Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "summer-school"

1. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

PG-13 | 124 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace

Votes: 219,939 | Gross: $129.36M

2. Cape Fear (1991)

R | 128 min | Crime, Thriller

A convicted rapist, released from prison after serving a fourteen-year sentence, stalks the family of the lawyer who originally defended him.

Director: Martin Scorsese | Stars: Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Juliette Lewis

Votes: 217,182 | Gross: $79.10M

3. Summer School (1987)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy, Romance

Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on "field trips" - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test.

Director: Carl Reiner | Stars: Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas, Patrick Labyorteaux

Votes: 22,190 | Gross: $35.66M

4. Big Fat Liar (2002)

PG | 88 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family

Fourteen-year-old Jason Shepherd has a reputation for stretching the truth. So, when big-time Hollywood producer Marty Wolf steals his class paper and turns it into a smash hit movie, no one believes Jason's latest tall tale.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Frankie Muniz, Amanda Bynes, Paul Giamatti, Amanda Detmer

Votes: 39,630 | Gross: $48.36M

5. Ghost World (2001)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama

Two eccentric best friends graduate high school and respond to a man's romance-seeking newspaper ad as a gag, only to find their lives becoming increasingly complicated.

Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Steve Buscemi, Thora Birch, Scarlett Johansson, Brad Renfro

Votes: 126,953 | Gross: $6.22M

6. Inventing the Abbotts (1997)

R | 110 min | Drama, Romance

Two working class brothers court three wealthy and beautiful sisters in a small Illinois town.

Director: Pat O'Connor | Stars: Liv Tyler, Jennifer Connelly, Joaquin Phoenix, Billy Crudup

Votes: 14,047 | Gross: $5.94M

7. Stand and Deliver (1988)

PG | 103 min | Biography, Drama

The story of Jaime Escalante, a high school teacher who successfully inspired his dropout-prone students to learn calculus.

Director: Ramón Menéndez | Stars: Edward James Olmos, Estelle Harris, Mark Phelan, Virginia Paris

Votes: 22,390 | Gross: $13.99M

8. Cooties (2014)

R | 88 min | Action, Comedy, Horror

A mysterious virus hits an isolated elementary school, transforming the kids into a feral swarm of mass savages. An unlikely hero must lead a motley band of teachers in the fight of their lives.

Directors: Jonathan Milott, Cary Murnion | Stars: Elijah Wood, Rainn Wilson, Alison Pill, Jack McBrayer

Votes: 28,638 | Gross: $0.06M

9. The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)

PG | 94 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Seven junior-high-school girls organize a daycare camp for children while at the same time experiencing classic adolescent growing pains.

Director: Melanie Mayron | Stars: Schuyler Fisk, Bre Blair, Rachael Leigh Cook, Larisa Oleynik

Votes: 6,219 | Gross: $9.69M

10. The War (1994)

PG-13 | 126 min | Drama, History, War

A Vietnam veteran helps his kids battle over a tree house while recovering from his traumatic war experience.

Director: Jon Avnet | Stars: Elijah Wood, Kevin Costner, Mare Winningham, Lexi Randall

Votes: 13,577 | Gross: $16.55M

11. Torso (1973)

R | 92 min | Crime, Horror, Mystery

A string of appalling lust murders shocks the University of Perugia as a sadistic serial killer strangles to death beautiful college girls with a red and black scarf.

Director: Sergio Martino | Stars: Suzy Kendall, Tina Aumont, Luc Merenda, John Richardson

Votes: 7,844 | Gross: $0.74M

12. Swingtown (2008)

TV-PG | 547 min | Drama

As America celebrates its 200th birthday, two generations of friends and neighbors in a Chicago suburb explore new freedoms and seek connections with each other in the midst of the socio/sexual revolution.

Stars: Molly Parker, Jack Davenport, Grant Show, Lana Parrilla

Votes: 2,860

13. The Parent Trap II (1986 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 81 min | Comedy, Family

Two best friends plot to get their single parents together to stop one of them from moving to New York City.

Director: Ron Maxwell | Stars: Hayley Mills, Tom Skerritt, Carrie Kei Heim, Bridgette Andersen

Votes: 2,315

14. We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)

R | 101 min | Drama, Romance

An indiscretion between two close friends tears down their respective marriages.

Director: John Curran | Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Laura Dern, Peter Krause, Naomi Watts

Votes: 9,957 | Gross: $2.04M

15. Thumbsucker (2005)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Drama

Justin throws himself and everyone around him into chaos when he attempts to break free from his addiction to his thumb.

Director: Mike Mills | Stars: Lou Taylor Pucci, Tilda Swinton, Vincent D'Onofrio, Keanu Reeves

Votes: 22,001 | Gross: $1.33M

16. There Goes My Baby (1994)

R | 99 min | Comedy, Drama

Graduates of a Los Angeles high school in 1965 see America's culture and politics gradually change.

Director: Floyd Mutrux | Stars: Dermot Mulroney, Ricky Schroder, Kelli Williams, Noah Wyle

Votes: 1,173 | Gross: $0.12M

17. Swing Girls (2004)

105 min | Comedy, Drama, Music

A tale of delinquent and lazy school girls. In their efforts to cut remedial summer math class, they end up vitiating and replacing the schools brass band.

Director: Shinobu Yaguchi | Stars: Juri Ueno, Yûta Hiraoka, Shihori Kanjiya, Yuika Motokariya

Votes: 4,692

18. King Jack (2015)

Not Rated | 81 min | Adventure, Drama

An underprivileged teenager bonds with his young cousin while facing off against a vicious bully.

Director: Felix Thompson | Stars: Charlie Plummer, Cory Nichols, Christian Madsen, Danny Flaherty

Votes: 3,404

19. A Summer Tale (2000)

91 min | Comedy, Drama, Family

Two kids move in with a lonely undertaker who is secretly in love with the town's school teacher.

Director: Ulf Malmros | Stars: Kjell Bergqvist, Anastasios Soulis, Rebecca Scheja, Cecilia Nilsson

Votes: 4,485

20. Gracie (2007)

PG-13 | 95 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Grace, a football enthusiast, fights an uphill battle to play in the boys' varsity team of her high school and gain support for women's soccer while dealing with the death of her brother.

Director: Davis Guggenheim | Stars: Carly Schroeder, Andrew Shue, Elisabeth Shue, Jesse Lee Soffer

Votes: 4,330 | Gross: $2.96M

21. Barbie: Big City, Big Dreams (2021 TV Movie)

TV-Y | 60 min | Animation, Family, Musical

Barbie goes to New York to attend a summer Performing Arts program. There she meets another Barbie Roberts. Despite their quick friendship the two have to compete for the Spotlight Solo in Times Square.

Director: Scott Pleydell-Pearce | Stars: America Young, Amber May, Greg Chun, Daniel Mk Cohen

Votes: 540

22. A Separate Peace (2004 TV Movie)

R | 92 min | Drama, War

Strong friendship between students slowly turns into bitter rivalry with fatal consequences.

Director: Peter Yates | Stars: J Barton, Toby Moore, Jacob Pitts, Danny Swerdlow

Votes: 660

23. To Be Fat Like Me (2007 TV Movie)

TV-14 | 89 min | Drama

As part of a film project, a physically fit teenager dons a fat suit to gain experience of the hardships facing overweight high school students.

Director: Douglas Barr | Stars: Kaley Cuoco, Melissa Halstrom, Michael Phenicie, Rachel Cairns

Votes: 2,692

24. Jitters (2010)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Romance

A 16-year old Icelandic boy's first kiss with another boy gives him "jitters"--feelings he can't deny. This is a well-written film that captures the confusion and excitement of being a ... See full summary »

Director: Baldvin Zophoníasson | Stars: Atli Óskar Fjalarsson, Ilva Holmes, Gísli Örn Garðarsson, Birna Rún Eiríksdóttir

Votes: 1,645

25. Flying Colors (2015)

117 min | Comedy, Drama

Fact-based tale of a slacker high-school girl, years behind in her studies, who decides to start working hard and pass the entrance exams to a prestigious university in Japan.

Director: Nobuhiro Doi | Stars: Kasumi Arimura, Nanami Abe, Morio Agata, Atsushi Itô

Votes: 4,015

26. Camouflage (1977)

Not Rated | 106 min | Comedy, Drama

A group of students are spending the summer vacation at a university camp studying the science of linguistics. One of the camp directors, Jaroslaw, is a young professor who prefers the ... See full summary »

Director: Krzysztof Zanussi | Stars: Piotr Garlicki, Zbigniew Zapasiewicz, Christine Paul, Mariusz Dmochowski

Votes: 1,734

27. The Comeback Kids (2014– )

Comedy

Richie Eisenberg & Gary Fischer were child stars in the 80's. Now in their 40's, they're giving their big dream another chance. The problem, Hollywood has changed and they both struggle to make sense of a business they once conquered.

Stars: Richard Steven Horvitz, Joe Cipriano, Keith Coogan, Melissa Disney

Votes: 26

28. A Little Closer (2011)

Not Rated | 72 min | Drama, Romance

Three family members each learn the cruelties of love and sexuality.

Director: Matthew Petock | Stars: Sayra Player, Parker Lutz, Eric Baskerville, Chris Kies

Votes: 328

29. Winter Solstice (I) (2004)

R | 90 min | Drama

In this suburban drama, a widower confronts his older son's decision to leave home and his younger son's self-destructive behavior.

Director: Josh Sternfeld | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Aaron Stanford, Mark Webber, Allison Janney

Votes: 1,473 | Gross: $0.32M

30. General Education (2012)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy

Levi Collins is set to go to the local University on a tennis scholarship, but he forgot to tell his parents one thing: he didn't graduate. As a result, he must take summer school before ... See full summary »

Director: Tom Morris | Stars: Chris Sheffield, Maiara Walsh, Larry Miller, Janeane Garofalo

Votes: 813 | Gross: $0.01M

31. Uniform Virgin: The Prey (1986)

67 min | Crime, Drama, Horror

A viciously sadistic tale of an orgy of rape and violence in a Japanese high school.

Director: Hisayasu Satô | Stars: Hiromi Kurata, Megumi Hayase, Yôko Aimoto, Aiko Matsuoka

Votes: 57

32. Illegal (2010)

R | 107 min | Drama

Tells the stories of a group of people in Ciudad de Juarez with one thing in common: they are all looking for a better life for them and their families. For many, that better life waits just a short walk away in the United States.

Director: Ric Dupont | Stars: Shirley Rumierk, Luis Bordonada, Omar Leyva, Art LaFleur

Votes: 99

33. Mr Drew's School for Boys (2014– )

Reality-TV

Mr Drew takes some unruly boys under his wing as he tries to change their ways and their parents too.

Stars: Nick Frost, Stephen Drew

Votes: 25

34. Luna de verano (1959)

87 min | Comedy

Two young French girls, Monique and Colette, arrive to Spain in their convertible car to attend summer courses at the International University of San Sebastian. The first contact with the ... See full summary »

Director: Pedro Lazaga | Stars: Fernando Fernán Gómez, Analía Gadé, Tony Leblanc, Laura Valenzuela

Votes: 33

35. Escuela de verano (1959)

94 min | Comedy, Drama

Young women from around the world enroll in Escuela de Verano, a Mexico City summer school supervised by the bumbling Casimiro.

Director: Gilberto Martínez Solares | Stars: Germán Valdés, Flor Silvestre, Mapita Cortés, Adriana Roel

Votes: 20

36. Prepare Yourself: Mike Cernovich and Stefan Molyneux (2018 Video)

79 min | News, Talk-Show

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Stars: Mike Cernovich, Stefan Molyneux

37. My Apology to DISD (2006)

12 min | Short, Comedy

On a May morning in Dallas, Texas Israel Luna was offered a job teaching film production for a North Dallas summer school program. Less than a week later the DISD (Dallas Independent School... See full summary »

Director: Israel Luna | Stars: Nancy Chartier, Israel Luna, Gabriel Praddo, Steve Tate

38. Freedom Summer (2018)

12 min | Documentary, Short, Family

Moon is a 13 year-old discovering what it means to take responsibility as a leader. Rihanna is a 7 year-old learning to love the skin she's in. Freedom Summer follows them as they learn ... See full summary »

Director: Lu Asfaha

39. Day of the Wag (1976)

11 min | Documentary, Short

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Director: John Dick | Stars: Sue Berney, Joe Di Sario, Judy Dick, Doug Gautier

40. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: Beach Blanket Brandon (1991)

TV-PG | 45 min | Drama, Romance

With school out for the summer, Brandon decides to abruptly leave the Peach Pit and go work as a cabana boy at the posh Beverly Hills Beach Club which is run by the tough-minded Henry ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Braverman | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 262

41. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: Play It Again, David (1991)

TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance

Acting as a "big brother" to a 10-year-old boy, Brandon is asked to keep a secret that needs telling about his single mother's physical abuse. Meanwhile, Kelly fears a familial connection ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Braverman | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 232

42. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: Summer Storm (1991)

TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance

Cindy's mothering instincts upset both Jim and Brenda after she brings an injured Dylan to recuperate at their house after he has a accident while surfing in dangerous conditions, while ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Braverman | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 254

43. Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000)
Episode: The Party Fish (1991)

TV-PG | 46 min | Drama, Romance

While Brandon gets close to a fellow cabana girl at the beach club, named Sandy, a member takes Brandon under his wing with his hard-to-refuse offer which causes problems at home. Jim and ... See full summary »

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Jason Priestley, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering

Votes: 250

44. Little House on the Prairie (1974–1983)
Episode: A Wiser Heart (1981)

TV-PG | 50 min | Drama, Family, Romance

Laura attends a writing seminar in Arizona, but the experience is marred by a rude professor who cuts her down at every turn.

Director: Michael Landon | Stars: Michael Landon, Karen Grassle, Melissa Gilbert, Rachel Lindsay Greenbush

Votes: 285

45. Mr. Belvedere (1985–1990)
Episode: The Counselor (1988)

TV-G | Comedy, Family

Wesley's summer camp experience is marred by a counselor who gains his trust, and then betrays it with the manner in which he attempts to touch him. He is afraid to come forward with the ... See full summary »

Director: Tony Sheehan | Stars: Christopher Hewett, Ilene Graff, Rob Stone, Tracy Wells

Votes: 66

46. That '70s Show (1998–2006)
Episode: 2120 So. Michigan Ave (2005)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Fez move into their apartment, but can't agree who gets the room next to the bathroom. Red visits and gives them a taste of how rudely guests can behave, repaying the kids' own ... See full summary »

Director: David Trainer | Stars: Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson

Votes: 683

47. Ben 10 (2005–2008)
Episode: Ghostfreaked Out (2006)

TV-Y7 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

One of Ben's aliens decides to leave the Omnitrix and take over the world but needs to merge with Ben to become whole.

Director: Sebastian Montes | Stars: Tara Strong, Meagan Moore, Paul Eiding, Dee Bradley Baker

Votes: 588

48. 3Below: Tales of Arcadia (2018–2019)
Episode: Ill Gotten Gains (2019)

TV-Y7 | 22 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Colonel Kubritz stages a phony quarantine of Arcadia High School in a ploy to capture the royals -- and their advanced weapons technology.

Directors: Elaine Bogan, Francisco Ruiz-Velasco | Stars: Tatiana Maslany, Diego Luna, Nick Offerman, Glenn Close

Votes: 197

49. Stargirl (2020–2022)
Episode: Summer School: Chapter One (2021)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Crime

With summer break around the corner, Pat suggests the family take a vacation; Beth stumbles upon a major secret her parents have been keeping from her; Rick secretly tracks Solomon Grundy after suspecting he may be still in the area.

Director: Andi Armaganian | Stars: Brec Bassinger, Yvette Monreal, Anjelika Washington, Cameron Gellman

Votes: 947

50. The Ranganation (2019–2023)
Episode: Episode #3.4 (2021)

44 min | Comedy, Talk-Show

The topics discussed by Romesh and his guests this week are the road map for exiting the lockdown, a scary-looking robot artist and happiness.

Directors: Jamie Wiggins, Barbara Wiltshire | Stars: Romesh Ranganathan, Judi Love, Joe Lycett, John Cabrera

Votes: 7