A summer tradition: the coming-of-age epiphany movie

With “The Way, Way Back” opening this week and “The Spectacular Now” coming next month, a warm-weather tradition continues: the coming-of-age epiphany movie. Start with a youth in transition (“The Wackness”) or a restless adult with unresolved issues (“A Walk on the Moon”). Add a vacation (“Dirty Dancing”), a road trip (“Little Miss Sunshine”) or a summer job (“Adventureland”). Mix in a mentor, a lover or some other catalyst, and laugh, cry, or wince at the growing pains.