Movies Similar to Not the Beach But It’s Not That Bad (2020)

Bella Swan relocates to a small Pacific Northwest town and becomes captivated by Edward Cullen, a secretive classmate who is revealed to be a 108-year-old vampire. Ignoring his warnings, Bella becomes increasingly…

Owen, a teenager navigating suburban life, encounters a strange television program through his classmate Maddy. The show presents a glimpse into a hidden, supernatural realm existing alongside their own. Watching it, Owen's…

Fifteen-year-old Anaïs, a smart but socially awkward girl living with her mother in San Francisco, learns a startling truth: her father, who she thought was dead, was actually the crown prince of…

This is a true story about Ken Carter, the head basketball coach at Richmond High School. In 1999, he made national news when he decided to bench his undefeated team. His reason:…

Jessica Spencer is the most popular girl at school, but she's also known for being cruel. Her life takes a bizarre turn after a strange accident involving cursed earrings and a meeting…

Starr, a sixteen-year-old girl who grew up in a poor neighborhood, now navigates the world of a wealthy suburban school. When she witnesses a police officer kill her unarmed best friend, Starr…

Driven by a dare, a star football player at John Hughes High decides to transform an unassuming, studious girl into a prom queen. This is a humorous take on classic teen movies…

Samantha Montgomery, often mistreated by her cruel stepmother, looks forward to meeting her online boyfriend at the school's Halloween dance.

Sixteen-year-old Poppy lives a life of luxury thanks to her unlimited credit cards, and she's developed a spoiled personality to match. Following one last thoughtless prank, her father sends her to a…

High school seniors Troy and Gabriella grapple with the prospect of college separating them. To confront their feelings about the future – their hopes and anxieties – they and their fellow Wildcats…

Six young ninjas protect their island home, Ninjago. They are skilled warriors who use their abilities and vehicles to battle villains and monsters at night. During the day, they navigate the challenges…

In a dystopian future, the Japanese government enacts the controversial "Battle Royale" law. A group of ninth-grade students are selected and compelled to fight to the death by their own classmates.

A popular athlete and a bright academic student land parts in the school play, sparking a friendship that challenges the established social hierarchy at East High.

Rick Riker, a shy teenager, gains extraordinary abilities after being struck by a radioactive dragonfly. He soon finds himself facing a new adversary: Lou Landers, who goes by the name Hourglass and…

Three popular students from different social groups discover they're all seeing the same guy. They team up for revenge, recruiting a newcomer to help them sabotage his relationships and ruin his reputation.

When a college student's paper is stolen and adapted into a blockbuster film, he and his best friend embark on a comical, over-the-top revenge scheme against the famous Hollywood producer who stole…

Tracy Turnblad, a cheerful teenager, auditions for the popular dance program, "The Corny Collins Show," and gets a coveted spot. Using her newfound popularity, she's driven to fight for equality, aiming to…

A government recruits nerdy teenager Cody Banks as a special agent. He must get close to his cute classmate, Natalie, to uncover a dangerous plot orchestrated by her father. However, even while…

Four best friends – Julie, Hannah, Yancy, and Farrah – have one last summer sleepover before starting high school. They’re about to have a life-changing adventure. Hoping to escape being seen as…

Detective Cassie Mayweather, a determined homicide investigator, and her new partner are investigating a murder. They're trying to understand two young men who are exceptionally intelligent but deeply cruel – killers whose…

In 1976, in racially divided Anderson, South Carolina, football coach Harold Jones befriends Radio, a mentally disabled African-American young man he meets near the practice field. Radio quickly becomes Coach Jones’ devoted…

Dizzy Harrison, a socially awkward high school senior, sees an opportunity for a fresh start when he intentionally gets expelled from his old school. He then seeks out lessons in how to…

Lola moves to New Jersey and lands a lead role in the school play. This makes her the target of Carla, the school's queen bee, who is determined to make Lola's life…

Shaun Brumder, a surfer from Orange County, wants to leave his troubled home life behind and attend Stanford to study writing. His plans are derailed when his college application is rejected due…

Haley is a talented athlete who doesn't seem to fully utilize her potential due to her difficult personality. Following a legal issue, a judge sends her to a prestigious gymnastics academy led…

A solitary teenager infiltrates a high school criminal organization to uncover the truth behind his ex-girlfriend's vanishing.

Odin James is the only Black student at the prestigious Palmetto Grove Academy. A star basketball player with NBA aspirations, he's popular with everyone – the coach, the Dean's daughter Desi, and…

Dana Marschz, a struggling actor now teaching high school drama in Tucson, inspires his students to create a musical sequel to Shakespeare's Hamlet that deliberately challenges social norms.

While shopping at the mall, the kind-hearted Jeremy Martin tries on a strange virtual reality headset and suddenly finds himself unable to control what he says, blurting out his every thought. This…

During a hot New York City summer, The Wackness follows a troubled teenager who sells marijuana in exchange for therapy with a psychiatrist battling his own addictions. His life becomes more complicated…

The film presents glimpses into the everyday lives of people living in a Vienna suburb as a heat wave grips the city.

A new student navigates a tough high school by attempting to join the cheerleading team. She quickly discovers she must compete not only with the reigning head cheerleader but also with her…

When high school basketball star Berke Landers is broken up with by his girlfriend, Allison, he struggles to cope. He unexpectedly connects with Kelly, the sister of his best friend Felix, and…

In their final year of high school, a group of students plot to steal the Baccalaureate exam papers from the education department, hoping to gain an advantage and ensure their success.

A successful author returns to his hometown to give a commencement speech. There, he is unexpectedly reconnected with a high school crush, Shasta O'Neil. The attractive senior playfully flirts with the author…

In the mid-1980s, a drama unfolds in a small Kansas town under the shadow of Cold War tensions. The lives of ordinary people – Dr. Russell Oakes, preparing for his work at…

A teenage romantic drama about high school cliques and first loves, blending elements of "Sixteen Candles" and "Pretty in Pink." Andie, an introverted girl, finds comfort with her unusual friends: her older…

This drama tells the story of Julie, a young girl struggling with guilt after her parents' death. She feels lost in her new life with her grandmother and has trouble making friends…

This inspiring drama tells the story of Louanne Johnson, a former Marine who takes on an unusual teaching assignment at a struggling inner-city high school. The program focuses on promising students facing…

On a scorching summer in Thamesmead, a large estate in Southeast London, the lives of three teenagers become connected as they deal with the difficulties of becoming adults. This moving story about…

Josie Geller, an ambitious junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, is tasked with a special assignment: going undercover as a high school student to study modern teenage culture. With her brother Rob's…

In 1976, Eliane arrives in a quiet town with her mother and disabled father, quickly attracting attention with her beauty and confident personality. A local firefighter, nicknamed Pin-Pon, is unexpectedly drawn to…

This film follows a young Black woman who confronts a surprising family secret: her father is not her biological parent. Determined to find her roots, she searches for her biological family and…

Set in the lively 1950s, this story follows Sandy, a kind Australian girl, who falls for Danny, a rebellious greaser. Their summer romance appears doomed when they face separate high schools. But…

Ninako Kinoshita has never experienced love until she meets Ren Ichinose, the school's most popular student. They become friends, and Ninako discovers a gentle and kind side to Ren that's different from…

This true story from 1998 follows five Latino and Black teenagers from a rough neighborhood in Miami as they strive to compete in the National Chess Championship. They are mentored by an…

When their best player is gone, a high school basketball team with strong Native American traditions must come together to fight for a chance at winning the state championship.

Laras, a bright and promising student, risks her future when a secret fantasy blog she runs is exposed to the whole school.

Orphaned at birth and burdened by a difficult family history, 11-year-old Selma makes a pact with her best friends: they will avoid boys and devote themselves to science. It seems fate has…

On a night trip to a party in Beirut, young Tou experiences a relentless string of misfortunes.

Edwin and Steven are inseparable friends who offer each other dating and relationship advice – despite having no real experience. They're also constantly looking for a place to relax and connect after…

Sophomore students Susie and Bobbie strive to join the prestigious POP Girls, the school's most influential group. Following a string of embarrassing setbacks, they finally get an opportunity to achieve their goal.

During the summer break between high school and college, a group of young people navigate the complexities of relationships, emotions, and self-discovery as they try to find their footing in life.

Set on the island of Southern Cross, the story begins when a boy named Takuto washes ashore after swimming from the mainland. He then enrolls as a freshman at Southern Cross High…

Sabina journeys from Romania to Holmsund, a town in northern Sweden, seeking employment with her brothers. Elin, recently graduated, is relishing the start of summer break. Their paths cross one evening, and…

On the day of his memorial service, a young gay man who has recently died wanders through the empty hallways of his high school.

This film explores the interconnected lives of three individuals in a Southern town, examining the lasting impact of trauma on their experiences.

As graduation approaches, a high school senior navigates the pressures of college applications while confronting the betrayal of her boyfriend.

Siena has a gift: she can see signs that indicate when people will die. When a sign appears concerning Brama, someone she cares for deeply, Siena desperately tries to prevent his death.

Nine-year-old Mathilde is spending her final day of summer vacation at the beach with her friends. A misunderstanding by her father leads him to misinterpret one of their games.

The film opens with the birth of Muzaffer, a baby entering a world that feels both familiar and alien. His defining characteristic is an insatiable curiosity. The central question becomes: what happens…

The night before Rocco leaves his Rhode Island home for photography studies in New York City, he faces a difficult choice about what he's prepared to sacrifice for his aspirations.

After a series of strange incidents leave several cheerleaders expelled or hurt, a new student named Riley starts to think her stepmom is involved.

A student undergoes a brain transplant and receives the brain of a serial killer after being inexplicably thrown into a pool with no water.

Peter recounts a memorable summer spent with his Aunt and Uncle in the countryside. Invited away from his parents' constant arguments, this year was unlike any other.