10 Movies & Shows Like The Young Savages

Description: Deals with urban youth violence and the challenges faced by educators in underprivileged schools, highlighting generational conflicts.

Fact: One of the first films to feature rock and roll music, using Bill Haley & His Comets' 'Rock Around the Clock' in its opening credits.

Description: Explores themes of juvenile delinquency and societal pressures on youth, focusing on the struggles of misunderstood teenagers.

Fact: James Dean's iconic red jacket became a symbol of teenage rebellion. The film was released just a month after Dean's tragic death.

Description: A musical portrayal of gang violence and racial tensions, set against the backdrop of New York City's street culture.

Fact: The film won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The dance sequences were choreographed by Jerome Robbins, who also co-directed the stage version.

Description: A dystopian exploration of youth violence and societal control, featuring a charismatic but morally corrupt protagonist.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its extreme violence. The distinctive slang used by the characters is called 'Nadsat,' a mix of Russian and English.

Description: Depicts the lives of a teenage gang in 1960s Bronx, blending humor and drama to explore themes of identity and belonging.

Fact: Based on Richard Price's novel, which he wrote at age 2The film features an eclectic soundtrack, including doo-wop and rock 'n' roll hits.

Description: Follows a street gang navigating urban violence and territorial disputes, with a stylized depiction of gang culture and survival.

Fact: The film's tagline, 'Can you dig it?', became iconic. It was based on a novel inspired by Xenophon's 'Anabasis,' a classical Greek story.

Description: Centers on gang rivalry and class struggles among teenagers, emphasizing loyalty and the harsh realities of growing up in divided communities.

Fact: Based on S.E. Hinton's novel, which she wrote when she was only 16 years old. The film launched the careers of several young actors known as the 'Brat Pack.'

Description: A gritty portrayal of life in South Central Los Angeles, focusing on the challenges faced by young Black men amid gang violence and systemic inequality.

Fact: John Singleton became the youngest person and first African American to be nominated for the Best Director Oscar for this film.

Description: A raw and unflinching look at the cycle of violence and poverty in urban communities, following a young man's struggle to escape his environment.

Fact: The film's directors, the Hughes Brothers, were only in their early 20s when they made this debut feature. It was shot on location in Watts, Los Angeles.

Description: Examines racism, redemption, and the consequences of hate through the story of a former neo-Nazi trying to prevent his brother from following the same path.

Fact: Edward Norton's performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. The film's black-and-white flashbacks were a deliberate stylistic choice.