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51. Lick the Star (1998)
14 min | Drama, Short
Kate has been absent from high school for a week due to a broken foot. Upon returning, she learns her clique of girlfriends have devised a new secret plan based around the codename "Lick the Star".
Director: Sofia Coppola | Stars: Christina Turley, Audrey Kelly, Julia Vanderham, Lindsy Drummer
Votes: 2,188
52. Tsukigakirei (2017)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Drama, Romance
A romance forms between two shy third year middle school students.
Stars: Shoya Chiba, Konomi Kohara, Rie Murakawa, Amber Lee Connors
Votes: 2,502
53. Ciske the Rat (1984)
TV-14 | 180 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A poor 11-year-old schoolboy with a heart of gold grows up in 1930s Amsterdam.
Director: Guido Pieters | Stars: Danny de Munk, Willeke van Ammelrooy, Herman van Veen, Willem Nijholt
Votes: 3,015
54. And Then I Go (2017)
Not Rated | 99 min | Drama
In the cruel world of junior high, Edwin suffers in a state of anxiety and alienation alongside his only friend, Flake. Misunderstood by their families and demoralized at school daily, ... See full summary »
Director: Vincent Grashaw | Stars: Arman Darbo, Melonie Diaz, Lucy Shepard, Tony Hale
Votes: 1,102
55. Drowning Love (2016)
111 min | Drama, Romance
Natsume - a teen fashion model from Tokyo - feels empty after having moved into a country town with her family. One day, she meets Koh, heir of Shinto priest family and finds herself falling under the spell of a selfish yet handsome boy.
Director: Yûki Yamato | Stars: Nazuki Amano, Mickey Curtis, Masami Horiuchi, Miwako Ichikawa
Votes: 1,379
56. Doug's 1st Movie (1999)
G | 77 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Doug and his pal Skeeter set out to find the monster of Lucky Duck Lake.
Director: Maurice Joyce | Stars: Thomas McHugh, Fred Newman, Chris Phillips, Constance Shulman
Votes: 3,543 | Gross: $19.42M
57. Sticks & Stones (1996)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Sport
For three junior high school friends, growing up takes a dangerous turn when the local bully targets them with his aggression. With no one to turn to but each other, they muster the courage to take a shot at settling the score.
Director: Neil Tolkin | Stars: Justin Isfeld, Max Goldblatt, Chauncey Leopardi, Jordan Brower
Votes: 560
58. Les beaux gosses (2009)
Not Rated | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Coming-of-age tale about an adolescent boy and his efforts to fit in among a varied cast of characters.
Director: Riad Sattouf | Stars: Vincent Lacoste, Anthony Sonigo, Alice Trémolières, Julie Scheibling
Votes: 4,407
59. Junior High School (1978)
39 min | Short, Comedy, Drama
Amidst schoolroom shenanigans, a boy tries to work up the nerve to ask a girl to a party.
Directors: Michael Nankin, David Wechter | Stars: P. David Ebersole, Karen Capelle, Kirk Burnett, Mikal Robert Taylor
Votes: 123
60. A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich (1977)
PG | 107 min | Drama
A troubled boy (Larry B. Scott) becomes addicted to heroin, and his mother (Cicely Tyson) and foster father (Paul Winfield) help him fight it.
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Cicely Tyson, Paul Winfield, Larry B. Scott, Helen Martin
Votes: 379
61. Strawberry Marshmallow (2005)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
An anime series about girls doing things in strange and cute ways.
Stars: Hitomi Nabatame, Saeko Chiba, Fumiko Orikasa, Ayako Kawasumi
Votes: 383
62. Ju-on: The Curse 2 (2000)
Not Rated | 76 min | Horror, Mystery
On his request, the sensitive sister of a real estate agent visits a house he intends to sell, only to cross paths with its resident curse.
Director: Takashi Shimizu | Stars: Yûrei Yanagi, Takako Fuji, Takashi Matsuyama, Ryôta Koyama
Votes: 4,081
63. The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom (1993 TV Movie)
R | 99 min | Biography, Comedy, Thriller
Wanda Holloway tries to hire a hitman (through her ex's brother) to kill either or both a cheerleader and her mother. With the intended victims out of the way, Wanda's daughter gets the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Ritchie | Stars: Holly Hunter, Beau Bridges, Swoosie Kurtz, Elizabeth Ruscio
Votes: 1,447
64. Pretty Cure (2004–2005)
TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure
Two young girls, Nagisa and Honoka, find mysterious "fairies" that grant the girls the ability to transform into the legendary warriors known as Pretty Cure and combat the forces of darkness.
Stars: Tomokazu Seki, Issei Futamata, Hitomi Nabatame, Yukana
Votes: 302
65. Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-chan (2005– )
TV-MA | 26 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy
A boy is fond of an angel that kills him again and again.
Stars: Laura Bailey, Johnny Yong Bosch, Kyle Hebert, Wendee Lee
Votes: 902
66. Permanent (2017)
PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy
Permanent is a comedy about bad hair, adolescence, and socially awkward family members. It involves life-altering permanents and poorly-made toupees. Obstacles to daily survival ensue.
Director: Colette Burson | Stars: Alexis Leggett, Kaleigh Jo Keller, Kira McLean, Patricia Arquette
Votes: 2,615 | Gross: $0.01M
67. There Was a Father (1942)
Not Rated | 94 min | Drama
A schoolteacher struggles to raise his son Ryohei by himself, having neither money nor future prospects.
Director: Yasujirô Ozu | Stars: Chishû Ryû, Shûji Sano, Shin Saburi, Takeshi Sakamoto
Votes: 3,165
68. Shoebox Zoo (2004–2005)
25 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
An American student living and studying in Edinburgh is given a mysterious box of toy animals for her birthday, toys that come alive during the night in their quest to find an ancient magical book.
Stars: Alan Cumming, Rik Mayall, Siobhan Redmond, Bill Paterson
Votes: 207
69. Hiroshima (1953)
TV-PG | 85 min | Drama, War
Brilliant and extremely realistic retelling of the day in Hiroshima that the bomb dropped and following days.
Director: Hideo Sekigawa | Stars: Isuzu Yamada, Eiji Okada, Yoshi Katô, Yumeji Tsukioka
Votes: 653
70. Mister Peepers (1952–1955)
30 min | Comedy
Mr. Peepers is a shy science teacher at Jefferson Junior High. He is always faced with problems but is never outwitted.
Stars: Wally Cox, Patricia Benoit, Tony Randall, Marion Lorne
Votes: 166
71. Her Best Move (2007)
G | 101 min | Comedy, Family, Romance
Fifteen year-old soccer prodigy Sara Davis has a chance to join the U.S. national team, but she must juggle high school, romance, sports, and parental pressure while deciding her own priorities.
Director: Norm Hunter | Stars: Daryl Sabara, Leah Pipes, Lisa Darr, Jhoanna Flores
Votes: 2,386
72. Trevor: The Musical (2022)
TV-PG | 113 min | Musical
When an incident at school suddenly puts Trevor in the wrong spotlight, he struggles to navigate his own identity and determine how he fits in a challenging world.
Directors: Robin Abrams, Marc Bruni | Stars: Holden Hagelberger, Aaron Alcaraz, Sammy Dell, Diego Lucano
Votes: 413
73. Big John, Little John (1976–1977)
30 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
A middle-aged schoolteacher transforms into a 12-year-old boy at inopportune moments.
Stars: Herb Edelman, Robbie Rist, Joyce Bulifant, Mike Darnell
Votes: 89
74. Life Is Ruff (2005 TV Movie)
TV-G | 84 min | Comedy, Family
Calvin Wheeler is a scheming 13-year-old boy with everything going for him, except for an original issue of his precious comic book collection. When a prized show-dog chases him down while ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Haid | Stars: Kyle Massey, Kay Panabaker, Mitchel Musso, Carter Jenkins
Votes: 1,499
75. Det skaldede spøgelse (1992)
75 min | Drama
11 y.o. Jasper's only friend, an old retired sailor living alone by the stream, dies. He gets his cat. A ghost appears. At the village school, he's bullied by the vicar's son, but there are also two nice girls in his class.
Director: Brita Wielopolska | Stars: Benjamin Rothenborg Vibe, Jannie Faurschou, Søren Østergaard, Ove Sprogøe
Votes: 248
76. Excursion (2023)
93 min | Drama
A teenage girl's seemingly little lie leads her into a storm of expectations, condemnation, and social dogmas.
Director: Una Gunjak | Stars: Asja Zara Lagumdzija, Maja Izetbegovic, Nadja Spaho, Mediha Musliovic
Votes: 163
77. Shredderman Rules (2007 TV Movie)
TV-Y7 | 96 min | Comedy, Family
Nolan Byrd is a scrawny and shy 9th grader who, like all the other kids, is bullied by Bubba Bixby. Nolan, who has a particular knack with technology, decides to catch Bubba in action.
Director: Savage Steve Holland | Stars: Devon Werkheiser, Tim Meadows, Daniel Roebuck, Andrew Lewis Caldwell
Votes: 1,337
78. The Evening Dress (2009)
95 min | Drama
Like many of her classmates, 12 year old tomboy Juliette has a crush on Mrs. Solenska, a teacher distinguished by stylish attire and an uninhibited, provocative classroom demeanor. ... See full summary »
Director: Myriam Aziza | Stars: Alba Gaïa Bellugi, Lio, Sophie Mounicot, Léo Legrand
Votes: 323
79. Hangin' In (1981–1987)
Comedy
Teen counselors deal with a myriad of problems affecting young people at a downtown youth drop-in center.
Stars: David Eisner, Ruth Springford, Lally Cadeau, Gina Wilkinson
Votes: 101
80. Another (2012)
109 min | Horror, Mystery
After a chain of deaths at a junior high school, new transfer student Koichi Sakakibara turns to a mysterious girl who holds the key to the dark mystery.
Director: Takeshi Furusawa | Stars: Natsumi Takamori, Mika Akizuki, Ayana, Guin Poon Chaw
Votes: 894
81. Spork (2010)
TV-14 | 86 min | Comedy, Musical
A colorful and foul-mouthed feature musical comedy. A film about a frizzy-haired, pink-cheeked outcast named Spork who is trying to navigate her way through the annals of junior high. When ... See full summary »
Director: J.B. Ghuman Jr. | Stars: Savannah Stehlin, Rodney Eastman, Robert Bradvica, Kevin Chung
Votes: 1,079
82. Max Rules (2004)
80 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
Three best friends spy on their families, sneak into each other's house, and organize elaborate pranks.
Director: Robert Burke | Stars: William B. Davis, Andrew C. Maier, Jennifer Lancheros, Spencer Esau
Votes: 245
83. My Love Story!! (2015)
105 min | Comedy, Romance
A pretty young girl and a sweet but plain-looking boy fall in love. Will their relationship prevail?
Director: Hayato Kawai | Stars: Ryohei Suzuki, Kentarô Sakaguchi, Mei Nagano, Sawa Suzuki
Votes: 786
84. Hey Hey It's Esther Blueburger (2008)
PG-13 | 103 min | Comedy, Drama
A coming-of-age story about a 13-year-old girl trying to fit into both a posh private school and an ordinary public school.
Director: Cathy Randall | Stars: Danielle Catanzariti, Cassandra Jinman, Talia Monaghan, Yen Yen Stender
Votes: 1,515 | Gross: $0.01M
85. Necessary Parties (1988 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 96 min | Family, Drama
14-year-old Chris Mills throws a wrench in his parents' plans to divorce by hiring Archie Corelli, an auto-mechanic by day and a lawyer by night, to sue his parents and ultimately disrupt their plans to end their marriage.
Director: Gwen Arner | Stars: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Taylor Fry, Julie Hagerty, Geoff Pierson
Votes: 111
86. The New Kid (2015)
Not Rated | 81 min | Comedy
Benoit, the new kid at school, is bullied by a gang of arrogant boys. Determined not to be pushed around, Benoit organizes a big party, but only three students turn up. What if this bunch of losers was to be the best gang ever?
Director: Rudi Rosenberg | Stars: Réphaël Ghrenassia, Joshua Raccah, Géraldine Martineau, Guillaume Cloud-Roussel
Votes: 1,641
87. Skeletons (1997 TV Movie)
R | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
A Pulitzer prize journalist has a heart attack and moves with his wife and son, from NYC to a town of 850 in Maine. Things are fine there until he investigates a man arrested for murdering his boyfriend. Vandalism and worse follows.
Director: David DeCoteau | Stars: Ron Silver, Christopher Plummer, Dee Wallace, Kyle Howard
Votes: 558
88. I Not Stupid (2002)
PG | 105 min | Drama, Comedy
Story about life of 3 EM3's student in Singapore, who struggling with their education and personal life.
Director: Jack Neo | Stars: Jack Neo, Yun Xiang, Richard Low, Selena Tan
Votes: 1,234
89. Sori siitä (2024– )
Drama
Senja starts school at a junior high school occupied by well-to-do children. Senja has to lie about her social class and pretends to be rich.
Stars: Varpu Laakkonen, Ella Korpinen, Iida Majaus, Maria Jaskari
Votes: 6
90. Cancel Christmas (2010 TV Movie)
TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Santa Claus discovers that children have become too greedy and must prove otherwise before his favorite holiday is canceled. His mission is to teach two incorrigible children the importance of charity.
Director: John Bradshaw | Stars: Judd Nelson, Justin Landry, Natalie Brown, John Fleming
Votes: 633
91. Le plus beau métier du monde (1996)
105 min | Comedy, Drama
Gerard Depardieu is a new teacher in a lower class school. He has a hard time with a special eighth grade class, and in his building.
Director: Gérard Lauzier | Stars: Gérard Depardieu, Michèle Laroque, Souad Amidou, Ticky Holgado
Votes: 1,225 | Gross: $0.02M
92. Boys Beware (1962)
10 min | Short, Crime, Drama
This anti-homosexual social "scare" short film focuses on the dangers of young boys talking to strangers.
Star: Sid Davis
Votes: 638
93. Stella (2008)
103 min | Drama
Paris, 1977. Eleven year old Stella knows poker better than grammar when she starts the year at a prestigious new school. There, she discovers the possibilities of a whole new world outside her parents' bar.
Director: Sylvie Verheyde | Stars: Léora Barbara, Mélissa Rodriguès, Laëtitia Guerard, Karole Rocher
Votes: 1,621
94. Love All Play (2022– )
23 min | Animation, Sport
The story follows Ryō Mizushima, who joined his middle school's badminton team full of motivation and he strives to become a top athlete and take his high school team to the inter-high tournament.
Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Kishô Taniyama, Yôhei Azakami, Shin Furukawa
Votes: 102
95. 9B (1988– )
60 min | Drama
Bob Dawson moves to the small Canadian town of Fort Hamilton to teach in peace. However, his new students are mostly local misfits and delinquents. He tries to help them with their problems. Inspired by the career of Don Hunter.
Stars: Robert Wisden, John Bayliss, Melanie Miller, Elizabeth Beeler
Votes: 18
96. Please Teacher! (2002)
TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance
An alien who becomes a teacher, and a student start a relationship and have to keep it all secret.
Stars: Sôichirô Hoshi, Kikuko Inoue, Ayako Kawasumi, Sayaka Ôhara
Votes: 1,251
97. Hana no Asuka gumi (1988– )
TV-PG | Family, Comedy, Drama
Hana no Asuka-gumi. is a Japanese manga by Satosumi Takaguchi serialized in Monthly Asuka. It was adapted into a television drama series. It is one of the series with delinquent girls popular in the 1980s.
Stars: Megumi Odaka, Natsuki Ozawa, Hikari Ishida, Shiori Sakura
Votes: 18
98. 11 Flowers (2011)
Not Rated | 110 min | Crime, Drama, History
11-year-old Wang lives with his family in a remote village in China. Life is tough, but they make the most of what little they have. When Wang is selected to lead his school's daily ... See full summary »
Director: Xiaoshuai Wang | Stars: Jingchun Wang, Wenqing Liu, Guo Liuxing Zhong, Kexuan Zhang
Votes: 761
99. Täältä tullaan, elämä! (1980)
118 min | Drama, Romance
In the punk rock era of the late 1970s three restless teenagers, two boys and a girl, spend their time in and out of a special class for problem kids. Jussi seldom sees his parents at home,... See full summary »
Director: Tapio Suominen | Stars: Esa Niemelä, Tony Holmström, Kati Outinen, Risto Piskunen
Votes: 815
100. Shadow Zone: The Undead Express (1996 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 95 min | Drama, Family, Horror
A teen obsessed with horror films befriends a vampire who leads him to a whole coven of vampires that hide beneath the New York subways.
Director: Stephen Williams | Stars: Ron Silver, Chauncey Leopardi, Natanya Ross, Tony T. Johnson
Votes: 440