Back-to-School Nostalgia
This Back-to-School Nostalgia movie list captures the excitement of new beginnings, the challenges of growing up, and the friendships that shape us. From classroom lessons to teenage mischief, these films bring back the magic and messiness of school days we’ll never forget. Don't forget to pop yourself a big bowl of popcorn before settling in for the movie.
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Dead Poets Society (1989) |
The Breakfast Club (1985) |
Good Will Hunting (1997) |
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“Carpe diem.” Inspiring and heartbreaking, this film captures the soul of education, youth, and rebellion. |
Five teens in Saturday detention discover they’re more alike than they thought. Iconic high school dynamics. |
A janitor at MIT with a genius IQ finds mentorship and meaning beyond the classroom. |
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Legally Blonde (2001) |
Rushmore (1998) |
Lady Bird (2017) |
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Elle Woods trades fashion for law school, proving you can be both brilliant and unapologetically yourself. |
A quirky overachiever gets entangled in love and rivalry in Wes Anderson’s offbeat high school tale. |
A story that perfectly captures senior year, strained mother-daughter relationships, and leaving home. |
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Mona Lisa Smile (2003) |
School of Rock (2003) |
To Sir, With Love (1967) |
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A progressive art professor shakes up the traditions of a 1950s women's college. |
A washed-up rocker becomes a substitute teacher and turns a class of kids into a killer band. |
A teacher in a tough London school earns the respect of his students through compassion and integrity. |
