Film Theme: High School Life

1.

The Vampire Diaries

2009 American supernatural teen drama television series

Overview: The Vampire Diaries is an American supernatural teen drama television series developed by Kevin Williamson and Julie Plec, based on the book series of the same name written by L. J. Smith. The series ...

Genre: Drama, Horror, Romance, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Chris Grismer, Joshua Butler

Cast: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Michael Trevino

Producer: Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson

Writer: Julie Plec, Kevin Williamson

A young teen struggles to make a decision between two vampire brothers and their supernatural lives. Soon after she discovers the truth her whole world ...

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Television series about teenagers 1,022T

Television series created by Kevin Williamson 9T

American fantasy drama television series 95T

2.

Grease

1978 romantic musical film directed by Randal Kleiser

Overview: Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser (in his feature directorial debut) from a screenplay by Bronté Woodard and an adaptation by co-producer Allan Carr, based ...

Release date: 13 June 1978

Genre: Comedy, Musical, Romance

Director: Randal Kleiser

Cast: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Jeff Conaway, Barry Pearl, Michael Tucci

Producer: Allan Carr, Neil A. Machlis

Writer: Jim Jacobs, Warren Casey

Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko fell in love over the summer. When they unexpectedly discover they're now in the same high school, will they ...

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1978 romantic comedy films 10T

Films about teenagers 158T

1970s American films 2,673T

3.

Degrassi: The Next Generation

Canadian teen drama television series

Overview: Degrassi: The Next Generation (renamed to Degrassi for seasons 10 to 14) is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Yan Moore and Linda Schuyler. It is the fourth series in the Degrassi franchise ...

Release date: 14 October 2001

Genre: Drama, Music, Comedy, Family, Romance

Director: Philip Earnshaw, Eleanor Lindo

Cast: Stefan Brogren, Aislinn Paul, Melinda Shankar, A.J. Saudin, Shane Kippel, Miriam McDonald

Producer: Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn

Writer: Kit Hood, Yan Moore

The lives of the kids at Degrassi Community School dealing with the serious and sometimes taboo issues that plague teenagers.

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Coming-of-age television shows 75T

2000s Canadian LGBT-related drama television series 11T

Television series about teenagers 1,025T

4.

Beverly Hills, 90210

1990 American teen drama television series

Overview: Beverly Hills, 90210 (often referred to by its short title, 90210) is an American teen drama television series created by Darren Star and produced by Aaron Spelling under his production company Spelling ...

Release date: 4 October 1990

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Daniel Attias, Chip Chalmers

Cast: Gordon Thomson, Katherine Kendall, Kirk Baily, Kelli McCarty, Rebecca Carlton, Robert Gossett

Producer: Paul Waigner, Aaron Spelling

Writer: Darren Star, Ken Stringer

Follows a group of friends living in Beverly Hills, California, from their school days through to adulthood.

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American television series about teenagers 44T

American English-language television shows 9,930T

Fox Broadcasting Company television dramas 141T

5.

Easy A

2010 film by Will Gluck

Overview: Easy A (stylized as easy A) is a 2010 American teen romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck, written by Bert V. Royal, starring Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes (in her final acting credit) ...

Release date: 11 September 2010

Genre: Comedy, Romance

Director: Will Gluck

Cast: Emma Stone, Penn Badgley, Amanda Bynes, Dan Byrd, Thomas Haden Church, Patricia Clarkson

Producer: Zanne Devine, Alicia Emmrich

Writer: Bert V. Royal

A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.

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2010 romantic comedy-drama films 31T

2010 LGBT-related films 90T

2010 independent films 158T

6.

Veronica Mars

American television series

Overview: Veronica Mars is an American teen noir mystery drama television series created by screenwriter Rob Thomas. The series is set in the fictional town of Neptune, California, and stars Kristen Bell as the ...

Release date: 22 September 2004

Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery

Director: John T. Kretchmer, Nick Marck

Cast: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, Francis Capra, Ryan Hansen

Producer: Rob Thomas, Dan Etheridge

Writer: Rob Thomas, Phil Klemmer

After her best friend is murdered and her father is removed as county sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the ...

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Television series about teenagers 487T

Television series about abuse 2T

Neo-noir television series 37T

7.

The O.C.

2003 American teen drama television series

Overview: The O.C. is an American teen drama television series created by Josh Schwartz that originally aired on Fox in the United States from August 5, 2003, to February 22, 2007, with a total of four seasons ...

Release date: 5 August 2003

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Ian Toynton, Michael Lange

Cast: Peter Gallagher, Kelly Rowan, Ben McKenzie, Adam Brody, Rachel Bilson, Melinda Clarke

Producer: McG, Josh Schwartz

Writer: Josh Schwartz, Mark Fish

A troubled youth becomes embroiled in the lives of a close-knit group of people in the wealthy, upper-class neighborhood of Newport Beach, Orange County ...

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Television series about teenagers 1,022T

Gay-related television shows 207T

2000s American LGBT-related drama television series 51T

8.

Saved by the Bell

American television sitcom

Overview: Saved by the Bell is an American television teen sitcom created by Sam Bobrick for NBC. The series premiered, in prime time, on August 20, 1989, a Sunday night. Targeted at kids and teens, Saved by the ...

Release date: 20 August 1989

Director: Don Barnhart, Gary Shimokawa

Cast: Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Mario Lopez, Dustin Diamond, Lark Voorhies, Dennis Haskins, Tiffani Thiessen

Producer: Franco Bario, Peter Engel

Writer: Sam Bobrick, Bennett Tramer

A TV show centered on six students and their years at Bayside High School in Palisades, California.

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Television series about teenagers 1,023T

1980s American teen sitcoms 14T

1990s American high school television series 59T

9.

Friday Night Lights

American sports drama television series

Overview: Friday Night Lights is an American sports drama television series developed by Peter Berg and inspired by the eponymous 1990 novel by H. G. Bissinger, which was adapted as the 2004 film of the same name ...

Genre: Drama, Sport

Director: Jeffrey Reiner, Michael Waxman

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Connie Britton, Aimee Teegarden, Brad Leland, Taylor Kitsch, Jesse Plemons

Producer: Sarah Aubrey, Nan L. Bernstein

Writer: Peter Berg, Buzz Bissinger

The trials and tribulations of small town Texas football players, their friends, family, and coaching staff.

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Television Academy Honors winners 60T

Television series created by Peter Berg 2T

Television series by Imagine Entertainment 46T

10.

Dawson's Creek

American teen drama television series

Overview: Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama television series about the lives of a close-knit group of friends in the fictional town of Capeside, Massachusetts, beginning in high school and continuing into ...

Release date: 20 January 1998

Genre: Drama, Romance

Director: Gregory Prange, David Semel

Cast: James Van Der Beek, Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, Joshua Jackson, Mary Beth Peil, Kerr Smith

Producer: Tom Kapinos, Gregory Prange

Writer: Kevin Williamson, Gina Fattore

Four friends in a small coastal town help each other cope with adolescence.

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Television shows filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina 3T

1990s American LGBT-related drama television series 17T

Coming-of-age television shows 75T

11.

High School Musical

2006 American musical TV movie

Overview: High School Musical is a 2006 American musical television film produced by and aired on Disney Channel as part of the network's slate of original television films. The first installment of the High School ...

Release date: 20 January 2006

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Musical, Family, Drama

Director: Kenny Ortega

Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman

Producer: Bill Borden, Barry Rosenbush

Writer: Peter Barsocchini

Troy and Gabriella - two teens who are worlds apart - meet at a karaoke contest and discover their mutual love for music.

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American comedy television films 79T

2006 romantic comedy films 95T

High School Musical films 7T

12.

The Girl Next Door

2004 romantic comedy film by Luke Greenfield

Overview: The Girl Next Door is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield. It follows a high school senior who falls in love for the first time with the girl next door, but finds the situation ...

Release date: 18 February 2004

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Luke Greenfield

Cast: Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Christopher Marquette, Paul Dano

Producer: Harry Gittes, Charles Gordon

Writer: David Wagner, Brent Goldberg

A teenager's dreams come true when a former porn star moves in next door and they fall in love.

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Films about teenagers 158T

2000s American films 7,187T

2000s English-language films 10,167T

13.

The Breakfast Club

1985 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film by John Hughes

Overview: The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American indie teen coming-of-age comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. It stars Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson ...

Release date: 7 February 1985

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: John Hughes

Cast: Jonathan Chapin, Emilio Estevez, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall, John Kapelos, Judd Nelson

Producer: Gil Friesen, John Hughes

Writer: John Hughes

Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought.

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English-language independent films 909T

English-language comedy-drama films 745T

The Breakfast Club 3T

14.

Superbad

2007 film by Greg Mottola

Overview: Superbad is a 2007 American coming-of-age teen buddy comedy film directed by Greg Mottola, written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, and produced by Judd Apatow. It stars Jonah Hill and Michael Cera as ...

Release date: 17 August 2007

Genre: Comedy

Director: Greg Mottola

Cast: Jonah Hill, Michael Cera, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Bill Hader, Seth Rogen, Martha MacIsaac

Producer: Judd Apatow, Evan Goldberg

Writer: Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

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2000s English-language films 4,281T

2000s teen sex comedy films 19T

Films scored by Lyle Workman 20T

15.

Sixteen Candles

1984 film by John Hughes

Overview: Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age teen comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael Schoeffling, and Anthony Michael Hall. Written and directed by John Hughes in his directorial debut, it ...

Release date: 4 May 1984

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: John Hughes

Cast: Adam Rifkin, Molly Ringwald, Justin Henry, Michael Schoeffling, Haviland Morris, Gedde Watanabe

Producer: John Hughes, Hilton A. Green

Writer: John Hughes

A young girl's "sweet sixteenth" birthday becomes anything but special as she suffers from every embarrassment possible.

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English-language romantic comedy films 626T

Films about teenagers 158T

1980s American films 3,440T

16.

Pretty in Pink

1986 film by Howard Deutch

Overview: Pretty in Pink is a 1986 American teen romantic comedy-drama film about love and social cliques in American high schools in the 1980s. A cult classic, it is commonly identified as a "Brat Pack" film.

Release date: 28 February 1986

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Director: Howard Deutch

Cast: Molly Ringwald, Harry Dean Stanton, Jon Cryer, Annie Potts, James Spader, Andrew McCarthy

Producer: Michael Chinich, John Hughes

Writer: John Hughes

A poor girl must choose between the affections of her doting childhood sweetheart and a rich but sensitive playboy.

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American coming-of-age comedy films 106T

1986 romantic comedy films 16T

1980s coming-of-age comedy films 20T

17.

Mean Girls

2004 American teen comedy film

Overview: Mean Girls is a 2004 American teen comedy film directed by Mark Waters and written by Tina Fey. It stars Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tim Meadows, Ana Gasteyer, Amy Poehler, and Fey. The film follows ...

Release date: 19 April 2004

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Director: Mark Waters

Cast: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Tina Fey, Tim Meadows, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer

Producer: Jennifer Guinier, Jill Sobel Messick

Writer: Rosalind Wiseman, Tina Fey

Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend ...

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LGBT-related Christmas films 34T

2000s English-language films 2,127T

Mean Girls (franchise) 4T

18.

Jennifer's Body

2009 film by Karyn Kusama

Overview: Jennifer's Body is a 2009 American black comedy horror film directed by Karyn Kusama written by Diablo Cody. Starring Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J. K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris, and Adam Brody ...

Release date: 10 September 2009

Genre: Comedy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy

Director: Karyn Kusama

Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, Adam Brody, Sal Cortez, Ryan Levine

Producer: Diablo Cody, Daniel Dubiecki

Writer: Diablo Cody

A newly-possessed high-school cheerleader turns into a succubus who specializes in killing her male classmates. Can her best friend put an end to the horror?

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2000s English-language films 2,268T

American rape and revenge films 117T

Films about human sacrifice 23T

19.

High School Musical 3: Senior Year

2008 American film

Overview: High School Musical 3: Senior Year is a 2008 American teen musical film directed by Kenny Ortega and written by Peter Barsocchini. The sequel to High School Musical 2 (2007) and the third installment of ...

Release date: 28 September 2008

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family, Musical, Romance

Director: Kenny Ortega

Cast: Zac Efron, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Lucas Grabeel, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman

Producer: Bill Borden, Todd Y. Murata

Writer: Peter Barsocchini

As seniors in high school, Troy and Gabriella struggle with the idea of being separated from one another as college approaches. Along with the rest of ...

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2000s English-language films 4,280T

American children's musical films 17T

High School Musical films 7T

20.

Grease 2

1982 film by Patricia Birch

Overview: Grease 2 is a 1982 American musical romantic comedy film, and a standalone sequel to the 1978 film Grease, adapted from the 1971 musical of the same name by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey. Originally titled ...