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Top 10 Back-to-School Movies

Over the years, the school yard has proven to be fertile ground for filmmakers. Here are some of our favorite movies and TV shows about the timeless struggle between students and teachers. They're all available on DVD.

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Best Movies About School, Diary of a Wimpy Kid first movie

Diary of a Wimpy Kid


In this film based on the first book in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, we learn that starting middle school is no walk in the park. Greg Heffley, the snarky main character, struggles with wedgie-loving bullies and the full cast of crazy middle school characters. He weighs what's more important: popularity or real good friends. (2010, PG)

Next: High School Musical

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