Ghost World

Scarlett Johansson and Thora Birch (American Beauty) lead this early-2000s cult hit as two quirky, cynical teenaged girls trying to figure out what to do with their lives after high school graduation. After they play a prank on an eccentric, middle aged record collector, one of them befriends him, which causes a rift in the girls' friendship. Nominated for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2001 Academy Awards, based on Daniel Clowes' comic book.