Top 10 Movies About New Kids in School

Description: While not about a new kid, the film captures the essence of different high school stereotypes coming together, showing how even the most established students can feel like outsiders.

Fact: The movie was shot in a single location, the library of Maine North High School in Illinois, over the course of a month.

Description: Veronica Sawyer joins the popular clique known as the Heathers but soon finds herself in a dark comedy of high school politics and murder. This film is a satirical look at the new kid's desire to fit in at any cost.

Fact: The film was initially banned in some countries due to its dark themes and was considered too controversial.

Description: Cher Horowitz, though not new to her school, helps a new student, Tai, navigate the social scene, highlighting the challenges of being the new kid through Tai's eyes.

Fact: The film popularized many slang terms and fashion trends of the '90s, and its influence can still be seen in pop culture today.

Description: While not strictly about a new kid, Kat Stratford's rebellious nature makes her an outsider in her own school, and her sister's new boyfriend is the new kid in town, creating a dynamic of fitting in and standing out.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew." Heath Ledger's performance of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" was an impromptu addition to the script.

Description: Josie Geller, a 25-year-old journalist, goes undercover as a high school student, reliving her own high school days as the new kid. This film offers a comedic take on the new kid experience from an adult's perspective.

Fact: Drew Barrymore, who stars as Josie, also produced the film, marking her first venture into producing.

Description: Dizzy Harrison reinvents himself after being expelled from his old school, becoming the coolest kid at his new school. This comedy explores the lengths one might go to fit in and stand out.

Fact: The film features cameos from several notable musicians and athletes, including Gene Simmons from KISS and Tony Hawk.

Description: Cady Heron, homeschooled in Africa, must navigate the treacherous waters of high school cliques and social hierarchies when she moves to the U.S. This film perfectly encapsulates the struggle of being the new kid and trying to fit in with the popular crowd.

Fact: The screenplay was written by Tina Fey, who also stars in the movie. The film has become a cultural phenomenon, spawning a Broadway musical and numerous quotes that are still popular today.

Description: Olive Penderghast, a high school student, starts a rumor about herself to become more popular, but her new reputation leads to unexpected consequences. This film explores the social dynamics of high school and the new kid's struggle for identity.

Fact: Emma Stone's breakout role, the film also features a modern take on Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter."

Description: Charlie, a shy and introverted freshman, struggles to fit in at his new high school but finds friends who help him navigate the complexities of adolescence.

Fact: The film was adapted from Stephen Chbosky's novel, who also wrote and directed the movie, ensuring a faithful adaptation.

Description: Bianca Piper discovers she's labeled as the "Designated Ugly Fat Friend" and decides to reinvent herself, dealing with the social politics of high school as a new version of herself.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Kody Keplinger, and the term "DUFF" was coined for this story.