Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "teenage-boy-as-protagonist"

1. Dune (2021)

PG-13 | 155 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A noble family becomes embroiled in a war for control over the galaxy's most valuable asset while its heir becomes troubled by visions of a dark future.

Director: Denis Villeneuve | Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac

Votes: 870,382 | Gross: $108.33M

2. The Fabelmans (2022)

PG-13 | 151 min | Drama

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

Director: Steven Spielberg | Stars: Michelle Williams, Gabriel LaBelle, Paul Dano, Judd Hirsch

Votes: 117,740

3. Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015)

PG-13 | 131 min | Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi

After having escaped the Maze, the Gladers now face a new set of challenges on the open roads of a desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.

Director: Wes Ball | Stars: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Giancarlo Esposito

Votes: 278,161 | Gross: $81.70M

4. Rumble Fish (1983)

R | 94 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Absent-minded street thug Rusty James struggles to live up to his legendary older brother's reputation, and longs for the days of gang warfare.

Director: Francis Ford Coppola | Stars: Matt Dillon, Mickey Rourke, Diane Lane, Dennis Hopper

Votes: 37,919 | Gross: $2.49M

5. Words on Bathroom Walls (2020)

PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Romance

Diagnosed with a mental illness halfway through his senior year of high school, a witty, introspective teen struggles to keep it a secret while falling in love with a brilliant classmate who inspires him to not be defined by his condition.

Director: Thor Freudenthal | Stars: Charlie Plummer, Andy Garcia, Taylor Russell, AnnaSophia Robb

Votes: 13,699

6. Swimfan (2002)

PG-13 | 85 min | Drama, Thriller

A high school senior with a promising swimming career has a one-night stand with consequences.

Director: John Polson | Stars: Jesse Bradford, Erika Christensen, Shiri Appleby, Kate Burton

Votes: 21,242 | Gross: $28.56M

7. Over the Edge (1979)

PG | 95 min | Crime, Drama

A group of bored teenagers rebel against authority in the community of New Granada after the death of one of their own.

Director: Jonathan Kaplan | Stars: Matt Dillon, Michael Eric Kramer, Pamela Ludwig, Vincent Spano

Votes: 8,161

8. Nicholas Nickleby (2002)

PG | 132 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

A young, compassionate man struggles to save his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his cold-heartedly grasping uncle.

Director: Douglas McGrath | Stars: Charlie Hunnam, Jamie Bell, Christopher Plummer, Jim Broadbent

Votes: 13,716 | Gross: $1.59M

9. Awareness (2023)

112 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

A teenager who lives with his father on the outskirts by running small scams using Ian's ability to generate visual illusions upon unsuspecting victims. Things get complicated when his powers get out of control in public.

Director: Daniel Benmayor | Stars: Carlos Scholz, Pedro Alonso, Enzo Calleja, Jesús Castells

Votes: 2,856

10. CrissCross (1992)

R | 100 min | Crime, Drama

A 12-year-old boy comes of age in 1969 Key West against the backdrop of the Apollo moon landing, when he begins to sell cocaine so his mother can stop stripping.

Director: Chris Menges | Stars: Goldie Hawn, Arliss Howard, James Gammon, David Arnott

Votes: 2,193 | Gross: $3.05M

11. El Angel (2018)

Not Rated | 118 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

The angelic face of Carlos, a 17-year-old teenager, hides a dark facet of robberies, lies and murders.

Director: Luis Ortega | Stars: Lorenzo Ferro, Cecilia Roth, Luis Gnecco, Malena Villa

Votes: 11,579 | Gross: $0.09M

12. Dolphin Tale 2 (2014)

PG | 107 min | Drama, Family

The team of people who saved Winter's life reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing in order to find her a companion so she can remain at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

Director: Charles Martin Smith | Stars: Morgan Freeman, Ashley Judd, Nathan Gamble, Cozi Zuehlsdorff

Votes: 9,821 | Gross: $42.02M

13. A Certain Magical Index (2008–2019)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Index is still a fugitive and many powerful Magical organizations and individuals want to take her to use the books in her memory eliminating her in the process. War between those ... See full summary »

Stars: Monica Rial, Micah Solusod, Alexis Tipton, Christopher Sabat

Votes: 2,295

14. Across the Tracks (1990)

R | 100 min | Drama, Sport

Two brothers: one a drug-dealing layabout, while the other is a hardworking "model son." When the one begins straightening himself out by becoming a high school track star, the other is jealous and retreats into alcohol.

Director: Sandy Tung | Stars: Ricky Schroder, Brad Pitt, Carrie Snodgress, David Anthony Marshall

Votes: 2,728

15. The Chosen (1981)

PG | 108 min | Drama

In 1944, in Brooklyn, two Jewish kids become friends. One is from a very conservative family, and the other is more liberal. The issues of importance of tradition, parental expectations and the formation of Israel cause constant friction.

Director: Jeremy Kagan | Stars: Maximilian Schell, Rod Steiger, Robby Benson, Barry Miller

Votes: 2,415

16. 1 Mile to You (2017)

TV-14 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

After a teenager's friends die in an accident, he finds running allows him to remember them perfectly. Running, however, also brings him notoriety. He is caught between keeping the past alive and making new memories in the present.

Director: Leif Tilden | Stars: Graham Rogers, Tim Roth, Stefanie Scott, Thomas Cocquerel

Votes: 2,821

17. Silver Wolf (1999 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 99 min | Adventure, Drama, Family

A ranger (Michael Biehn) and his 16 year old nephew (Shane Meier) struggle to save a wolf from a rancher (Roy Scheider), who is out to kill it.

Director: Peter Svatek | Stars: Michael Biehn, Roy Scheider, Shane Thomas Meier, Kimberley Warnat

Votes: 631

18. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (2014– )

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance

Chiyo Sakura confesses her feelings to her schoolmate Nozaki. Due to a misunderstanding, Nozaki thinks Chiyo is just a fan. She then discovers Nozaki's other identity; a shojo manga artist.

Stars: Yûichi Nakamura, Ari Ozawa, Masumi Tazawa, Sawako Hata

Votes: 4,183

19. The Young Poisoner's Handbook (1995)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

This film is based on a true story about a British teenager who allegedly poisoned family, friends, and co-workers. Graham is highly intelligent, but completely amoral. He becomes ... See full summary »

Director: Benjamin Ross | Stars: Hugh O'Conor, Antony Sher, Tobias Arnold, Ruth Sheen

Votes: 3,826 | Gross: $0.75M

20. Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (2010–2014)

TV-14 | Animation, Action, Comedy

Rikuo Nura appears to be an average middle school student. No one knows that he comes home every day to a house full of youkai, nor that he transforms into the all-powerful leader of these ... See full summary »

Stars: Darrel Guilbeau, Liam O'Brien, Grant George, Bryce Papenbrook

Votes: 839

21. Be Somebody (2016)

PG | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Pop superstar Jordan Jaye has a big dream - he just wants to live like a regular teenager. When he's chased down by some excited female fans, he finds a perfect hideout and a reluctant new ... See full summary »

Director: Joshua Caldwell | Stars: Matthew Espinosa, Sarah Jeffery, Allison Paige, Tava Smiley

Votes: 4,317

22. Lover's Prayer (2001)

PG-13 | 106 min | Drama, Romance, War

A younger boy falls in love with a tragic girl who flirts with, and manipulates, her older suitors in 1800s Russia.

Director: Reverge Anselmo | Stars: Kirsten Dunst, Julie Walters, Geraldine James, Nathaniel Parker

Votes: 867

23. SERVAMP (2016)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After Mahiru Shirota rescues what he thought was an ordinary cat, he's pulled into the world of servamps. Life couldn't be more complicated.

Stars: Yûki Kaji, Chuck Huber, Takuma Terashima, Clifford Chapin

Votes: 568

24. Phantom Town (1999 Video)

PG | 90 min | Horror, Western

When a sixteen year-old boy and his two young siblings set off on a quest to find their missing parents, their search leads them to a ghost town in the middle of the desert. They soon ... See full summary »

Director: Jeff Burr | Stars: Taylor Locke, John Patrick White, Lauren Summers, Jim Metzler

Votes: 379

25. The Fruit Machine (1988)

R | 103 min | Drama

Two gay teenagers go on the run after witnessing a murder.

Director: Philip Saville | Stars: Emile Charles, Tony Forsyth, Robert Stephens, Clare Higgins

Votes: 613

26. Stars Align (2019)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Drama, Sport

Toma's summer challenge is to save his tennis team. But there's no hope unless he can recruit Maki's talent to the court.

Stars: Justin Briner, Jessie James Grelle, Dallas Reid, Natsuki Hanae

Votes: 623

27. Look in Any Window (1961)

87 min | Drama

A teenager's parents finally realize how bad their home life is when their son is arrested for prowling.

Director: William Alland | Stars: Paul Anka, Ruth Roman, Alex Nicol, Gigi Perreau

Votes: 308

28. A Boy Called Dad (2009)

80 min | Drama

All fourteen-year-old Robbie ever wanted was a Dad. Instead he gets something very different... a son.

Director: Brian Percival | Stars: Kyle Ward, Ian Hart, Louise Delamere, Sacha Parkinson

Votes: 699

29. Between Friends (2010)

5 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Jorge asks Noah for a special favor that questions the limits of friendship and his identity.

Director: Martín Bautista | Stars: Shaanty González, Víctor Rodríguez

Votes: 71

30. Love Poison (2019– )

26 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

Gone is an idol who likes to sing with many fans. But he never cares about anyone except the boy's footballer Therefore consulted a friend in order to find Love Poison water to change his ... See full summary »

Stars: Ohm Pracha, Nakharin Phanwong, Jungjing Pratchaya, Phichairak Phimonmat

Votes: 23

31. Routine of Youth (2021)

6 min | Documentary, Short

The story of a 15-years boy that isn't with us anymore. Filmed in the Ternopil - western part of Ukraine in 2015-2016.

Director: Serhii Seredniak

32. Screen One (1985–2002)
Episode: Money for Nothing (1993)

Comedy, Crime, Drama

A British high school bet between two friends, and a case of teenage love, take unexpected turns as a small deception called the 'October House Partnership' attracts increasingly bigger ... See full summary »

Director: Mike Ockrent | Stars: Christien Anholt, Jayne Ashbourne, Paul Reynolds, Tim Preece

Votes: 50

33. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Arashi no fûunji (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

When his father is murdered, Sanshiro sets off to find the mysterious killer and bring him to justice. His only clue? A glass eye left at the scene of the crime

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

Votes: 10

34. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Challenge of the Wild Cats (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Sanshiro happens upon a quiet border town that people claim is haunted. Little do they know that restless spirits are hardly the worst thing to fear in that desolate place.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

35. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Great Plains Ablaze (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

As bandits on horseback gallop across the desert, a young woman with an incredible secret crosses Sanshiro's path.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

36. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Showdown in the Wild (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Finding his father's killer goes one step forward, two steps back when chasing a lead results in a case of mistaken identity for Sanshiro.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

37. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Deadly Cross-Star (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

The Black Satans take what they want, when they want. Only Sanshiro stands between them and a young Jun's valuable medicine, intended to heal his precious sister, Yuri

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

38. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Tiger of the Sea: Harimau (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

"Take this coin to the Liberty, and you'll meet one-eyed Heim." These cryptic words are Sanshiro's latest lead to a man who might just be his father's killer.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

39. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Superhuman Shadow Men (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

The super-humanly strong Shadow Men easily defeat Sanshiro, but the true horror is what their creator intends to do to Sanshiro in the depths of his laboratory.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

40. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Duel in the Snow (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Sanshiro stumbles upon a duel in the wilderness - and the man who walks away the victor has just one eye. Could this at long last be the man who killed his father?

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

41. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Castle of Sandoria (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Take that path, young traveler, and you will find the castle of illusion - but who has called Sanshiro to this barren world of death?

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

42. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Warriors of Kilimanjaro (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Sanshiro rescues a young woman from a rampaging rhinoceros, but that was easy. Returning her home and finding her missing brother will be the true challenge.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

43. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Duel at Sunset (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

The sun sets on a village of death. New graves line the streets. Crows cry out for the dark of night. Something horrible must have happened here - but what?

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

44. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Fortress of Death (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Mistaken for a spy, Sanshiro is interrogated within the walls of an impregnable iron fortress. He must escape or see his quest for vengeance die with him.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

45. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Killers' Olympics (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

A detour leads Sanshiro into an investigation by the Secret Police. His reward for helping them? A shot at finding the one-eyed man.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

46. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The Vengeful Dog (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

A businessman named Black has a proposal for Sanshiro. A long dog watches the house in solitude. But how are they connected, and is the dog driven by madness or revenge?

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

47. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: At the Bottom of the Sea (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Innocent children sing in a peaceful orphanage in France - but their voices only herald the shadow of an oncoming storm.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

48. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: The One-Eyed Demon General (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

Even the daredevils of the Hooligans' Squad pale in the face of the One-Eyed Demon General. As for Sanshiro? He'll charge right in with vengeance on his mind.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

49. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Horror of the Haunting Spirit (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

In the dead of night, a black-clad figure rises from the grave. The ghost of the One-Eyed Admiral is after Helena, and Sanshiro is determined to save her.

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo

50. Kurenai Sanshiro (1969)
Episode: Recompense for Betrayal (1969)

Animation, Action, Adventure

A chance encounter with a man on the run puts Sanshiro in the mob's cross-hairs. He must wager his life in the ultimate test of trust, but will Francis make the right call?

Stars: Ikuo Nishikawa, Azumato Kenbo