Back-to-School Movies

From Troy and Gabriella in High School Musical to Napoleon Dynamite, school has been the setting for some of America's most popular movies. Before summer's over and the anxiety of the first day of school takes hold, enjoy one of these school trips with your kids. Bring the season in with a laugh, some cheers, and a tug at the old heartstrings.

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