The movie is now considered a classic and, along with the book on which it was based, inspires creative interpretations to this day, such as Netflix’s 2018 miniseries and several theatrical works.

Many people who grew up in the '80s remember Puberty Blues as one of the best "coming of age" films of all time. The 1981 film, starring Nell Schofield and Jad Capelja as best friends Debbie Vickers ...