“Discover the Cinematic Gems That Captured Gen Z’s Heart and Shaped a Generation!”

Ah, Gen Z, the generation that turned Zoom calls into a high school pastime and TikTok into a life skill! Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort is stepping into adulthood equipped with a unique blend of resilience, digital savvy, and—let’s be honest—a healthy dose of sarcasm. They’ve navigated the treacherous waters of online schooling during a pandemic, witnessed environmental crises, and grappled with privacy concerns in a hyper-connected world — all before they even hit their twenties! But if there’s one thing they know how to do amidst chaos, it’s find joy in film. From animated classics that’ve transcended generations to indie gems that hit a little too close to home, their love for cinema is as diverse as their experiences. So, grab your popcorn and get ready to explore 15 films that have captured the hearts of Gen Zers. Are you ready for a cinematic journey that just might make you rethink what you thought you knew about this generation? Click here to **[LEARN MORE](https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609811/age-ranges-millennials-and-generation-z)**!

Born loosely between 1997 and 2012, Gen Z is distinct for a number of reasons, but one of the defining factors is that the generation was forced by the COVID-19 pandemic to experience middle school, high school, and/or college through their computer screens.

This generation has already faced plenty of challenges, from a host of “adults” who aren’t doing anything about climate collapse to the erosion and commodification of their privacy online and a whole slew of maladies with cyber- at the start of their names. Their resiliency, sense of humor, and social awareness have blossomed from these obstacles, and it’s also given them fantastic taste in films. Here are just 15 of the best movies that Gen Zers love.

1. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
2. The Hate U Give (2018)
3. Call Me By Your Name (2017)
4. Shrek (2001)
5. Moonlight (2016)
6. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
7. Clueless (1995)
8. Booksmart (2019)
9. Spirited Away (2001)
10. Eighth Grade (2018)
11. The Hunger Games (2012)
12. Get Out (2017)
13. The Truman Show (1998)
14. Bodies Bodies Bodies (2022)
15. Dune (2021)

Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)