Old Enough (film)

Old Enough is a 1984 American independent coming-of-age film directed by Marisa Silver. It explores the friendship between two young girls from vastly different social classes in New York City: Karen, a wealthy Upper East Side girl, and Lonnie, a working-class girl from Greenwich Village.

The film depicts the complexities of pre-adolescent female relationships, highlighting themes of social disparity, peer pressure, and the challenges of navigating identity and independence. Karen, sheltered and somewhat naive, is drawn to Lonnie's seemingly more worldly and independent life. Lonnie, in turn, sees Karen's privileged background as a potential escape from her own constraints.

The narrative follows their evolving relationship over a summer as they explore the city, experience new things, and ultimately confront the realities and limitations of their different circumstances. The film captures the nuances of childhood friendships and the subtle ways in which social class can shape their experiences.

Old Enough received critical acclaim upon its release, particularly for its realistic portrayal of adolescence and its nuanced exploration of social class dynamics. It is considered a significant example of independent filmmaking from the 1980s and a notable entry in the genre of coming-of-age films. The film stars Sarah Boyd as Karen and Rainbow Harvest as Lonnie.