My Old Ass is a coming-of-age sci-fi comedy-drama film written and directed by Megan Park. The Prime Video film follows Elliott, an 18-year-old who takes mushrooms on her birthday and comes face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old. Soon, she is contacted by her older self who gives her life advice which makes Elliott forces to rethink everything from family to love. My Old Ass stars Maisy Stella, Percy Hynes White, Maddie Ziegler, Kerrice Brooks, and Aubrey Plaza. So, if you loved the coming-of-age drama, comedic tone, and compelling characters in My Old Ass here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (Prime Video)
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a sci-fi romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ian Samuels from a screenplay by Lev Grossman. Based on Grossman’s 2016 short story of the same name, the 2021 film follows two teens stuck in a time loop in a small town which gives them an opportunity to make a map of all the tiny little perfect things they need to remember about the day they are stuck in. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things stars Kyle Allen, Kathryn Newton, Jermaine Harris, Anna Mikami, Josh Hamilton, Cleo Fraser, Jorja Fox, and Al Madrigal.
Lady Bird (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Lady Bird is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Greta Gerwig. The 2017 film follows Christine “Lady Bird” McPherson, a high school student who tries to face the ups and downs of life and relationships as she tries to get into a prestigious college. Lady Bird stars Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges, Timothée Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Lois Smith.
Big (Hulu, Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Big is a fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall from a screenplay co-written by Gary Ross and Anne Spielberg. The 1988 film follows a 13-year-old boy who wishes to get bigger in size to fortune telling machine and when he wakes up the next morning he discovers that his wish has come true. Big stars Tom Hanks, David Moscow, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard, Jared Rushton, Jon Lovitz, Debra Jo Rupp, and Harvey Miller.
Before I Fall (Rent on Prime Video)
Before I Fall is a teen drama film directed by Ry Russo-Young from a screenplay co-written by Maria Maggenti and Gina Prince-Bythewood. Based on the 2010 young adult novel of the same name by author Lauren Oliver, the 2017 film follows Samantha, a teenage student who is stuck in a time loop after a tragic student. As she tries to solve the mystery of the time loop she finds some previously unknown truths about her. Before I Fall stars Zoey Deutch, Halston Sage, Logan Miller, Kian Lawley, Elena Kampouris, Diego Boneta, and Jennifer Beals.
Little (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Little is a fantasy comedy film directed by Tina Gordon who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tracy Oliver. The 2019 film follows Jordan Sanders, a very successful businesswoman who treats all of her employees poorly but one day she wakes up and suddenly finds herself turned into her 13-year-old self who was bullied constantly. Little stars Regina Hall, Marsai Martin, Issa Rae, Tone Bell, Mikey Day, and JD McCrary.
Peggy Sue Got Married (Rent on Prime Video)
Peggy Sue Got Married is a fantasy comedy-drama film directed by Francis Ford Coppola from a screenplay co-written by Jerry Leichtling and Arlene Sarner. The 1986 film follows Peggy Sue Bodell, a middle-aged divorced woman who regrets all of her life decisions but when she attends her 25th high school reunion where she faints and wakes up to find herself in the past. Peggy Sue Got Married stars Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Jim Carrey, Helen Hunt, Sofia Coppola, and Kevin J. O’Connor.
13 Going on 30 (Prime Video, Pluto TV & Tubi)
13 Going on 30 is a fantasy romantic comedy film directed by Gary Winick from a screenplay co-written by Cathy Yuspa and Josh Goldsmith. The 2004 film follows Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old who wishes to be 30 years old on her birthday and when she wakes the next day. She is surprised to learn that she is now suddenly a 30-year-old woman. 13 Going on 30 stars Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer, Andy Serkis, Christa B. Allen, and Lynn Collins.