School Cinema: 5 Best Movies About Education

Are you interested in watching movies about students, teachers and their life and challenges in school? If your answer is yes, read on and discover the best movies about education that can help you feel more motivated and uplifted.

Great movies about education usually give audiences the laughs and thrills but also provide important themes, messages and values. Here are some of the best movies about education ever made.

1. "Dead Poets Society"

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This classic film is one of the best movies about education. It stars the legendary Robin Williams as a teacher who tries to inspire his students to not go with the flow and to find their passion in life.

2. "The Breakfast Club"

#IfIMadeAMovie I'd make a sequel to THE BREAKFAST CLUB to see what they're all like in middle-age. pic.twitter.com/5OL7TZxt7X — Cutter Mitchell (@CutterMitchell1) April 30, 2016

This iconic comedy movie is about a group of students from different high school cliques brought together in detention. "However, by getting to know each other, they are able to move beyond their own cliques and get to know each other," Best Online Universities explained.

3. "Good Will Hunting"

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Once again, Robin Williams stars in one of the best movies about education. This Academy Award-winning movie also features the talents of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

"Centering on a brilliant working-class youngster who's forced to come to terms with his creative genius and true feelings," Variety shared. "This beautifully realized tale is always engaging and often quite touching." 

4. "Precious"

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This movie is about an illiterate girl who has gone through physical and mental abuse. Fortunately, Precious' teacher helps her get through the challenges and fight for a better life.

5. "School of Rock"

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One of the best movies about education is also one of the funniest movies of all-time. It stars Jack Black as a rock star wanna-be who poses as a teacher and recruits the students as his new band mates. It is a funny story about having fun while following your dreams.