Back to School Movies

Posted on September 11, 2015. Filed under: Library News | Tags: Back to school movies, Dazed and Confused, dead poets society, Freaky Friday, grease, Harry Potter, Kindergarten Cop, Legally Blonde, Matilda, Pitch Perfect, School of rock, She's the man, The Breakfast Club |

Who doesn’t remember their first day of school?

Here are some of our favourite movies that showcase the highs and lows of going back to school.

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1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Because I’m still waiting to get my letter to Hogwarts

2. Freaky Friday

Think your first day was weird? Try switching bodies with your mom for the day!

3. Matilda

Talk about a mean principal.

4. School of Rock

I only wish my school had this much rock and roll.

5. Kindergarten Cop

Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a kindergarten teacher. Enough said.

6. Dead Poet’s Society

A moving performance by the late Robin Williams.

7. The Breakfast Club

If only detention were actually this fun.

8. Dazed and Confused

And the award for the high school experience with the coolest soundtrack goes to…

9. Grease

Were you a Pink Lady or a T-Bird?

10. Legally Blonde

“Do you think she woke up one morning and said ‘I think I’ll go to law school today’?”

11. She’s the Man

Did you know this movie is based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night?

12. Pitch Perfect

The first day of school can be aca-awesome!

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