Back-to-School Movies
Last updated: August 19, 2025
Already feeling the back-to-school blues creeping up? Brush them away with this list of back-to-school movies that'll get your kids excited to hear the bell ring. From Harry, Ron, and Hermione's magic classes at Hogwarts to the high school struggles of Napoleon Dynamite, school has been the setting for some of America's most popular movies. Some of these movies push boundaries, so be sure to check them out first and have conversations about your rules for the school year. For other fun back-to-school options, check out our list of Back-to-School Books and Best High School Movies.
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