The Best Coming of Age Movies and TV Shows on Disney+
Finding a good Coming of Age movie and TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Coming of Age movies and TV shows of all time streaming on Disney+.
1. Luca
What it's about: Luca and his best friend Alberto experience an unforgettable summer on the Italian Riviera. But all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world just below the water’s surface.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $19.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Microsoft & Vudu).
2. Girl Meets World
What it's about: The adventures of relatable and adventurous Riley Matthews, the tween daughter of Cory and Topanga Matthews, and her bold best friend Maya as they traverse the twists and turns of teenage years at Manhattan's John Quincy Adams Middle School where Riley's dad is their History teacher.
Where to Watch: 72 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+). 72 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).
3. Boy Meets World
What it's about: The coming of age events and everyday life-lessons of Cory Matthews, a Philadelphian who grows up from a young boy to a married man.
Where to Watch: 158 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+). 158 episodes (100%) are available to rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
4. Marvel Rising: Initiation
What it's about: Gwen Stacy AKA Ghost-Spider, wrongly accused of a crime she didn’t commit, seeks to clear her name and deliver justice. Unfortunately, her dad is not only Captain of the NYPD, but spearheading the manhunt! To make matters worse, other young heroes—Ms. Marvel, Squirrel Girl, Quake and Patriot—are after Ghost Spider as well. But, as the chase to uncover the truth winds down, a darker threat looms along the horizon, and very soon, these heroes will need to put aside their differences and work together as a team.
Where to Watch: 6 episodes (100%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+).
5. Bao
What it's about: An aging Chinese mom suffering from empty nest syndrome gets another chance at motherhood when one of her dumplings springs to life as a lively, giggly dumpling boy.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $1.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).
6. Marvel Rising: Heart of Iron
What it's about: Ironheart, AKA Riri Williams (voiced by Sofia Wylie), who is having difficulty adjusting to college life as the youngest student there then the college's engineering lab is demolished by an alien and kidnaps her best friend. Inspired by Iron Man, she develops a plan to save her friend. The special will also feature appearances by Iron Man (voiced by Mick Wingert) and a new character named A.M.I. (voiced by Melanie Minichino).
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+).
7. La luna
What it's about: A young boy comes of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. Tonight is the very first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. In an old wooden boat they row far out to sea, and with no land in sight, they stop and wait. A big surprise awaits the boy as he discovers his family's most unusual line of work. Should he follow the example of his Papa, or his Grandpa? Will he be able to find his own way in the midst of their conflicting opinions and timeworn traditions?
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $1.99 on 3 services (iTunes, Google Play & Prime Video).
8. Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands
What it's about: Marvel Rising: Battle of the Bands spotlights Dove Cameron (“Descendants 3”) as Ghost-Spider in a 22-minute animated special. On the day of Gwen’s “Battle of the Bands” competition, mysterious attacks force her and the Secret Warriors to investigate. Can they save the city and get Gwen to the concert on time?
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+).
9. Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri
What it's about: Marvel Rising: Operation Shuri will introduce the fan-favorite character Shuri, voiced by Daisy Lightfoot (“Marvel Avengers: Black Panther’s Quest”) to the Marvel Rising universe in a 22-minute animated special. The lives of the Secret Warriors are turned upside down when faced with their latest mission: hang out with Shuri, the Crown Princess of Wakanda, and show her what it’s like to be an ordinary teenager. But nothing’s ordinary when you’re dealing with one of the smartest and most famous people on the planet.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+).
10. Third Man on the Mountain
What it's about: The thrilling, critically acclaimed account of Rudi Matt (James MacArthur), a young kitchen worker who is determined to conquer the Citadel -- the jagged, snowcapped peak that claimed his father's life.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (Disney+) & rent or buy from $2.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).