Movies focusing on the trials and tribulations of teenage life have been popular for years, as Hollywood continues to explore the ever-changing realm of adolescence. Back in the ‘50s, ‘60s, and ‘70s, features on the lives of tearaway teens had never been more popular, as the industry began to explore issues that had never been discussed on-screen.
From James Dean’s incredible turn in Rebel Without A Cause to John Travolta’s rise to superstardom after Paramount Pictures released Saturday Night Fever and Grease, the importance of teen-centric movies can’t ever be denied. Let’s take a look at some of the finest examples from decades past.