Top 10 Movies Related About Education
#10 Summer School (1987)
"Summer School" is a comedy-drama film helmed by Carl Reiner and released in 1987. It projects an engaging storyline for screen time of 1 hour and 38 minutes. This movie manages to boast an IMDb rating of 6.6/10, a Rotten Tomato rating of 57%, and an eBay rating of 5/5; with a Google Users' rating of 78% approval, it shows the perfect combination of humour and romance. Gym teacher Freddy's dream summer in Hawaii gets turned upside down when he's forced to teach remedial English at summer school. But amidst the uproarious trials of academic and administrative challenges, among Freddy's fellow instructors is the lovely and free-spirited Robin, with whom he finds romance. Released on July 22, 1987, in the United States and distributed through Paramount Pictures, 'Summer School' earned at the box office $35.7 million. Additional charm is brought to the film by the music by Danny Elfman and the very warm story by Jeff Franklin, Stuart Birnbaum, and David Dashev. A surprise mix of comedy, drama, and romance, 'Summer School' is one classic movie experience that will always be remembered.
#9 Waiting for Superman (2010)
The 2010 documentary-drama "Waiting for 'Superman,'" directed by Davis Guggenheim, weighs in on the condition of the public school system in the United States through its runtime of 1 hour and 51 minutes. Boasting a 7.4/10 rating in IMDb, 89% in Rotten Tomatoes, and an approval of 38% in Google users, this film attacks the decay of education in America with extreme vigilance. Ditching statistics and expert opinions, Guggenheim focuses on the personal stories of five students: Anthony, Bianca, Daisy, Emily, and Francisco. Their personal struggles and triumphs unfold the problems of problem-ridden academic settings, showing the stark reality in which there are no clear answers to the various issues concerning students. Released on September 24, 2010, in the USA, and distributed by Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, and Paramount Pictures Entertainment Canada Inc, 'Waiting for 'Superman'' elicited critical acclaim and reflective consideration of the state of education. The movie comes across a lot more powerfully with striking music by Christophe Beck and committed production from Lesley Chilcott, besides the box office of $6.4 million. It can now be considered a powerful exploration into the complications in the American system of education.
#8 Good Bye Mr. Chips (1939)
"Goodbye, Mr. Chips," a romance drama by Sam Wood from 1939, had its tale of reminiscence told on screen for 1 hour and 54 minutes. Coming back to appreciation, it indeed earned a good rating: 7.9/10 from IMDB, 84% Rotten Tomatoes, and as high as 47% from Google users.. The film is indeed yet another classic in the history of movies. Charles Chipping, a conscientious school teacher who began his service in 1870, reminisces about his lifetime of teaching as he oversleeps one morning and, therefore, is late for Morning Assembly. The film relives tenderly the tapestry of the retired teacher's life as he journeys down memory lanes, capturing the people who molded his experiences. Goodbye, Mr. Chips', which was released on May 15th, 1939 in the USA and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Loews Cineplex Entertainment, won kudos with Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role along with a National Board of Review Award for Best Actor. The box office success of $3.252 million the film made stands as a witness to the fact that there are some things that never go out of style, such as narration, and also how much a difference one committed educator could make in many lives.
#7 Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)
Amy Heckerling's 1982 comedy-romance "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" reflects the full circle of experiences of a group of youngsters going through adolescence within an hour and 32 minutes. With a lively 7.1/10 IMDb rating, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an impressive 83% from Google users, this film portrays quintessential early '80s teen life. Egged on by the ephemeral nature of their wit, it ensnares them in a world of sex, drugs, validation, and rejection-an honest, raw account of turbulent times, of experiences lived through. Released on August 13, 1982, in the USA, and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is based on the work of Cameron Crowe titled "Fast Times at Ridgemont High: A True Story." Made for only $5 million, 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High' became a domestic box office success with returns of $27.1 million-or $50 million-that cemented it as a staple of pop culture and a time capsule of early '80s adolescence.
#6 School Ties (1992)
"The sport-drama film School Ties was done in 1992 by Robert Mandel. Coming with a runtime of 1 hour and 47 minutes, School Ties has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10, a score of 60% from Rotten Tomatoes, and a score of 78% from Google users. Exploring the issue of identity and belongingness in the 1950s, the plot revolves around a Jewish student. Given a chance to study in an elite preparatory school, he later finds out that the entire experience is a curse, as he has to hide his religion to save himself from the rich-attending school. School Ties was released across the US on September 18, 1992, and was distributed by Paramount Pictures. The film was filled with a lot of issues on prejudice, privilege, and the price of assimilation. This narrative is written by Dick Wolf. Written by Dick Wolf and set up really strong in a prestigious institution where the character would be integrated, the film has a box office of $14.7 million, with a budget of $18 million but turns out poignant to the struggle of societal norms and the pursuit of acceptance.
#5 Boyz n the Hood (1991)
"Boyz n the Hood" is a written and directed crime-thriller movie by John Singleton, which has an interesting story to tell within 1 hour and 52 minutes. Boasting an impressive 7.8/10 IMDb rating, an impressive 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, a solid 76% Metacritic rating, and 87% from Google users, this movie continues to be one of the strongest narratives about three child friends, Darrin, Tre, and Ricky, who grow up in a Los Angeles ghetto and attempt to resist turning off toward diversion and delinquency. Boyz n the Hood' was released to the USA by Columbia Pictures on 2 July 1991. It was poignant, with aspects of urban life and systemic issues poignantly showing how social and economic disparity affects young lives. The box office brought in $57.5 million for the film, as this resonance thereof was heightened by the evocative musical score Stanley Clarke had crafted for it. John Singleton's piece-by-piece recording decorum along with believable storylines presents 'Boyz n the Hood' as one of the milestones in movies dealing with less-than-pleasing real life and survival instincts in hostile environments.
#4 The Breakfast Club (1985)
"The Breakfast Club," the quintessential comedy-romance film released in 1985, is directed by John Hughes, who also wrote the screenplay. Within an hour-and-37-minute tale, it's full of teenage angst and companionship. The movie manages a 7.8 IMDb score, a well-deserved 89% on Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.8 on the Filmaffinity page, and a likable 90% approval by users on Google-the timelessness of it all in depicting high school dynamics. Released in the USA on February 15, 1985, from Universal Pictures and distributed on home entertainment by the same company, 'The Breakfast Club' tells the story of five high school students from different mentalities who all end up serving Saturday morning detention. As the day progresses, their initial egos dissolve to give way to an unaccountably deep camaraderie. Made on a relatively modest budget of $1 million, 'The Breakfast Club' has all the ingredients of John Hughes' deft scripting and directed intricacies to really make this film a cross-generational cultural touchpoint. Edited by Dede Allen, the film stands as a testimony to world-altering level power possible when shared experiences take place, and the friendships forged in the midst of them on what would otherwise be a wholly unremarkable Saturday, save for the fact that these students spend it in detention.
#3 Stand and Deliver (1988)
"Stand and Deliver," the impactful 1988 drama and coming-of-age story directed by Ramón Menéndez, weaves a compelling narrative over its 1-hour and 43-minute runtime. Garnering a commendable 7.3/10 IMDb rating, an impressive 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, a 6.5/10 FilmAffinity rating, and a substantial 78% approval from Google users, the film follows Los Angeles high school teacher Jaime Escalante, portrayed by Edward James Olmos. Battling challenges from tough students like Angel Guzman (Lou Diamond Phillips) and pressure from superiors urging him to control his unruly classroom, Escalante chooses an unconventional path. He immerses his students in higher math, and after rigorous study, they excel in California's calculus test. However, their success faces skepticism, leading to a compelling narrative where the students must retake the exam to silence critics. Released on March 11, 1988, in the USA, and distributed by Warner Bros., 'Stand and Deliver' grossed $13.9 million against its modest $1.6 million budget. The film, enriched by Craig Safan's music, stands as a testament to the transformative power of education and the resilience of those determined to defy societal expectations.
#2 Hoosiers (1986)
"Stand and Deliver" is an incredibly powerful 1988 drama/coming-of-age story written and directed by Ramón Menéndez. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes and gives the audience a rather entertaining storyline throughout. It has a really good rating of 7.3/10 on IMDb; great, with 90% on Rotten Tomatoes; 6.5/10 on FilmAffinity; and an impressive 78% from Google users. The movie traces the story of Jaime Escalante, portrayed by Edward James Olmos, a high school teacher from Los Angeles. Fighting against the difficulties presented by tough students such as Angel Guzman and pressure from superiors to keep his unruly classroom under control, Escalante takes an unconventional path. He immerses his students in higher math, and after rigorous study, they excel in California's calculus test. But their success is looked upon skeptically, and the story becomes one in which the students must take the exam again to quiet the critics. 'Stand and Deliver' was released to the USA on March 11, 1988, through Warner Bros., and it grossed $13.9 million off its modest $1.6 million budget. The music of Craig Safan enhances this film, making it one about the power of education to change lives and about the resilience of some people in trying to live lives contrary to what is expected of them by society.
#1 Lean on Me (1989)
The powerful 1989 drama "Lean on Me," focused on teenagers and helmed by John G. Avildsen, had changed viewers in two hours-plus of runtime. A meritorious 7.4/10 IMDb rating, 68% Rotten Tomatoes, a modest 58% Metacritic rating, and an impressive 77% approval from Google users fall to the credit of the film. The storyline follows Joe Clark, an inflexible man who gets reinstated as principal of a rundown school rampant with drug abuse and violence. Released on 3rd March 1989 in the USA, it was distributed under Warner Bros. and Warner Bros. Pictures; 'Lean on Me' dramatizes determination and relentless drive for change out of defeat effectively. Backed by a box office gross of $31 million, this movie is definitely stronger with the musical genius of Bill Conti and production talents of Norman Twain. Lean on Me" is a powerful story about survival, mentorship, and the profound difference that can be wrought in the lives of inner-city communities and their youth by committed people.
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