Movies and TvShows featuring "preparatory-school" theme.
Gossip Girl follows the lives of a group of privileged teenagers from the Upper East Side of New York City, as they face peer pressure, betrayal, and the complexities of love and friendship. The series explores themes of materialism, social climbing, and the struggles of growing up in a high society.
Gilmore Girls follows the story of Lorelai and Rory Gilmore, a mother-daughter pair who share an unbreakable bond. Living in the idyllic town of Stars Hollow, they navigate the complexities of family, romance, and their eccentric community while cherishing their unique friendship.
James Bond Jr. is the nephew of the famous spy, James Bond. He attends a preparatory school where he is trained in weapons and espionage. Along with his friends, Bond Jr. fights against a terrorist group led by a masked villain. Together, they go on secret missions to stop the villain's terrorist plot.
Mia Thermopolis, an unpopular high school student, learns she is the princess of Genovia. With the help of her grandmother and friends, she must decide whether to accept her royal duties while dealing with love, friendship, and media attention.
In 1959, a maverick teacher returns to his alma mater and uses poetry to inspire his students to think for themselves and seize the day.
To Serve Them All My Days follows the life of David Powlett-Jones, a shell-shocked Welshman and former World War I soldier who becomes a history teacher at Bamfylde, a fictional public school in Devon, England. Set in the 1920s and 1930s, the series explores Powlett-Jones' struggles with his traumatic past, his relationships with his students and colleagues, and the changing dynamics of British society. As he navigates his way through the challenges of teaching and the complexities of English politics, Powlett-Jones finds solace and purpose in the sanctuary of the school.
Two brilliant young aesthetes, Brandon Shaw and Phillip Morgan, strangle their former classmate to death as an intellectual exercise. They hide the body in a chest and host a dinner party, with their guests including the victim's fiancée and father. Throughout the evening, their guest of honor, Rupert Cadell, starts to suspect and confronts them. As the tension increases, the truth is revealed and the police are called.
After being inexplicably kidnapped and imprisoned for 20 years, a man sets out to seek revenge on those who wronged him, uncovering dark secrets along the way.
Charlie, a student at a prep school, reluctantly agrees to babysit Frank, a cantankerous blind alcoholic. Their weekend together takes an unexpected turn as they embark on a trip to New York City, deal with family drama, and confront their own personal struggles. Through their journey, they form an unlikely bond and discover the importance of integrity and bravery.
Starr Carter lives in two different worlds: the poor, predominantly black neighborhood where she resides and the affluent, predominantly white prep school she attends. These separate worlds collide when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend, Khalil, by a white police officer. As the only witness, Starr faces pressure to speak up and seek justice for Khalil, but doing so puts her and her family at risk. She must make a difficult choice between staying silent to protect herself or finding her voice and advocating for change.
An idealistic music teacher struggles through his first year at an urban high school.
When twins from England, Isabelle and Annabelle, are sent to a private prep school in Los Angeles, they must adapt to the new environment, face challenges such as cheating on a test, and deal with a headmistress who doesn't approve of their unconventional methods. Along the way, they learn the power of sisterhood and the importance of staying true to themselves.
Major Payne is a tough military major who takes on the challenge of teaching a group of young delinquents. As he tries to whip them into shape, he faces various obstacles and engages in hilarious and action-packed adventures.
Max Fischer is a precocious and eccentric teenager at Rushmore Academy who develops a crush on his teacher and befriends an industrialist. When he discovers their affair, he embarks on a vendetta to seek revenge.
Another Country (1984) is a biographical drama that explores the life of a British spy and his experiences in a boys' school during the 1930s. The movie delves into themes of homosexuality, academia, Marxism, and the hypocrisy of British society. It follows the protagonist as he navigates the strict traditions and discipline of the school while trying to come to terms with his own identity and beliefs. The story unfolds against the backdrop of political scandal, exile, and the struggle for equality.
When a high school teacher loses her teaching job, she takes on a coaching position for a struggling football team, facing various challenges and obstacles. With determination and perseverance, she works to turn the team's fortunes around and prove herself as a capable coach.
Drama about a schoolmaster at a pre-war public school.
David Greene, a talented young football player, receives a scholarship to an elite preparatory school in Massachusetts. As the only Jewish student, David faces anti-Semitism and must confront the pressures of conformity and assimilation. He forms friendships, experiences betrayal, and is forced to make difficult choices that will shape his future.
When a group of terrorists take over a prep school, a group of students must band together and use their wits to outsmart the enemy and save their friends.
Afterschool is a drama film that follows a high school student named Robert, who accidentally captures the drug overdose of two fellow students on his video camera. As he becomes engulfed in the aftermath of the tragedy, he struggles with grief, guilt, and the voyeuristic nature of the digital age. The movie explores themes of youth, loss, and the disconnect between reality and the online world.