After his parents’ marriage falls apart, Mason moves to Houston, Texas with his mom, Olivia, and sister, Samantha. Over twelve years, snapshots of Mason’s life capture him changing from a child into a young man, as he deals with his parents’ divorce and experiences the highs and lows of growing up.

Unprecedented in its long-haul production methods, this expansive drama from writer-director Richard Linklater is a coming-of-age tale like no other. Nominated for six Oscars®—including a Supporting Actress win for Patricia Arquette—this is a deeply felt ode to growing pains and parental wisdom.