Teen film

Film genre Teen film is a film genre targeted at teenagers, preteens and/or young adults by the plot being based on their special interests, such as coming of age, attempting to fit in, bullying, peer pressure, first love, teen rebellion, conflict with parents, and teen angst or alienation. Often these normally serious subject matters are presented in a glossy, stereotyped or trivialized way. Many teenage characters are portrayed by young adult actors in their 20s. Some teen films appeal to young men, while others appeal to young women. Films in this genre are often set in high schools and colleges, or contain characters who are of high school or college age. Types Teen film genres include Teen drama Teen comedy Additional types of teen films can be divided again into many sub-categories. These can be found at list of teen films. Beach films Early examples of the genre in the United States include the "beach party films" of the 1950s and 1960s, such as the Gidget series. Codes and conventions Codes and conventions of teen films vary depending on the cultural context of the film, but they can include puberty, proms, alcohol, illegal substances, high school, parties, virginity, teen