Movies and TvShows featuring "student-athlete" theme.
Sex Education follows the story of Otis Milburn, a socially awkward high school student who lives with his sex therapist mother. When a rebellious girl, Maeve, proposes they start a schoolwide sex education business to help their fellow students, Otis reluctantly agrees. Together, they navigate the complexities of teenage sexuality and relationships, while also dealing with their own personal issues.
Glee follows the journey of a group of high school students who come together to form a glee club. The club is made up of students from different social groups and backgrounds, including athletes, geeks, cheerleaders, and outcasts. Through their love for singing and performing, the students navigate the challenges of high school and discover the power of friendship and acceptance.
Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy, becomes an All-American football player and NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Jim Carroll, a teenager aspiring to become a basketball star, spirals into the harrowing depths of drug addiction, jeopardizing his future.
Friday Night Lights follows the lives of the players, coaches, and families involved with a high school football team in a small Texas town. The show explores the challenges they face on and off the field, their relationships, and the impact of the sport on their lives.
Good girl Sandy Olsson and greaser Danny Zuko meet and fall in love during their summer vacation. When they discover they're now in the same high school, they try to rekindle their romance. Danny tries to protect his cool image, causing Sandy to storm off. With the help of their friends, they eventually reconcile and confess their feelings for each other at the school dance. Despite obstacles and misunderstandings, Danny and Sandy end up together, flying off into the sky in Danny's car.
Five high school students from different social groups report for Saturday detention. As they spend the day together, they open up to each other, revealing their secrets and fears. Despite their differences, they form unexpected friendships and challenge stereotypes. In the end, they write a motivating letter to their disciplinary principal, challenging his preconceived judgments and demonstrating their growth and realization that they are more than the labels society has placed on them.
A group of male friends become obsessed with five mysterious sisters who are sheltered by their strict, religious parents in suburban Detroit in the mid 1970s. The story takes place in affluent Grosse Pointe, Michigan, in 1974, as four neighborhood boys reflect on their neighbors, the five Lisbon sisters. The film begins with the suicide attempt of the youngest sister, Cecilia, as she slits her wrist in a bath. The family therapist Dr. Horniker suggests that Cecilia may have a problem with feeling neglected and advises her parents to pay more attention to her and their other children. After Cecilia's death, the Lisbon parents become even more overprotective, isolating their daughters from the community. Lux, one of the sisters, forms a secret relationship with the school heartthrob Trip Fontaine, but he abandons her after having sex. The sisters are then punished and confined to their house. Lux continues to have anonymous sexual encounters on the roof of the house. The boys across the street, who are obsessed with the sisters, eventually discover that all the sisters have killed themselves in a suicide pact. Devastated, their parents flee the neighborhood, and the community acts as if the Lisbon family never existed. The boys are left haunted by the mystery of the Lisbon sisters' suicides and will spend the rest of their lives trying to unravel it.
Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend is a controversial and shocking anime movie that tells the story of a realm where demons and humans coexist. A young student athlete named Nagumo is chosen to become the Overfiend, a powerful being destined to bring about the destruction and rebirth of the world. As Nagumo struggles with his newfound powers, he becomes caught in a violent and sexually explicit battle between demons, humans, and otherworldly creatures. With graphic scenes of violence, sexual assault, and extreme horror, Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend pushes the boundaries of conventional anime, making it a cult classic among fans of the genre.
Overcomer is a drama movie that follows the story of a high school basketball coach who helps a cross-country runner overcome various obstacles, including asthma and a blind man. Through their journey, they both discover their true identities and learn important life lessons about faith, perseverance, and the power of belief in oneself.
Hang Time is a comedy TV show that follows the lives of a high school basketball team and their adventures on and off the court. The show explores themes of friendship, dating, and the challenges of being a teenage athlete.
Splendor in the Grass is a melodramatic film about unrequited love, sexual repression, and the challenges faced by two high school sweethearts in 1920s Kansas, where their relationship is tested by family pressure, social norms, and personal struggles. It explores themes of forbidden love, coming-of-age, and the pursuit of happiness amidst societal expectations.
Popular is a TV show that follows the life of a high school student who tries to balance popularity and personal conflicts. The series explores themes of peer pressure, social issues, and the challenges of teenage life.
23 Blast is based on the true story of Travis Freeman, a high school football player who becomes blind and must learn to navigate the challenges that come with his disability. With the support of his friends, family, and coach, Travis proves that determination and perseverance can overcome any obstacle.
HANA-KIMI (2007) follows Mizuki Ashiya, a high school girl who transfers to an all-boys school in order to meet her idol, high jumper Izumi Sano. To blend in, Mizuki disguises herself as a boy and becomes Sano's roommate. As Mizuki navigates her new life at the school, she forms friendships, faces competition, and experiences unrequited love. The series explores themes of friendship, identity, and love.
Makur Maker was a five-star NBA prospect headed to the Draft—until an unexpected detour led him to Howard University. This inspiring docuseries follows Makur's journey and his determination to rewrite his story with the help of his family.
Love Story is a tragic romance about a wealthy Harvard student and a working-class girl who fall in love and face numerous challenges, including class differences and a terminal illness.
Radio is a heartwarming film based on the true story of James Robert Kennedy, a mentally disabled man who becomes an integral part of a high school football team in South Carolina. Despite facing discrimination and prejudice, Radio wins the hearts of the players and the community as he learns the game of football and inspires his team to greatness.
The Express tells the inspiring true story of Ernie Davis, a talented college football player who overcomes racial barriers and becomes the first African-American to win the Heisman Trophy. Set in the 1950s and 1960s, the film follows Davis' journey as he faces racism, adversity, and the pressures of fame. With the support of his coach and teammates, Davis leaves a lasting legacy on and off the football field.
Forever Strong is a movie about a troubled young rugby player who, after landing himself in juvie, finds redemption and a new sense of purpose through the sport. Under the guidance of an experienced coach, he learns valuable life lessons and forms strong bonds with his teammates. The film explores themes of determination, redemption, and the power of mentorship.