Top 10 Films About Classmates

Description: This iconic film brings together five high school students from different social cliques who spend a Saturday in detention together. Their interactions reveal the complexities of teenage identity and the universal desire for acceptance.

Fact: The film was shot in sequence to capture the natural progression of the characters' relationships. Also, the library where most of the film takes place was a set built specifically for the movie.

Description: Ferris Bueller, a high school senior, fakes being sick to skip school and takes his friends on an adventure through Chicago, teaching them (and the audience) to seize the day.

Fact: John Hughes wrote the screenplay in just six days. Also, the famous parade scene was filmed during an actual parade in Chicago.

Description: An English teacher, John Keating, inspires his students at an all-boys preparatory school to seize the day and appreciate poetry, leading to profound changes in their lives and perspectives.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised much of his dialogue, bringing a unique energy to the role. Also, the film's setting, Welton Academy, was filmed at St. Andrew's School in Delaware.

Description: Set on the last day of school in 1976, this film follows a group of students as they celebrate the end of the academic year, exploring themes of youth, freedom, and the transition to adulthood.

Fact: Many of the actors in the film, including Matthew McConaughey, were cast after being spotted at local high schools. Also, the film's soundtrack is considered one of the best of the '90s.

Description: Cher Horowitz, a Beverly Hills high school student, navigates the social scene with her best friend Dionne, attempting to play matchmaker while learning about life, love, and the importance of being true to oneself.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Jane Austen's "Emma." Also, the slang and fashion from the movie have had a lasting impact on pop culture.

Description: A modern retelling of Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew," this film follows the Stratford sisters, Kat and Bianca, as they navigate the complexities of high school romance and family expectations.

Fact: The film was Heath Ledger's first major American movie role. Also, the poem Kat reads at the end was written by Julia Stiles for the film.

Description: Cady Heron, a homeschooled girl, navigates the treacherous waters of public high school, dealing with the notorious "Plastics," a group of popular girls. This film humorously explores the dynamics of high school social hierarchies.

Fact: Tina Fey, who wrote the screenplay, based it on the book "Queen Bees and Wannabes" by Rosalind Wiseman. Also, the film has inspired numerous catchphrases that have become part of pop culture.

Description: Two high school best friends, Seth and Evan, embark on a quest to buy alcohol for a party, leading to a series of misadventures that test their friendship and reveal their true selves.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life experiences of its writers, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Also, the character names Seth and Evan are named after the writers themselves.

Description: Olive Penderghast, a high school student, decides to use the rumor mill to her advantage, turning her reputation into a business of sorts, which leads to unexpected consequences and lessons about honesty and integrity.

Fact: The film's title is a play on the term "easy A," referring to an easy grade, but also hints at the protagonist's name, Olive. Also, Emma Stone's performance in this film helped solidify her status as a leading actress.

Description: Charlie, an introverted high school freshman, forms an unlikely friendship with two seniors, Sam and Patrick, leading to a transformative year filled with love, loss, and self-discovery.

Fact: The film was adapted from Stephen Chbosky's novel of the same name, which he also wrote and directed. Also, the movie's title is derived from a line in the book, "We accept the love we think we deserve."