The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, Ezra Miller
A pair of charismatic seniors take socially awkward Charlie under their wing.
Why you'll love it
A socially awkward teenager navigates the ups and downs of high school life, friendship, and mental health.
The Breakfast Club
Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald
Five high school students meet in Saturday detention and discover how they have a great deal more in common than they thought.
Why you'll love it
A group of high school students from different cliques spend a Saturday detention together, discovering their shared struggles and forming unexpected friendships.
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara
A brash, cocky high school senior, tired of skipping school to spend a boring day at home, is determined to enjoy an epic day roaring around his favorite Chicago sites, enlisting his best friend and girlfriend to join him on the a...
Why you'll love it
A high school student takes a day off from school, showcasing the importance of enjoying life and the challenges of teenage rebellion.
Lady Bird
Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
A fiercely independent teenager tries to make her own way in the world while wanting to get out of her hometown of Sacramento, California, and to get away from her complicated mother and recently-unemployed father.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age story about a high school senior and her turbulent relationship with her mother, exploring themes of identity and independence.
Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Jonathan Bennett, Rachel McAdams
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 of alpha Plastic Regina George.
Why you'll love it
A new girl navigates the complexities of high school social hierarchies, highlighting the challenges and absurdities of teenage life.
Easy A
Emma Stone, Amanda Bynes, Penn Badgley
When Olive lies to her best friend about losing her virginity to one of the college boys, a girl overhears their conversation. Soon, her story spreads across the entire school like wildfire.
Why you'll love it
A high school girl uses rumors about her personal life to advance her social standing, exploring themes of reputation and self-identity.