Teenagers and schoolchildren - this is a special audience and the most picky critics. Spectacular, dynamic plot, action, romance, love and torment - all this should be in one "bottle", and preferably in large numbers. If you like films about school life, we offer you a small selection. For starters, the latest and most popular American films about school and love.
"Daddy is 17 again"
Nothing is repeated twice, and especially youth, even if you really want it. This truth is familiar to everyone, but the father of two adult children, Mike dreamed of lost school years, and fate gave him such a chance. And now he is already the leader of the school team, the dream of all the girls and at the same time a classmate of his children. A negligent father turns into a great friend, but is everything so clear in life ?! The audience’s feedback was more than complacent and made the film a 71.3% rating on KinoPoisk. But among world critics, only 55% hold such an opinion.
"The perks of Being a Wallflower"
A dramatic tape tells you about a modest and inconspicuous teenager. Having lost the two closest people, he has been depressed for a long time. One day he finds a mysterious pen pal, who gradually pours out his soul, talks about problems and experiences. American films about school are sometimes not entirely clear to our viewers, however, all the characters are so real and natural that events are perceived as something ordinary, happening literally outside your window. Audience reviews at KinoPoisk are 79.3% positive; critics liked it more - 85%.
"Blame the stars"
Hazel is just a teenager, but she already had to face a deadly disease face to face. Cancer retreated for a while, but she does not feel relief, in fact, as well as interest in life. Hoping to find help, she begins to attend a support group, where she meets Augustus. Between teenagers, feelings inspired by them instantly flare up, they decide to go on a trip.
The list of melodramatic films about the school (American) presented below also contains, but this picture should be noted as a separate item. Reviews of world film critics and viewers about her were approximately equal - about 80% of the positive ratings went to the film.
Sparkling Comedy
Since we are talking about school life and students, then we cannot do without funny situations and laughter. To your attention comedy films about school and teenagers (American). The list was composed of tapes with the highest rating of viewers and critics:
- "American Pie". Religious American comedies, telling about the carefree and completely hectic life of a company of school friends from the moment of graduation to adulthood, when each of them already has his own family.
- "Macho and nerd." A youth comedy about how two not very successful special agents, in order to expose a gang of criminals, are forced to infiltrate an ordinary high school under the guise of students. Trying to realize their old dreams, they change roles: macho becomes a nerd and vice versa. Having become accustomed to the role, they almost forget why they returned to their wonderful school years. This film is a rare case when critics' ratings are higher than the audience's (85% and 71%, respectively).
- "Excellent student of easy virtue." The average schoolgirl Olivia is brought up in a liberal family with her adoptive brother. Once circumstances pushed her to a small and innocent lie, which began to grow like a snowball. And Olivia herself is already at the risk of becoming his victim. If you are interested in American films about school, then watching this tape will give you pleasure and give a pleasant evening.
- "School of survival". Three nerds chasing the respect of high school students. Fatty Ryan and bespectacled Wade decide to start a new life at another school. The first day was supposed to be triumphant, but something went wrong, and a bold cross flaunts the guys' reputation again. Then they decide to hire a bodyguard, for a ridiculous amount, they get exactly the one for whom they paid, and the ways of the rogue are, frankly, specific. The school is turning into a real battlefield, where there is no place for wimps.
- "She is a man." A classic story with changing clothes and funny situations. It all started with the fact that young Viola, in pursuit of the football championship, decides to stay with her brother for a while ... Few people know that the plot of the picture is a free interpretation of Shakespeare's play “Twelfth Night” and contains many references to it.
Non-American American films about school and teenagers
- "Treasure". The film has received wide acclaim from critics and many awards. A tragic and at the same time shockingly ordinary story of a 17-year-old girl trying by all means to break out of a vicious circle and escape from domestic violence. The situation is complicated by the fact that she is pregnant, and she already has one child. Oscar-winning drama has 72% of positive feedback from viewers on KinoPoisk and critical acclaim.
- "Cruel games." The film is about the "golden" youth and how sometimes entertainments and a sense of clear, but unreasonable superiority over others lead to. Katherine and Sebastian are high-school students and stepbrothers and sisters. Tired of affair and "ordinary" entertainment, they decide to come up with something new and more interesting. And the victim has already been chosen - the daughter of the director of the college.
- "Elite society". A film about teenagers, school and love. American students in search of thrills and adrenaline go to visit the most famous stars of Hollywood, but not through the front door. One by one they rob elite mansions. The film is based on events that took place in real life.
American films about school and magic: in several parts
- A series of films about Harry Potter. The epic about the wizard boy, the Hogwarts school and the cheerful company of his friends, who easily overcomes all difficulties. Not without tender feelings and decisive battles here.
- The sensational saga "Twilight" takes a leading position among adolescents. A beautiful love story of a clumsy girl from school and a mysterious but terribly attractive vampire.
- "Percy Jackson". This is another series of films on the cycle of novels R. Riordan. An ordinary student learns that the blood of Greek gods flows in his veins and, in the company of his own kind, repeatedly saves the world from destruction.
- "The Chronicles of Narnia". The film adaptation of the book in three parts was loved by the audience with its warmth, charm and kindness. The main characters found an amazing, magical world in the old closet, which is in the power of the Snow Queen. It is they who will liberate Narnia from ice and cold, because the ancient prophecy says so.
Stories of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Often, American films about school and teenagers are shot in the fantasy genre. The love of young (and not only) viewers for various miracles, magic and action is unlimited.
- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice". An ancient evil that has been sleeping for hundreds of years is torn out in modern Manhattan. Confronts him, like many years ago, the experienced and powerful magician Balthazar, but this time he alone can not cope. The magician is looking for a young student ...
- “Beautiful creatures.” Perhaps the swamps of the South are the most suitable place to hide from prying eyes and conversations, only they cannot keep a secret forever. Perhaps this is a very original and unlike other films about teenagers, school and love. American provincial towns are fraught with many secrets. Young Ethan counts the days before graduation to leave him as soon as possible, but he is haunted by dreams about a beautiful girl who in one day becomes quite real.
- "Timeless. Ruby book." This is the story of an ordinary 16-year-old girl, who completely unexpectedly learns about an amazing gift inherited from her grandmother. Gwendoline can travel in time. At first it entertains her, but then the veils of many secrets are opened, and everything is not so simple.
TV shows about school and teenagers
For those who do not have enough hours to immerse in the life of American schoolchildren, we recommend paying attention to the series.
- "Gossip".A popular American series based on a series of novels by S.F. Zigesar. From the screens to the audience, a mysterious voice tells about the most secret and scandalous secrets of the students of one of the most elite schools in New York.
- "The Vampire Diaries". The series will appeal to fans of the fantasy genre and those who love American films about school. The long story of the difficult relationship of high school student Elena Gilbert and two Salvatore brothers, who are also ancient vampires who have long been fond of her hometown.
- "Werewolf". Not only vampires can be charming and charming. And how do you like a simple schoolboy who became a werewolf by chance? Will he be able to accept the changes and save the life of his classmates?
These are not all films about school and teenagers (American). The list of them is quite large, we only drew attention to the most rated and popular.