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10 Best Movies Like After School

If you loved After School, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Blinded by the Light

Blinded by the Light

2019★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In 1987, during the austere days of Thatcher’s Britain, a teenager learns to live life, understand his family, and find his own voice through the music of Bruce Springsteen....

#2
The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her...

#3
Real Women Have Curves

Real Women Have Curves

2002★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

In East Los Angeles, an 18-year-old struggles between her ambitions of going to college and the desires of her domineering mother for her to get married, have children, and oversee...

#4
Tex

Tex

1982★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own....

#5
I Love You, Beth Cooper

I Love You, Beth Cooper

2009★ 6.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A valedictorian's declaration of love for a high-school cheerleader launches a night of revelry, reflection and romance for a group of graduating seniors....

#6
An Education

An Education

2009★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to After School for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Despite her sheltered upbringing, Jenny is a teen with a bright future; she's smart, pretty, and has aspirations of attending Oxford University. When David, a charming but much old...

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