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Jun 12, 2021 · What are the best last-day-of-school movies for elementary and beyond? From High School Musical to Dazed and Confused, these are some of the best.
- JM Farkas
- A Goofy Movie. It’s the last day of school for 14-year-old, Max Goof, who also happens to be the son of everyone’s favorite dog and Disney icon, Goofy. It’s not easy being the kid of a famous canine, so Max makes sure to kick off summer with a memorable bang by taking over the school auditorium during the assembly, much to the dismay of the school principal, but to the delight of his crush, Roxanne.
- The Peanuts Movie. A classic story about an underdog and his dog, The Peanuts Movie follows Charlie brown’s quest for reinvention and his mission to impress the new red-headed cutie in the neighborhood.
- Recess: School’s Out. It’s every kid’s worst nightmare: the disappearance of summer vacation. Thank goodness, T.J. Detweiler and his friends are readier than ever to uncover the ex-Principal’s diabolical plot to eliminate the most fun two months of the whole year with the power of his stolen Tractor Beam.
- High School Musical 2. The Wildcats are back and ready to dance their way across their desks and slide into July. But before they can start their jobs at the country club owned by Sharpay and Ryan’s parents (Saved by the Bell plot inspiration, anybody?)
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- Dazed and Confused. Arguably the quintessential 'schools out for summer movie,' Dazed and Confused focuses on different groups of students on their last day of school on May 28, 1976, in Texas.
- Booksmart. In many ways, Booksmart is a spiritual successor to Eighth Grade (even with this film being the directorial debut for Olivia Wilde). While Eighth Grade was the last day of middle school, Booksmart follows Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) on the night before their graduation as they look to have fun and party after years of focusing on their academics.
- Eighth Grade. Eighth Grade takes place on the last week of school for middle-grade student Kayla Day (Elsie Fisher). The film is the directorial debut for comedian Bo Burnham and examines a host of issues, like how a generation who has grown up with social media so prevalent in their lives copes with mental health as well as their own sense of self.
- A Goofy Movie. A followup to the popular series Goof Troop, A Goofy Movie sees Goofy (the quasi-dog) attempting to bond with his now 14-year-old son Max, in fear that the two are drifting apart.
- Grease. Grease is what every kid thought high school would be like and what every adult is relieved high school wasn't like. That end of the year carnival is unparalleled in on-screen, last day of school vibes.
- The Parent Trap. Because nothing says summer like meeting your long lost, identical twin at summer camp. Click here to watch.
- Stand By Me. The last day of school is the perfect time to start thinking about what you and your friends want your summer adventures to be. And if you're at a loss for ideas, Stand By Me is definitely a good place to start.
- Dazed And Confused. Dazed and Confused is all about the struggles of leaving high school behind — talk about that last day of school feeling. Click here to watch.
19 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Superbad. 2007 1h 53m R. 7.6 (635K) Rate. 76 Metascore. Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry. Director Greg Mottola Stars Michael Cera Jonah Hill Christopher Mintz-Plasse. 2. American Pie. 1999 1h 35m R. 7.0 (435K)
May 23, 2024 · From ‘Booksmart’ to ‘Superbad,’ the senior-year “I’m leaving high school” movie is a cherished genre. Here, the best movies for saying good-bye to school.
Before they start gearing up for standardized testing, final exams or even school sports tournaments, organize a family movie night (or two!) to get their minds in the right place. We promise these uplifting films will motivate them to power through the last part of the year like rock stars.
