Dead Poets Society
Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, Ethan Hawke
Maverick teacher John Keating returns in 1959 to the prestigious New England boys' boarding school where he was once a star student, using poetry to embolden his pupils to new heights of self-expression.
Why you'll love it
A passionate teacher inspires his students to seize the day and pursue their dreams, challenging the traditional educational system.
Freedom Writers
Hilary Swank, Imelda Staunton, Patrick Dempsey
Erin Gruwell, a young teacher in a racially divided Los Angeles school, inspires her class of at-risk students, deemed incapable of learning, to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and pursue education beyond high school.
Why you'll love it
A dedicated teacher uses writing to help her at-risk students find their voices and overcome their struggles.
Stand and Deliver
Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan
The story of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout-prone students to learn calculus.
Why you'll love it
A math teacher in a tough school motivates his students to excel in calculus, proving that they can achieve great things.
School of Rock
Jack Black, Mike White, Joan Cusack
After being kicked out of his rock band, Dewey Finn becomes a substitute teacher of an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.
Why you'll love it
A wannabe rock star poses as a substitute teacher and inspires his students through music, teaching them valuable life lessons.