These all have important life lessons . Like, definitely trust that random hot guy who looks like Ethan Hawke.
Whip It (2009)
This film is part sports, and part coming of age, but it shows an ex-beauty pageant queen finding herself and what really makes her happy. It's about taking risks, and coming into your own, while finding empowerment.
Reality Bites (1994)
Reality Bites is all about that period of your twenties when you're completely consumed with self doubt. Lelaina, played by Winona Ryder, wants to become a filmmaker, but has to deal with the harsh realities of being on her own. This film deals with that all too familiar notion of needing to find yourself before you can become what you're meant to be.
On a related note, there's an NBC reboot of the movie set to come to TV very soon ... it's the best/worst idea ever.
Lovely & Amazing (2001)
The Marks family is going through some seriously tough stuff; a mother in a health crisis, failing careers and marriages, insecurity, and having children. It tackles all of the hardships you'll face as an adult, and will help you realize that image isn't everything.
Plus, Jake Gyllenhaal is actually pretty cute in this one.
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Before Sunrise (1995)
We all have that fantasy of traveling abroad and meeting a dashing stranger on a train, right? Well, that actually happens in Before Sunrise. It's a movie that proves you should take every opportunity that comes your way, especially if that opportunity involves a day with Ethan Hawke. It also shows that you can meet someone when you're least expecting it, and actually learn something from them. (Even if you don't see them again for years afterward.)
