The best high school movies work across generations. They might inspire you to imagine what high school might feel like, or reflect the ups and downs of your current high school experience, or make you look back at your high school days fondly or not-so-fondly. There's something inherently relatable about high school movies. Below, we rounded up the best high school movies, featuring classic and modern films, coming-of-age stories, and more. The next steps bring in elements of Cruel Intentions, 10 Things I Hate About You, and other classic high school films from long ago.