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Lean on Pete

Lean on Pete

"Lean on Pete" is a 2017 British-American drama film written and directed by Andrew Haigh, based on the novel of the same name by Willy Vlautin. The film stars Charlie Plummer as Charley Thompson, a 15-year-old boy who becomes homeless in Oregon and forms a desperate bond with an aging quarter horse...

8.1 Great

apps Top Lean on Pete Alternatives

The top alternative to Lean on Pete in 2026 is The Souvenir with a score of 8.4/10, followed by The Diary of a Teenage Girl (8.1) and Welcome to the Dollhouse (8.1).

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The Souvenir

The Souvenir

'The Souvenir' is a 2019 British drama film written and directed by Joanna Hogg. The film is semi-autobiographical and s...

Drama Romance British Addiction
8.4 Great
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The Diary of a Teenage Girl

The Diary of a Teenage Girl

This 2015 film, *The Diary of a Teenage Girl*, portrays the experiences of a young girl growing up in 1970s San Francisc...

American Drama 1970S Teen
8.1 Great
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Welcome to the Dollhouse

Welcome to the Dollhouse

“Welcome to the Dollhouse” explores the awkward realities of adolescence through the lens of a wealthy suburban family’s...

American Drama Comedy 1990S
8.1 Great
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Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

The film “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” explores the challenges of a thirteen-year-old girl navigating religious...

American Drama Comedy Teen
8.1 Great
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The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant portrays the lives of two young boys growing up in post-industrial Bradford during the 2010s. Clio Bar...

Drama Youth British Working Class
8.0 Great
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Good One

Good One

Good One is a 2024 American coming of age drama written and directed by India Donaldson. It follows 17 year old Sam as s...

American Drama Family Teen
7.9 Good
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Better Days

Better Days

"Better Days" is a 2019 Chinese coming-of-age drama film directed by Derek Tsang that explores themes of teenage bullyin...

Drama Crime Chinese Teen
7.8 Good
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Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

*Me and Earl and the Dying Girl* is a 2015 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and...

American Drama Comedy Teen
7.7 Good
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Over the Edge

Over the Edge

Over the Edge is a 1979 American coming-of-age teen drama film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. The plot follows a group of...

American Drama 1970S Teen
7.7 Good
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Dope

Dope

*Dope* is a 2015 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. The story follows Malco...

American Crime Comedy Teen
7.6 Good
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Cooley High

Cooley High

"Cooley High" is a 1975 American coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Michael Schultz and written by Eric Monte. Set i...

American Drama Comedy 1970S
7.6 Good
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The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club is a 1993 American drama film directed by Wayne Wang and adapted from Amy Tan's 1989 novel. Through in...

American Drama Family Identity
7.5 Good
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Honey Boy

Honey Boy

Honey Boy is a 2019 American coming-of-age drama film written by Shia LaBeouf and directed by Alma Har'el. The script pr...

American Drama Family Trauma
7.5 Good
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Brigsby Bear

Brigsby Bear

Brigsby Bear is a 2017 American comedy-drama directed by Dave McCary and starring Kyle Mooney, who co-wrote the screenpl...

American Drama Quirky Identity
7.5 Good
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Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

"Real Women Have Curves" is a 2002 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Patricia Cardoso and based on the stage...

American Drama Family 2000S
7.4 Good
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Smooth Talk

Smooth Talk

Smooth Talk is a 1985 American drama film directed by Joyce Chopra and based on Joyce Carol Oates's 1966 short story, "W...

American Drama Danger 1980S
7.4 Good
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The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back is a 2013 American coming-of-age comedy-drama co-written and co-directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, who...

American Comedy Identity Summer
7.4 Good
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Better Luck Tomorrow

Better Luck Tomorrow

"Better Luck Tomorrow" is a 2002 American crime drama film directed by Justin Lin, exploring the dark underside of subur...

American Drama Crime 2000S
7.3 Good
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Patti Cake$

Patti Cake$

Patti Cake$ is a 2017 American musical drama film written and directed by Geremy Jasper. It stars Danielle Macdonald as...

Music American Identity Ambition
7.3 Good
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Us and Them

Us and Them

Us and Them is a 2018 Chinese romantic drama directed by Rene Liu in her feature directorial debut. It follows two young...

Drama Youth Romance Chinese
7.1 Good

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The Souvenir
The Souvenir
Coming Of Age Film Drama Romance British
8.4 Great +0.3 Compare
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
The Diary of a Teenage Girl
Coming Of Age Film American Drama 1970S
8.1 Great Same Compare
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Welcome to the Dollhouse
Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy
8.1 Great Same Compare
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy
8.1 Great Same Compare
The Selfish Giant
The Selfish Giant
Coming Of Age Film Drama Youth British
8.0 Great -0.1 Compare
Good One
Good One
Coming Of Age Film American Drama Family
7.9 Good -0.2 Compare
Better Days
Better Days
Coming Of Age Film Drama Crime Chinese
7.8 Good -0.3 Compare
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy
7.7 Good -0.4 Compare
Over the Edge
Over the Edge
Coming Of Age Film American Drama 1970S
7.7 Good -0.4 Compare
Dope
Dope
Coming Of Age Film American Crime Comedy
7.6 Good -0.5 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Lean on Pete?
The top alternatives to Lean on Pete in 2026 include The Souvenir, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., The Selfish Giant. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Lean on Pete compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Lean on Pete scores 8.1/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Lean on Pete worth it in 2026?
Lean on Pete scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Coming Of Age Film category. However, alternatives like The Souvenir may better suit specific needs.
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How many alternatives to Lean on Pete are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Lean on Pete in the Coming Of Age Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Lean on Pete alternative has the highest rating?
The Souvenir currently holds the highest rating among Lean on Pete alternatives with a score of 8.4/10.
Can I use The Souvenir instead of Lean on Pete?
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What is the cheapest alternative to Lean on Pete?
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How are Lean on Pete alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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Lean on Pete vs The Souvenir: which is better?
Lean on Pete scores 8.1/10 while The Souvenir scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Lean on Pete vs The Diary of a Teenage Girl: which is better?
Lean on Pete scores 8.1/10 while The Diary of a Teenage Girl scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Lean on Pete vs Welcome to the Dollhouse: which is better?
Lean on Pete scores 8.1/10 while Welcome to the Dollhouse scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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