Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Eighth Grade List

• Lady Bird - Coming-of-age story focusing on adolescence and self-discovery.
• The Edge of Seventeen - Highlights the struggles and tribulations of teenage life.
• Booksmart - Follows two high-achieving high school seniors on a last-night-out adventure.
• Mid90s - Explores childhood and adolescence through skate culture in Los Angeles.
• The Trumpet of the Swan - Illustrates the challenges of growing up and finding one's voice.
• Ferris Bueller's Day Off - Focuses on a high school student's quest for a fun day out.
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Delves into friendship and the emotional struggles of high school life.
• Tall Girl - Centers on the insecurities and challenges faced by a tall high school girl.
• The Spectacular Now - Explores love and the challenges of a young adult's life.
• The Diary of a Teenage Girl - A frank depiction of teenage sexuality and self-exploration.
• Ghost World - A character-driven exploration of post-high school life and friendships.
• To All the Boys I've Loved Before - A light-hearted romantic comedy centered on high school experiences.
• Love, Simon - A coming-of-age romantic comedy about a closeted gay teen.
• Sex Education - Teen drama that tackles various aspects of adolescence and sexuality.
• Atypical - Explores the life of a teenager on the autism spectrum in a comedic way.
• Everything Sucks! - Set in the 90s, it combines teenage angst with friendships and romance.
• I Am Not a Hipster - Explores an artist's struggles and the complexities of relationships.
• The Half of It - A modern take on Cyrano de Bergerac with teenage love at its core.
• Waves - A powerful coming-of-age drama that focuses on family dynamics and growing up.
• Skins - A British series that dives into the lives of troubled teens.
• Awkward. - Follows a teenager dealing with high school awkwardness and relationships.
• Freaks and Geeks - A cult classic that navigates the trials of high school life.
• The Middle - A family sitcom focusing on the day-to-day experiences of a middle-class family.
• Boyhood - A unique coming-of-age film filmed over 12 years capturing real growth.
• My Girl - A classic coming-of-age film touching on themes of friendship and loss.
• A Walk to Remember - A romantic drama that highlights young love and life's challenges.
• An Educator - Explores the life of a teacher with an engaging, troubled student.
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine - While primarily a comedy, it also explores the friendships and growth of characters.
• Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - A comedic take on starting anew and finding one's identity.
• Blue Jay - An introspective look at reconnecting with the past and the complexities of relationships.
• The Virgin Suicides - A haunting coming-of-age story about teenage girls and familial relationships.
• Me and Earl and the Dying Girl - Follows a high school senior's friendship with a girl battling cancer.
• 13 Reasons Why - A challenging series tackling serious issues faced by teenagers.
• Daria - Animated series centered around the life of an intelligent but cynical teenager.
• Before I Fall - A young girl relives the last day of her life, exploring themes of regret and change.
• On My Block - A coming-of-age series addressing friendship and the pressures of adolescence.
• The Outsiders - A classic tale of teenage gangs and the struggles of youth.
• The Fosters - A drama about a multi-ethnic family and the trials of adolescence.
• What We Do in the Shadows - A comedic mockumentary featuring characters who navigate life in modern society.
• Girls - Follows a group of friends in their 20s coping with life and identity.
• The Good Place - A comedic exploration of morality and personal growth in a fictional afterlife.
• Never Have I Ever - A coming-of-age comedy about a modern-day first-generation Indian-American teen.
• The Good Place - Focuses on personal growth, friendship, and navigating life's challenges.
• Schitt's Creek - A heartwarming comedy about a wealthy family adjusting to a simpler life.