10 Movies & Shows Like Just Before I Go

Description: A darkly comedic road trip film about a dysfunctional family supporting each other through personal struggles, balancing humor with deep emotional resonance.

Fact: The film was made on a modest budget of $8 million but went on to earn over $100 million worldwide. The iconic yellow VW bus was a last-minute replacement for another vehicle.

Description: Centers around a teenager grappling with depression and suicidal thoughts, finding unexpected connections and hope in a psychiatric ward, blending dark humor with heartfelt moments.

Fact: The movie was filmed in just 30 days. The psychiatric ward scenes were shot in a real, functioning hospital in New York.

Description: A heartfelt story about mental health, family dynamics, and unexpected love, blending sharp humor with raw emotional moments and personal redemption.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Matthew Quick. The dance competition scene was choreographed by the same team behind 'So You Think You Can Dance.'

Description: A nostalgic look at post-college uncertainty and young love, set against the backdrop of a rundown amusement park, mixing humor with moments of genuine emotional depth.

Fact: The film is semi-autobiographical, based on director Greg Mottola's experiences working at an amusement park. Many of the rides were real but no longer operational.

Description: A introspective tale of a high school senior grappling with existential dread and forming a meaningful connection, mixing melancholy with moments of hope and self-discovery.

Fact: The film was originally titled 'Homework.' Many scenes were shot on location in New York City, including at Stuyvesant High School.

Description: Explores themes of mental health, self-discovery, and the impact of past trauma, wrapped in a coming-of-age narrative that balances humor and deep emotional moments.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Stephen Chbosky, who also directed the movie. It was shot in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where the novel is set.

Description: Follows a high school senior confronting his aimlessness and self-destructive tendencies while forming a meaningful relationship, blending romance with deep introspection.

Fact: The screenplay was adapted from a novel by Tim Tharp. The film was shot in Athens, Georgia, standing in for the story's Oklahoma setting.

Description: A coming-of-age story about a shy teenager navigating family dysfunction and self-worth during a summer vacation, featuring a mix of humor and poignant emotional growth.

Fact: The water park featured in the film is a real location called Water Wizz in Massachusetts. The directors also wrote the screenplay for 'The Descendants.'

Description: A story of teenage rebellion and the desire for independence, featuring a group of boys building their own home in the woods, blending adventure with heartfelt coming-of-age themes.

Fact: The film was shot in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, the hometown of one of the screenwriters. The house the boys build was constructed by the production team and later dismantled.

Description: A bittersweet tale of friendship, loss, and personal transformation, told with a unique blend of quirky humor and raw emotional honesty.

Fact: The film won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival. The protagonist's homemade films are inspired by classic cinema.