The Ringer's 25 Best High School Movies
"High school movies resonate because they reflect our own experiences. We've all faced the highs and lows of teen life: cliques, friendships, anxiety, the pain of being unnoticed, and the stakes of new love. These films let us root for characters representing younger versions of ourselves. The genre evolves from '90s wish-fulfillment to more grounded films like 'Lady Bird' and 'Booksmart'; it's time to appreciate the genre's achievements. But what defines a high school movie? It must be set in or around a high school, addressing growing up among peers, capturing romance, camaraderie, fear, and ennui. It should focus on high school's micro-society. For example, 'Back to the Future,' despite many high school scenes, isn't a high school movie since it's more about Marty McFly's return to 1985. A high school movie should remind us of our teenage years and explain those feelings. Here are The Ringer's 25 best high school movies of all time." - theringer.com
avg. score: 13 of 25 (53%)
required scores: 1, 9, 11, 16, 18
