Sci-Fi Films About Troubled Kids

Description: A young girl with the ability to start fires with her mind is on the run from a government agency that wants to use her powers. The film explores the theme of a child's innocence versus the harsh realities of the world.

Fact: The film is based on a Stephen King novel. Drew Barrymore, who played the lead, was only 9 years old during filming.

Description: A group of young people with various psychic abilities are on the run from a secretive government agency. The narrative focuses on their struggle to survive and control their powers.

Fact: The film was shot in Hong Kong, providing a unique backdrop to the story. Dakota Fanning plays a young girl with the ability to see the future.

Description: Two siblings find mysterious toys that give them extraordinary abilities, leading to a journey that could save the future. The film examines the impact of these powers on their lives and relationships.

Fact: The film was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Science Fiction Film.

Description: A young hitman named Joe must confront his future self when time travel is used to dispose of targets. The film explores themes of identity and the consequences of one's actions, with a focus on a child with telekinetic abilities.

Fact: Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt play the same character at different ages, with Gordon-Levitt undergoing extensive makeup to resemble a young Willis.

Description: In a future where Earth is occupied by an alien species, a young woman fights to keep her identity while sharing her body with an alien soul. The film explores themes of autonomy and resistance through the eyes of a troubled youth.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer, known for her "Twilight" series.

Description: Three high school friends gain telekinetic abilities after discovering a mysterious object. Their powers lead to a descent into chaos, showcasing the struggles of adolescence amplified by supernatural elements.

Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, giving it a raw, realistic feel. It was also Josh Trank's directorial debut.

Description: In a dystopian future, children develop superpowers and are hunted by the government. Ruby, one of these kids, must navigate her dangerous abilities and find her place in a world that fears her.

Fact: The film is based on the first book of a young adult series by Alexandra Bracken. It was intended to be the start of a franchise, but plans for sequels were canceled due to poor box office performance.

Description: In a post-apocalyptic world, a unique child with both human and zombie traits is at the center of a struggle for survival. The film delves into themes of humanity, education, and the ethics of survival.

Fact: The film was adapted from M.R. Carey's novel of the same name, which was originally published as a novella.

Description: Three kindergarten-aged girls with superpowers must save Townsville from a villain they accidentally created. The film explores the challenges of being young superheroes in a world that doesn't always understand them.

Fact: This movie is an extension of the popular animated TV series, providing a backstory to how the Powerpuff Girls came to be.

Description: A group of young people with psychic powers must hide from a government agency that wants to exploit them. The film deals with the struggles of being different and the fight for freedom.

Fact: This film is a remake of a British TV series from the 1970s, which was also adapted into a more recent American TV show.