Shugo Chara! centers on elementary school girl Amu Hinamori, whose popular exterior, referred to as "cool and spicy" by her classmates, contrasts with her introverted personality. When Amu wishes for the courage to be reborn as her would-be self, she is surprised to find three colorful eggs the next morning, which hatch into three Guardian Characters: Ran, Miki, and Su.
Kes is a drama film that follows the story of a young boy named Billy Casper who forms a strong bond with a kestrel bird. Living in a working-class mining town in Northern England, Billy faces various challenges in his life, including a dysfunctional family, a sadistic teacher, and bullying at school. Through his relationship with the kestrel, Billy finds solace and escape from his difficult circumstances.
In Bottoms, two unpopular queer high-school students, PJ and Josie, accidentally injure their school's star quarterback, Jeff, resulting in their sudden popularity. To cover up their mistake, they create a false story about spending time in a juvenile correction facility and start a self-defense club for women. Alongside their friend Hazel and teacher Mr G, they hope to lose their virginities to their cheerleader crushes, Brittany and Isabel.
In 'Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life', a mischievous middle school student named Rafe Khatchadorian challenges the rules of his oppressive school with the help of his best friend Leo. Together, they come up with a plan to break every single rule in the school's code of conduct and bring creativity and fun back into their lives.
Welcome to the Dollhouse is a dark comedy that follows the life of Dawn, a socially awkward and unpopular girl in middle school. She faces constant bullying and humiliation from her peers and struggles to find her place in the world.
After a chance meeting in detention, five high school students with different backgrounds and struggles come together to form a band called Lemonade Mouth. Through their music, they find a voice to express themselves and bring about positive change in their school and community. As they face various challenges and obstacles, the band members learn about friendship, resilience, and the power of standing up for what they believe in.
In a world where the human lifespan has been extended, Kathy reminisces about her time at a boarding school called Hailsham and her adult life. She falls in love with Tommy, but Tommy and Ruth begin a relationship. The three friends eventually discover that they are clones destined to be organ donors. Tommy believes that their artwork can prove true love and grant them a temporary reprieve from donation. Kathy becomes a carer and watches many clones die. She reunites with Tommy and Ruth, who dies on the operating table. Tommy's artworks are revealed to be pointless, and Kathy is left waiting for her donations.
Over the Edge is a coming-of-age drama that follows a group of teenagers in a suburban community in the 1970s who rebel against the monotony and expectations of their middle-class lives. Frustrated with their parents, school, and the lack of opportunities, they turn to rebellion, drugs, and violence. The story takes a dark turn when their actions escalate and lead to tragedy.
After the death of his mother, a high school senior named Addison investigates the murder of his best friend Kevin and becomes determined to solve the case. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of drugs, secrets, and deceit, putting his own life at risk.
Nativity! follows Paul Maddens, a primary school teacher in Coventry who is assigned to direct his school's Nativity play. Feeling pressured by a rival private school's flashy production, Paul lies to his boss about a Hollywood producer planning to attend. As the news spreads, Paul's lie grows out of control and he must find a way to make the production a success.
The Worst Witch follows the story of a young witch-in-training named Mildred Hubble. She attends Miss Cackle's Academy for Witches, where she struggles to fit in and prove herself. Mildred faces challenges with her classmates, teachers, and even an evil twin. Through friendship and determination, she learns to embrace her unique abilities and become the best witch she can be.
A young, inexperienced teacher starts her job at an inner-city high school in New York City. She faces difficulties with her students, an incompetent principal, and the struggles of the school system. Through determination and perseverance, she strives to make a difference in the lives of her students and improve the education system.
Goodbye, Mr. Chips is a drama film based on the novel of the same name. It tells the story of a dedicated teacher at a boys' school in England during the early 1900s. Mr. Chips faces the challenges of World War I and his own personal life, including marriage, the death of his wife in childbirth, and his eventual retirement. Throughout it all, he remains a beloved figure among the students and staff of the school.
Set in Norfolk, England, the movie follows a high school teacher as he navigates the scandalous secrets of his own family history. From rumorous scandals to shocking revelations, he discovers the dark past of his ancestors while dealing with the complexities of his own life.
Heaven Help Us is a comedy-drama film set in the 1960s, depicting life in a Catholic boys' school in Boston, Massachusetts. The story follows a group of young students as they navigate the strict discipline, pranks, and secret desires of their teenage years. From secret confessions in the confessional booth to rebellious acts of disobedience, the boys learn about friendship, love, and the challenges of adolescence under the watchful eyes of their teachers.
Four best friends come up with an ingenious plan to cheat on their exams and get away with it. However, their scheme quickly spirals out of control, leading to hilarious and unexpected consequences.
When Eddie 'Gonzo' Gilman is expelled from his high school newspaper for a controversial article, he starts an underground newspaper to express his rebellious nature and expose the truth about the school administration. Along the way, he learns about friendship, loyalty, and the power of standing up for what you believe in.
Puberty Blues is a funny, heartwarming film that explores the challenges and triumphs of adolescence in 1970s Australia. It follows the story of two teenage girls, Debbie and Sue, as they navigate the complexities of friendship, love, and growing up. With its raw and honest portrayal of teenage sexuality and the pressures of fitting in, Puberty Blues captures the essence of the era and leaves a lasting impression.
Not quite a religious film, not quite a coming-of-age story, not quite a kiddie flick, and not quite a supernatural horror movie, Taliesin Jones's identity crisis nonetheless reveals a sweet examination of one child and his thoughts on God.
Arlette is a malicious schoolgirl who uses her feminine charms to attract, and then destroy, every man gullible enough to respond to her flirtations. She sets her cap for the art professor and very nearly does him in... but his loving wife and daughter help the deluded man escape the seductive mantrap.