Best new Young Adult movies in 2021 & 2020 – (Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Cinema List)
List of the latest young adult movies in 2021 and the best young adult movies of 2020 & the 2010's. Top young adult movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New young adult movies in 2021 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2021 in cinema and on VOD
DIRECTOR: Yaniv Raz CAST: Lucas Jade Zumann, Taylor Russell & Jason Isaacs
James Whitman is a troubled teen finding it hard to cope with his high level of anxiety and his deep depression. Seeking some help, he starts to take the advice and counsel of Dr. Bird. The only problem with listening to this doctor is that she isn’t real, a manifestation of his imagination. But he seeks any guidance he can receive when trying to deal with the death of his sister in this bittersweet drama. Read more Watch the trailer of Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets
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DIRECTOR: Thor Freudenthal CAST: Charlie Plummer, AnnaSophia Robb & Taylor Russell
Based on the novel by Julia Walton, Words on Bathroom Walls is a tender and bittersweet coming-of-age film about living with a mental disorder. Adam (Charlie Plummer) is a high school student that is finding it difficult to adjust to social situations with his schizophrenia. Struggling to control his chaotic mind, he invents imaginary characters to help him cope. But he may not need them for long as he starts falling for the student Maya (Taylor Russell) who may just be the key to making him feel at ease with himself in this affectionate teen romance. Read more Watch the trailer of Words on Bathroom Walls
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DIRECTOR: Michael Fimognari CAST: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo & Jordan Fisher
As the final installment of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before series, based on the books by Jenny Han, the film continues the story of the half-Korean/half-white girl Lara Jean "LJ" Song Covey (Lana Condor) and her progressing romance with the lacrosse player Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo). Michael Fimognari returns to direct once more in this coming-of-age tale about teen romance and how high school can be such a bittersweet experience. Read more Watch the trailer of To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
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Best young adult movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2021
2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and the 2010's best rated young adult movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).
DIRECTOR: Shannon Murphy CAST: Eliza Scanlen, Ben Mendelsohn & Essie Davis
Based on the book by Rita Kalnejais, this sincere dramedy follows the tragic life of Milla, played by Eliza Scanlen. Stricken with a terminal illness, Milla tries to seek comfort by forming a romance with the delinquent 23-year-old Moses (Toby Wallace). She invites him over to her house but this does not sit well with her parents (Essie Davis, Ben Mendelsohn) who don’t care much for a drug dealer in their home. This sincere dose of drama comes from Australian TV director Shannon Murphy and had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. Read more Watch the trailer of Babyteeth
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DIRECTOR: Luke Snellin CAST: Shameik Moore, Kiernan Shipka & Isabela Moner
When a huge blizzard (that doesn't show signs of stopping) hits, Gracetown is completely snowed in. But even though it's cold outside, things are heating up inside, proving that Christmas is magical... Read more Watch the trailer of Let It Snow
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DIRECTOR: Kenneth Branagh CAST: Judi Dench, Hong Chau, Josh Gad, Miranda Raison
Disney's adaptation of the popular YA novel Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer. It is directed by Kenneth Branath (Murder on the Orient Express). Artemis Fowl is a magical adventure about a 12 year old wealthy criminal masterminds who makes the mistake of kidnapping a fairy. Read more Watch the trailer of Artemis Fowl
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DIRECTOR: Miguel Arteta CAST: Elle Fanning
Elle Fanning will star in this Netflix YA Flick based on the book by Jennifer Niven. It tells the tale of Violet and Theodore, who meet and make a huge impact in each other lives. They share their emotional wounds from the past while enjoying the small moments in life. Read more Watch the trailer of All The Bright Places
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DIRECTOR: Jennifer Yuh Nelson CAST: Gwendoline Christie Mandy Moore & Amandla Stenberg
Based on Alexandra Bracken's acclaimed novel, 'The Darkest Minds' takes place in the not-so-distant future. 98 % of America's youths are gone. The 2 % that is left, is being placed in camps. Here, they get trained. A girl who is fed up with the system decides to flee the camp and joins a gang revolutionary teenagers.
Read more Watch the trailer of The Darkest Minds RATING: 76/100
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DIRECTOR: Michael Sucsy CAST: Debby Ryan, Maria Bello, Owen Teague
Based on David Levithan's fantasy romance novel, 'Every Day' evolves around Rhiannon, an introvert high school student who falls in love with 'A'. But this 'A' is a mysterious spirit who transforms into a different person every day. A compelling and highly original love story.
Read more Watch the trailer of Every Day RATING: 72/100
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DIRECTOR: Desiree Akhavan CAST: Chloë Grace Moretz, Steven Hauck, Quinn Shephard, Kerry Butler
In 1993, teenager Cameron is sent to a gay conversion therapy center after getting caught with another girl in the back seat of a car on prom night. Run by the strict and severe Dr. Lydia Marsh and... Read more Watch the trailer of The Miseducation of Cameron Post
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DIRECTOR: Stella Meghie
CAST: Amandla Stenberg
Nick Robinson
Anika Noni Rose
An adaptation of the bestselling novel about a teenage girl who's allergic to basically everything. In fact, she can't even leave her house. When a charming boy comes living next door to her, her life changes drastically.. Read more Watch the trailer of Everything, Everything RATING: 80/100 RELEASE DATE: May 19th, 2017
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DIRECTOR: John Cameron Mitchell
CAST: Elle Fanning
Nicole Kidman
Ruth Wilson
Based on Neil Gaiman's beloved novel, 'How to Talk to Girls at Parties' is a truly unique, musical sci-fi movie, unlike any other so-called 'young adult' film you've seen so far. Weird, whimsical and wonderful for sure! Read more Watch the trailer of How to Talk to Girls at Parties RATING: 85/100 RELEASE DATE: October 6th, 2017
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DIRECTOR: Josh Boone
CAST: Shailene Woodley
Ansel Elgort
Nat Wolff
A tale of joy and love amidst the world of suffering and pain; two young cancer patients are drawn towards each other, they have their own short adventures like visiting...
Read more Watch the trailer of The Fault in our Stars RATING: 78/100 RELEASE DATE: May 16th, 2014
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DIRECTOR: Francis Lawrence
CAST: Jennifer Lawrence
Josh Hutcherson
Liam Hemsworth
Katniss Everdeen, under the guidance of President Coin and with her friends' support and encouragement sets out to save Peeta and the entire nation that feels...
Read more Watch the trailer of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I RATING: 67/100 RELEASE DATE: November 18th, 2014
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DIRECTOR: Phillip Noyce
CAST: Brenton Thwaites
Jeff Bridges
Meryl Streep
From an alternate world that is completely devoid of suffering and sorrow, a young boy is chosen to learn the emotions of real world from an elderly and experienced man.
Read more Watch the trailer of The Giver RATING: 65/100 RELEASE DATE: August 11th, 2014
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DIRECTOR: Jonas Alexander Arnby
CAST: Sonia Suhl
Lars Mikkelsen
Sonja Richter
A family of a sick mother, a father and a daughter live on an island; all of a sudden mysterious deaths start occurring and the daughter's body begins to change in a...
Read more Watch the trailer of When Animals Dream RATING: 58/100 RELEASE DATE: June 12th, 2014
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DIRECTOR: John Huddles
CAST: James D'Arcy
Sophie Lowe
Daryl Sabara
An unusual challenge is presented before a group of twenty senior students by their Philosophy teacher as he asks them to choose ten deserving candidates out of them...
Read more Watch the trailer of After The Dark RATING: 56/100 RELEASE DATE: July 6th, 2013
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Adolescents have always been a specific target group for writers and film makers, but ‘Young Adult’ books and movies seem be to bigger than ever nowadays. Much isn’t really worth your time, but these movies are.
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