10 movies that all introverts can relate to

Introverts aren’t typically the focus of action blockbusters and raunchy comedies, but there are several films that highlight the reserved and withdrawn.

Here is a list of 10 films that center on introverted characters that come of age, look inward, and learn to value themselves for who they are.

"Perks of Being a Wallflower" is a staple for the quiet kids.

Based on the stirring novel by Stephen Chbosky, the 2012 film centers on Charlie (Logan Lerman) as he navigates his way through early high school. T

he film begins with him friendless and sets him on a journey of "Rocky Horror Picture Show" shadow casts, mixtapes, and late night drives. Though Charlie becomes more confident as he gains new friends (Emma Watson, Ezra Miller, Mae Whitman) he always retains an eye for observing others and quietly understanding what most people overlook.

Beautifully filmed with winning performances, Charlie’s story is as relatable as it is moving.

"Princess Cyd" shows the differences between introverts and extroverts.

Sent to her aunt’s house in the middle of summer, 16-year-old Cyd (Jessie Pinnick) comes of age in suburban Chicago. Though Cyd herself is extroverted, often to the point of speaking out of turn, her aunt Miranda (Rebecca Spence) is a reserved novelist who enjoys a quiet, simple life.

As the weeks extend before them, Cyd and Miranda explore the natural tensions and rewarding moments that build up when opposite personalities live under the same roof. Cyd also falls for Katie (Malic White) and opens up about past trauma, showing hidden layers of pain and introspection. "Princess Cyd" is a slow-moving, gentle film about family, young love, and inner change.

"Short Term 12" proves that introverts aren't weak.

Before Brie Larson won an Oscar for her star-making turn in "Room," she was in the independent drama "Short Term 12."

Working with at-risk children and teenagers, Grace (Larson) helps various kids as they struggle with abandonment, self-harm, and familial abuse. Lakeith Stanfield stars alongside Larson as Marcus, a teen with quiet intensity. Through helping Marcus and the others around her, Grace begins to realize how much she needs help herself.

"Garden State" is another classic favorite.

When it premiered in 2004, Zach Braff’s hat trick as director, writer, and lead in "Garden State" was rewarded as it became a sleeper hit. A burnt-out actor, Andrew (Braff) returns home to New Jersey when his mother passes away.

Numb from years of being over medicated by his father, Andrew emerges from years under the influence of faulty prescriptions to a hometown filled with old friends, a new love interest (Natalie Portman), and pits you can scream your heart out in.

Some plot lines have become tropes since the film premiered, with Portman's character being labeled a "Manic Pixie Dream Girl." But the film still has a wealth of moments that deserve recognition for carefully unwrapping themes of grief, mental illness, and identity.

"The Way Way Back" is a story about being yourself.

Awkward teen Duncan joins his mother (Toni Collette) and her new boyfriend (Steve Carell) at a beach house for the summer. Duncan often finds himself alone, still unsure of what people want from him and what he can offer.

After getting a job at a local water park, Duncan creates his own family with coworkers who accept him for who he is. "The Way Way Back" is a small indie that celebrates an awkward and reserved protagonist as he reshapes his world without changing himself to please others.

"Once" is a quiet film.

Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová star in "Once" as musicians brought together by mutual affection. As they spend the week together in Dublin, both of them mend broken hearts and turn their pain into original songs they perform for each other and the audience.

Naturalistic acting performances and documentary style filmmaking lend to the idea that their story is their own and we are simple observers. Even their names, "Guy" and "Girl," prevent viewers from getting to know them completely as people, but their lyrics communicate a depth of emotion and longing that reverberate through the entirety of the film.

"Brick" shows the intensity of inner thought.

When his ex-girlfriend disappears without a trace, Brendan (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) cracks open his own investigation to find her by interrogating classmates and people around the neighborhood.

This gloomy indie is bursting with film noir references, from its gritty cinematography to voice-over narration. Besides being a major platform for Gordon-Levitt’s film career, it also set director Rian Johnson on a path toward fame that led to his latest project "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."

The combination of steady, rhythmic pacing matched with a dark plot is intensified by Levitt’s constant monologuing. This access to Brendan’s inner thoughts allows viewer insight as a reserved character is propelled into a violent world.

"The To Do List" is relatable, but funny, for many introverts.

Known best for her role as April in "Parks and Recreation," Aubrey Plaza has also done a run of movies on the independent film circuit including "The To Do List." Highly intelligent but withdrawn, Brandy (Plaza) attempts to broaden her horizons before college by completing a list of sexual behaviors before summer ends.

Brandy makes her way through the list in a perfunctory way, trying not to let emotions get the best of her. But as she explores sexually, she also starts to explore her own wants and needs in a way she once ignored. Flanked by a cast of stellar comedic actors (Bill Hader, Andy Samberg, Alia Shawkat, and Donald Glover) Plaza shines in this unique, underrated coming of age film.

"The Edge of Seventeen" shows how you can find confidence, even as a loner.

Enthusiastic and offbeat, teenager Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) finds herself constantly overshadowed by her older brother Darian, the most popular kid in school. When her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson) begins dating Darian, Nadine feels betrayed and alone all at once.

Left to navigate high school on her own, Nadine begins to gain a new appreciation for herself and a confidence that seemed impossible at the start of the school year. "The Edge of Seventeen" is a charming take on female friendship and the pitfalls of puberty alike.

"Amelie" shows how quiet people can change the world.

In this iconic French film, Audrey Tautou stars as the titular character Amelie. A shy but imaginative Parisian, Amelie helps the people around her and finds love along the way. Colorful and whimsical, the score and production design help project Amelie’s creative mind onto the world around her.

It is absurd and elegant in equal measure and a brilliant portrayal of how quiet people can make massive impacts.

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