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A list of the best teacher movies. These are films that focus on teachers, teaching, and the conflicts our educators often go through when trying to teach. We believe we've thought of them all, but if you think we've missed one please feel free to add it to the list yourself. This list includes all genres, although teacher movies tend to always lean toward "inspirational". All types of schools are also included such as elementary, high school, preparatory, public schools, and colleges/universities. Best of all, a number of these films are based on real teachers. So if you're looking for inspiration and have respect for education, these are the movies for you.

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Rank     Name Release Directed by Genre(s)
  1. 1
    Up 10
    2003
    Richard Linklater
    Comedy, Family, Musical
    Most Listed
  2. 2
    1989
    John G. Avildsen
    Drama, Biography, Action, Biographical film, Drama Film, Coming of age
  3. 3
    1995
    Stephen Herek
    Drama, Family, Musical, Family Drama
  4. 4
    1989
    Peter Weir
    Drama, Period piece, Coming of age, School story
  5. 5
    2006
    Ryan Fleck
    Drama
    added by: Carly Kiel
  6. 6
    1988
    Ramón Menéndez
    Drama, Comedy, Biographical film, Coming of age
  7. 7
    1993
    Bill Duke
    Comedy, Musical
  8. 8
    1993
    Mel Gibson
    Drama, Film adaptation
  9. 9
    2009
    Lee Daniels
    Drama, Indie, Film adaptation
    added by: Lons
  10. 10
    1995
    John N. Smith
    Thriller, Biographical film, Teen, Crime Fiction, Drama Film
  11. 11
    1997
    Kevin Reynolds
    Drama, Thriller, Crime Fiction
    added by: Lons
  12. 12
    1967
    James Clavell
    Teen, Drama Film, Film adaptation, Coming of age
    added by: Carly Kiel
  13. 13
    1994
    Penny Marshall
    Comedy
  14. 14

    Waiting for Superman

    2010
    Davis Guggenheim
  15. 15
    1990
    Ivan Reitman
    Comedy, Family, Thriller, Action, Action/Adventure, Indie
  16. 16
    2002
    Michael Hoffman
    Drama, Period piece
  17. 17
    2004
    Christophe Barratier
    Drama, Musical
  18. 18
    2007
    Denzel Washington
    Period piece, Biography, Drama Film
  19. 19
    2011
    Jake Kasdan
    Comedy, Romantic comedy, Romance film
    added by: Carly Kiel
  20. 20
    2006
    Liz Friedlander
    Drama, Music
    Most Passionate
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    1. Mark
      The Best Teacher Movies at 9/26/2011 11:57 AM
      Dude, "187" with Sam Jackson is HORRIBLE. How can it be on this list?

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