may resonate with fans of Twelve.

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, The Basketball Diaries chronicles the life of Jim Carroll, detailing his decline from high school basketball star to heroin addict. The film's stark depiction of addiction and corruption of youth echoes the themes found in Twelve.

Thirteen is a deeply unsettling account of teenage rebellion and identity crisis, centering on a 13-year-old girl who spirals into a world of petty crime and substance misuse. Its intense narrative and dramatic performances offer a compelling experience similar to Twelve.

Based on true events, Alpha Dog follows a group of young drug dealers and their descent into kidnapping and crime. Its gritty drama and depiction of hedonistic lifestyles in the criminal underworld make it akin to Twelve.

Yet another Larry Clark film, Bully is a brutal tale of suburban teens who conspire to murder a tyrannical friend. Its raw and provocative approach to teenage crime and morality may attract those who appreciate Twelve.

A classic tale of excess and downfall, Less Than Zero adapts Bret Easton Ellis' novel about a college freshman returning home to Los Angeles to find his friends deeply entangled in the 1980s drug scene. This character-driven drama shares the theme of youth in peril, as seen in Twelve.