Mentor/protégée stories

June 16, 2019 7:25 AM

I’m looking for positive fictional stories of mentors and protégées. I’m not necessarily looking for stories of teachers and students, but 1:1 mentorships that bring out the best in both parties.
posted by pxe2000 to Media & Arts (10 answers total)

I haven't seen it in 20 years but I think "finding forrester" fits the bill...
posted by noloveforned at 7:32 AM on June 16, 2019

Do you like mysteries? Try Thomas Perry's Death Benefits.
posted by Kirth Gerson at 7:49 AM on June 16, 2019 [1 favorite]

Spiderman: Into the Spider-Verse

Yes, seriously.
posted by snerson at 8:15 AM on June 16, 2019 [4 favorites]

Luke and Yoda. Beatrix Kiddo and Pai Mei. Rey and Luke.
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 8:55 AM on June 16, 2019

Good Will Hunting
posted by sallybrown at 12:13 PM on June 16, 2019 [1 favorite]

Nicholas Nickleby
posted by Polycarp at 6:42 PM on June 16, 2019

The Farthest Shore. You might want to read the first two Earthsea books for context too.
posted by Lawn Beaver at 7:50 PM on June 16, 2019

Training Day.
posted by Buddy_Boy at 8:58 PM on June 16, 2019

The Good Place! What especially like about it is the reciprocity - everyone is learning from each other. Bringing out the best in each other is pretty much the thesis statement of the show.
posted by sohalt at 11:37 PM on June 16, 2019

Educating Rita!
posted by low_horrible_immoral at 6:54 AM on June 17, 2019