Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "school-counselor"

1. 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Follows teenager Clay Jensen, in his quest to uncover the story behind his classmate and crush, Hannah, and her decision to end her life.

Stars: Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe

Votes: 315,640

2. The Amazing World of Gumball (2011–2019)

TV-Y7-FV | 11 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

The life of a twelve-year-old boy who happens to be a blue cat as he lives with his family and other strange creatures.

Stars: Dan Russell, Teresa Gallagher, Kerry Shale, Kyla Rae Kowalewski

Votes: 41,145

3. Brightburn (2019)

R | 90 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Director: David Yarovesky | Stars: Elizabeth Banks, David Denman, Jackson A. Dunn, Abraham Clinkscales

Votes: 107,879 | Gross: $17.30M

4. The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

R | 120 min | Crime, Drama

Witness the making of Tony Soprano. The story that reveals the humanity behind Tony's struggles and the influence his family - especially his uncle, Dickie Moltisanti - had over him becoming the most iconic mob boss of all time.

Director: Alan Taylor | Stars: Alessandro Nivola, Leslie Odom Jr., Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga

Votes: 63,297

5. Major Payne (1995)

PG-13 | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

When a recently discharged Marine struggles to adjust to civilian life, his commanding officer brings him back to the military to train and lead a group of misfit JORTC cadets.

Director: Nick Castle | Stars: Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside, Bam Bam Bigelow, Joseph Blaire

Votes: 39,032 | Gross: $29.41M

6. Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)

R | 86 min | Horror, Thriller

Laurie Strode, now the dean of a Northern California private school with an assumed name, must battle the Shape one last time, as the life of her own son hangs in the balance.

Director: Steve Miner | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis, Josh Hartnett, Adam Arkin, Michelle Williams

Votes: 82,060 | Gross: $55.04M

7. A Thousand and One (2023)

R | 117 min | Crime, Drama

After unapologetic and fiercely loyal Inez kidnaps her son Terry from the foster care system, mother and son set out to reclaim their sense of home, identity, and stability, in a rapidly changing New York City.

Director: A.V. Rockwell | Stars: Teyana Taylor, Aaron Kingsley Adetola, Aven Courtney, Josiah Cross

Votes: 6,939

8. Summer of 85 (2020)

Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Romance

When 16-year-old Alexis capsizes off the coast of Normandy, 18-year-old David heroically saves him. Alexis has just met the friend of his dreams, who opens his eyes to a new horizon of friendship, art and sexual bliss.

Director: François Ozon | Stars: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Votes: 13,357

9. Bloodline (III) (2018)

R | 97 min | Crime, Horror, Thriller

Evan values family above all else, and anyone who gets between him, his wife, and newborn son learns that the hard way. But when it comes to violent tendencies, it seems the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

Director: Henry Jacobson | Stars: Seann William Scott, Mariela Garriga, Dale Dickey, Christie Herring

Votes: 9,052

10. A Wrinkle in Time (2003 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 251 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

A young girl and her genius kid brother are aided by three curious witches in their search for their missing scientist father, captive of an omnipotent otherworldly villain simply called 'It' whose evil is slowly infecting the universe.

Director: John Kent Harrison | Stars: Katie Stuart, David Dorfman, Gregory Smith, Chris Potter

Votes: 2,457

11. The Oh in Ohio (2006)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Priscilla Chase is a woman who has never had an orgasm.

Director: Billy Kent | Stars: Parker Posey, Paul Rudd, Danny DeVito, Winter Ave Zoli

Votes: 6,516 | Gross: $0.42M

12. 2:37 (2006)

Not Rated | 91 min | Drama

At 2:37, someone commits suicide in the school lavatory. The day is told up to that point from the viewpoint of six different students.

Director: Murali K. Thalluri | Stars: Teresa Palmer, Frank Sweet, Sam Harris, Charles Baird

Votes: 7,365

13. One More Time (2023)

TV-MA | 85 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

On her 40th birthday, Amelia makes a fateful wish to be 18 again back in 2002 but soon regrets it when she's stuck reliving the day over and over again.

Director: Jonatan Etzler | Stars: Hedda Stiernstedt, Miriam Ingrid, Elinor Silfversparre, Maxwell Cunningham

Votes: 2,480

14. Afterschool (2008)

Not Rated | 120 min | Drama, Mystery

An Internet-addicted prep-school student captures on video camera the drug overdose of two girls.

Director: Antonio Campos | Stars: Ezra Miller, Jeremy Allen White, Emory Cohen, Michael Stuhlbarg

Votes: 4,951 | Gross: $0.00M

15. Finding Love in Mountain View (2020)

89 min | Romance

After she learns that she's been entrusted to take care of her deceased cousin's children, an architect is torn between focusing on her career and honoring her cousin's wish.

Director: Sandra L. Martin | Stars: Danielle C. Ryan, Myko Olivier, John-Paul Lavoisier, Skyler Elyse Philpot

Votes: 749

16. Stand Against Fear (1996 TV Movie)

89 min | Drama

Cheerleader Krista, takes action when she faces sexual intimidation from football players at her high school.

Director: Joseph L. Scanlan | Stars: Shanna Reed, Sarah Chalke, Lochlyn Munro, Brigitta Dau

Votes: 356

17. My Skinny Sister (2015)

95 min | Drama

Just as Stella enters the exciting world of adolescence she discovers that her big sister and role model Katja is hiding an eating disorder. A story about jealousy, love and betrayal.

Director: Sanna Lenken | Stars: Rebecka Josephson, Amy Deasismont, Annika Hallin, Henrik Norlén

Votes: 1,775

18. Wild Tigers I Have Known (2006)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama

A lyrical telling of the coming of age of a 13-year-old boy who learns to cope with his newfound sexuality and his unrequited love for the cool kid in school.

Director: Cam Archer | Stars: Malcolm Stumpf, Patrick White, Max Paradise, Fairuza Balk

Votes: 2,288 | Gross: $0.01M

19. Fat Girls (2006)

R | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

A gay theater-obsessed Texan high school senior has his heart set on Broadway stardom with an eye out for love. With the help of his 300-pound best girl friend, he embarks on a winning journey of self discovery.

Director: Ash Christian | Stars: Ash Christian, Jonathan Caouette, Evan Miller, Ashley Fink

Votes: 583 | Gross: $0.01M

20. After Jimmy (1996 TV Movie)

Drama

Drama about a teenage boy's suicide.

Director: Glenn Jordan | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Bruce Davison, Peter Facinelli, Mae Whitman

Votes: 304

21. The Bad Kids (2016)

101 min | Documentary

A group of teachers at a Mojave Desert high school take an unconventional approach to improve the lives of their struggling students.

Directors: Keith Fulton, Louis Pepe | Stars: Vonda Viland, Julia Alexander, Laura Ambrosius, Robert Bartz

Votes: 666 | Gross: $0.00M

22. A Deadly Obsession (2012)

Not Rated | 88 min | Action, Thriller

A psychology professor lives in fear of criminality due to her mother murdering her father. A dangerous former patient who stalked her opens fire on her university, causing casualties. He seeks to declare his love.

Director: John Stimpson | Stars: Katee Sackhoff, Grant Harvey, Bart Johnson, Robyn Lively

Votes: 263

23. Happily Ever After (1985 TV Movie)

TV-PG | 60 min | Animation, Drama, Family

Third-grader Molly Conway suffers depression when she finds out that her parents are getting divorced. She tries everything to get them back together, but mostly everything backfires. Eventually she accepts her new situation.

Directors: Bill Melendez, Steven Cuitlahuac Melendez | Stars: Carol Burnett, Danny DeVito, Carrie Fisher, Rhea Perlman

Votes: 58

24. Guidance (2016)

8 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Our protagonist "Mr. Barry" is dealing with an inner conflict, his own failures and self-esteem issues taking them out on the students who is meant to guide in their future careers.

Director: Gabriel Caunic | Stars: Bryan Harte, Lidiane Cristina, Gabriel Caunic, Caleb Ballantine

25. CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984–1996)
Episode: What If I'm Gay? (1987)

45 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

The popular and macho captain of the high-school soccer team is forced to confront his homosexuality, after his buddies discover a male-pornography magazine in his bedroom.

Director: Jeffrey D. Brown | Stars: Richard Joseph Paul, Evan Handler, Manfred Melcher, Gabrielle Carteris

Votes: 154

26. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000–2015)
Episode: Bully for You (2001)

TV-PG | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Shameless yet rather popular "cool" high-school bully Barry Shickle is found shot in the boys' bathroom. Shy Dennis Fram, a favorite daily victim, was at his wits' end. The school ... See full summary »

Director: Thomas J. Wright | Stars: William Petersen, Marg Helgenberger, Gary Dourdan, George Eads

Votes: 878

27. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Go Tell the Birds and the Bees (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Ritchie's been giving lectures to the other children at school about human reproduction - fanciful stories that prompt his teacher to summon Rob and Laura to discuss the matter.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 232

28. Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode: Rain Forests Keep Fallin' on My Head (1989)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Jennifer's science class is studying ecology, and saving the environment becomes an obsession for her. She wants to change everything the family does, but gets depressed about the future. Steven and Elyse have her talk to a counselor.

Director: Rita Rogers Blye | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman

Votes: 122

29. Freaks and Geeks (1999–2000)
Episode: Carded and Discarded (2000)

TV-14 | 45 min | Comedy, Drama

Sam, Neal, and Bill befriend a pretty new transfer student, but soon fear of losing her to the popular crowd and try to win her over with a series of fun things they plan for her. Lindsay, ... See full summary »

Director: Judd Apatow | Stars: Linda Cardellini, John Francis Daley, James Franco, Samm Levine

Votes: 1,994

30. Law & Order (1990– )
Episode: Burned (1997)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A teenage boy is suspected of starting a fire that killed his younger sister. But his powerful and influential grandfather does everything in his power to make the case go away.

Director: Constantine Makris | Stars: Jerry Orbach, Benjamin Bratt, S. Epatha Merkerson, Sam Waterston

Votes: 310

31. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001–2011)
Episode: Happy Family (2003)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a wealthy father is found savagely beaten to death, Detective Goren and temporary partner Bishop find a family album of suspects, including the victim's soon-to-be ex-wife, a nanny who... See full summary »

Director: Frank Prinzi | Stars: Vincent D'Onofrio, Kathryn Erbe, Jamey Sheridan, Courtney B. Vance

Votes: 357

32. Roswell (1999–2002)
Episode: Blood Brother (1999)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Alex, who knows nothing about the aliens, is shocked and suspicious when Liz and Isabel say they need a sample of his blood.

Director: David Nutter | Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl, Majandra Delfino

Votes: 317

33. Roswell (1999–2002)
Episode: Monsters (1999)

TV-PG | 44 min | Drama, Mystery, Romance

Isabel uses her powers to visit Maria in her dreams after she, Max and Michael begin to fear Maria will not be able to keep their secret.

Director: David Semel | Stars: Shiri Appleby, Jason Behr, Katherine Heigl, Majandra Delfino

Votes: 355

34. Strangers with Candy (1999–2000)
Episode: A Price Too High for Riches (2000)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Jerri becomes obsessed with making enough money to buy a pair of expensive sneakers in order to get invited to a rich girl's party.

Director: Peter Lauer | Stars: Paul Dinello, Greg Hollimon, Stephen Colbert, Amy Sedaris

Votes: 116

35. The X-Files (1993–2018)
Episode: Die Hand Die Verletzt (1995)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The agents investigate a murder in a small town populated by devil worshippers.

Director: Kim Manners | Stars: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Dan Butler, Susan Blommaert

Votes: 5,337

36. The Island (2020–2024)
Episode: Ankunft (2020)

48 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The islanders of Sløborn, including newly pregnant 15-year-old Evelin, don't realise how much danger their community is in, as they go about their busy lives.

Director: Christian Alvart | Stars: Emily Kusche, Wotan Wilke Möhring, Alexander Scheer, Roland Møller

Votes: 142

37. I Am Not Okay with This (2020)
Episode: Like Father, Like Daughter (2020)

TV-MA | 19 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Syd worries she's being followed. Anxious and determined to get closure about her father's death, she searches the basement for answers.

Director: Jonathan Entwistle | Stars: Sophia Lillis, Wyatt Oleff, Sofia Bryant, Kathleen Rose Perkins

Votes: 1,744

38. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter One: The Hellfire Club (2022)

TV-14 | 78 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Still reeling from the events last year, the gang tries to move on with their lives. However, a threat is brewing both on Earth and the Upside Down.

Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Votes: 23,704

39. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Three: The Monster and the Superhero (2022)

TV-14 | 63 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Murray and Joyce fly to Alaska, and El faces serious consequences. Robin and Nancy dig up dirt on Hawkins' demons. Dr. Owens delivers sobering news.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard

Votes: 19,976

40. Riverdale (2017–2023)
Episode: Chapter Sixty-Five: In Treatment (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Residents begin receiving more mysterious videotapes on their doorsteps; The seniors of Riverdale High eagerly await their college decision letters.

Director: Michael Goi | Stars: K.J. Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Cole Sprouse

Votes: 1,002

41. United States of Tara (2009–2011)
Episode: The Family Portrait (2010)

TV-MA | 27 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Tara and Max's relationship is at a low ebb. After their fight at the art show, Max spent the night with waitress Pammy. It was supposed to be a one night stand with no strings attached but... See full summary »

Director: Jamie Babbit | Stars: Toni Collette, John Corbett, Rosemarie DeWitt, Keir Gilchrist

Votes: 180

42. Smallville (2001–2017)
Episode: Homecoming (2010)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Still gravely pondering his place in life, Clark lets Lois drag him along to their Smallvillle high school reunion. Rather than enjoying his hero status, while Lois shines less than she ... See full summary »

Director: Jeannot Szwarc | Stars: Tom Welling, Erica Durance, Cassidy Freeman, Justin Hartley

Votes: 1,855

43. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Expectations (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Julie Taylor prepares to go away to college. Mrs. Taylor digs into her new job as the guidance counselor at East Dillon and Coach Taylor poaches a basketball player for his team as the East... See full summary »

Director: Michael Waxman | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Votes: 439

44. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: On the Outside Looking In (2010)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Julie starts her college classes and meets an interesting teaching assistant. Tammy Taylor has trouble fitting in with the East Dillon teaching staff. Luke Cafferty's tackle from the last ... See full summary »

Director: Michael Waxman | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Votes: 416

45. Friday Night Lights (2006–2011)
Episode: Gut Check (2011)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Sport

Following a contentious loss, Coach Taylor decides to bench Vince for a game and start Luke at QB. Becky and Luke try to start their relationship over but the Seniors recognition night ... See full summary »

Director: Chris Eyre | Stars: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Michael B. Jordan

Votes: 403

46. Bob's Burgers (2011– )
Episode: Crawl Space (2011)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

His in-laws are coming into town, and Bob tries desperately to concoct a plan to avoid them for as long as he can. Unfortunately, Bob did not plan to get stuck in the recesses of the family restaurant.

Director: Kyoung Hee Lim | Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts

Votes: 1,803

47. Haven (2010–2015)
Episode: The Hand You're Dealt (2010)

TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Fantasy

Audrey tries to delve deeper into the Colorado Kid mystery with the help of Duke. Meanwhile, a series of explosions/fire related incidents take the lives of some of the townsfolk, which ... See full summary »

Director: Rick Rosenthal | Stars: Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Michelle Monteith, Nicholas Campbell

Votes: 517

48. American Horror Stories (2021– )
Episode: Bloody Mary (2022)

TV-MA | 46 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A group of teenage girls are horrified to learn that every wish has a price.

Director: SJ Main Muñoz | Stars: Dominique Jackson, Quvenzhané Wallis, Raven Scott, Kyla-Drew

Votes: 2,316

49. Wolf Like Me (2022– )
Episode: Episode #2.3 (2023)

TV-MA | 26 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

The Wolf Dosen't Recognize Gary. When Gary meets a normal woman, The mother of Emma's new best friend, Mary gives him an easy out.

Director: Abe Forsythe | Stars: Isla Fisher, Josh Gad, Ariel Donoghue, Robin McLeavy

Votes: 129

50. 13 Reasons Why (2017–2020)
Episode: Tape 7, Side A (2017)

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Hannah seeks help from Mr. Porter, the school counselor. Clay plays the new tape for Tony and weighs what to do next.

Director: Kyle Patrick Alvarez | Stars: Dylan Minnette, Katherine Langford, Christian Navarro, Alisha Boe

Votes: 8,876