Big Time Adolescence (2020)

A seemingly bright and mostly innocent 16-year-old named Mo attempts to navigate high school under the guidance of his best friend Zeke, an unmotivated-yet-charismatic college dropout. Although Zeke genuinely cares about Mo, things start to go awry as he teaches Mo nontraditional life lessons in drug dealing, partying, and dating. Meanwhile, Mo’s well-meaning dad tries to step in and take back the reins of his son’s upbringing.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Big Time Adolescence

• Better Luck Tomorrow (2002) — Same feel: realistic, smart
• About a Boy (2002) — Two steps away in the credits
• Giant Little Ones (2018) — Same subject: coming of age, teenage boy
• Bad Education (2019) — Same feel: realistic, smart
• Eighth Grade (2018) — Same subject: coming of age
• Young Adult (2011)