Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Higher Learning List

  • The Social Network - Explores themes of college life, ambition, and social issues related to technology.
  • Dead Poets Society - Focuses on the transformative experience of a group of students and their reflections on education.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - Highlights personal struggles and the quest for a better life against societal barriers.
  • American History X - Deals with themes of racism, identity, and redemption within a school environment.
  • School Daze - Explores the complexities of college life, race, and societal expectations.
  • Coach Carter - Confronts issues of education and personal responsibility in the context of sports and teamwork.
  • Boyz n the Hood - Focuses on the realities of life in a challenging urban environment and the impact on youth.
  • A Beautiful Mind - Portrays struggles with identity and acceptance while fostering a deep exploration of intellect.
  • The Breakfast Club - A group of students from different backgrounds bond over their shared experiences in detention.
  • Dangerous Minds - Follows an idealistic teacher who inspires students from challenging backgrounds.
  • Freedom Writers - Centres on a teacher's efforts to inspire her at-risk students through writing.
  • Straight Outta Compton - Explores music culture and the rise of artists amidst societal challenges and racial issues.
  • Grown Ups - Revisits friendships and the challenges of upbringing in a humorous yet poignant way.
  • The Great Debaters - Follows a college debate team navigating racial prejudice and academic excellence.
  • Legally Blonde - Challenges stereotypes in a college setting through humor and self-discovery.
  • Sister Act - Combines themes of identity, acceptance, and the transformative power of community.
  • Selma - Focuses on civil rights and the significant impact of activism on societal changes.
  • Remember the Titans - A sports team struggles with racial tensions, highlighting themes of unity and friendship.
  • Stand and Deliver - A math teacher inspires underprivileged students to excel academically.
  • Fruitvale Station - Depicts the last day of a man’s life and addresses issues of race and justice.
  • The Hate U Give - Explores the impact of police violence on a young woman's life and her journey for justice.
  • The Help - Addresses racial issues in the 1960s through the eyes of women working in domestic roles.
  • Notorious - Examines the rise of a hip-hop icon amidst societal pressures and personal struggles.
  • Do the Right Thing - A powerful exploration of racial tension and community dynamics in a Brooklyn neighborhood.
  • The Great Escape - Themes of resilience, camaraderie, and the fight for freedom under dire circumstances.
  • 12 Years a Slave - A harrowing story of survival and resilience against the backdrop of American slavery.
  • Precious - Follows a young woman's struggles with abuse, poverty, and her quest for a better life.
  • The Blind Side - A true story of an underprivileged youth who finds success with the help of a caring family.
  • Moonlight - Explores themes of identity, sexuality, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Focuses on a struggling family's pursuit of dreams amid social barriers.
  • Battle of the Sexes - Highlights social issues and gender equality within the sports world.
  • The Imitation Game - Focuses on the struggle for acceptance and recognition amidst societal prejudices.
  • The Blindside - A story about overcoming adversity and personal growth through mentorship.
  • Boys in the Hood - Explores the realities of growing up in a challenging environment and the impact of choices.
  • The 40-Year-Old Virgin - Humorous exploration of relationships and societal expectations in a personal journey.
  • Into the Wild - Journey of self-discovery and the rejection of societal norms in pursuit of personal truth.
  • Spotlight - Investigates systemic issues within institutions and the fight for justice.
  • The King's Speech - A story of overcoming personal challenges to make an impact in leadership and public life.
  • Spotlight - Investigates systemic issues and focuses on uncovering the truth behind powerful institutions.
  • Moonlight - Explores personal identity and the struggles faced by individuals in a marginalized community.

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# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2010 United States of America 767077 7.8 Movie Released PG-13
2 1989 United States of America 556046 8.1 Movie Released
3 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
4 1998 United States of America 1197920 8.5 Movie Released R
5
School Daze
School Daze
121 min
1988 United States of America 8183 6.1 Movie Released R
6
Coach Carter
Coach Carter
136 min
2005 Germany 174067 7.3 Movie Released
7
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood
112 min
1991 United States of America 156880 7.8 Movie Released R
8 2001 United States of America 996118 8.2 Movie Released
9 1985 United States of America 442607 7.8 Movie Released R
10 1995 United States of America 57632 6.5 Movie Released R
11
Freedom Writers
Freedom Writers
123 min
2007 Germany 86020 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
12 2015 United Kingdom 220623 7.8 Movie Released R
13
Grown Ups
Grown Ups
102 min
2010 United States of America 281610 6 Movie Released PG-13
14 2007 United States of America 63349 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
15 2001 United States of America 253259 6.5 Movie Released PG-13
16
Sister Act
Sister Act
100 min
1992 United States of America 109793 6.5 Movie Released PG
17
Selma
Selma
127 min
2014 France 95930 7.5 Movie Released PG-13
18 2000 United States of America 234392 7.8 Movie Released PG
19 1988 United States of America 22576 7.3 Movie Released PG
20 2013 United States of America 86396 7.5 Movie Released
21
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
133 min
2018 United States of America 40892 7.5 Movie Released
22
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
23
Notorious
Notorious
103 min
1946 United States of America 108300 7.9 Movie Released
24 1989 United States of America 114091 8 Movie Released R
25 1963 United States of America 261224 8.2 Movie Released
26 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
27
Precious
Precious
110 min
2009 United States of America 116901 7.3 Movie Released
28
The Blind Side
The Blind Side
129 min
2009 United States of America 364032 7.6 Movie Released PG-13
29
Moonlight
Moonlight
111 min
2016 United States of America 334820 7.4 Movie Released R
30 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
31 2017 United Kingdom 60653 6.7 Movie Released PG-13
32 2014 United States of America 832628 8 Movie Released PG-13
33
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
148 min
2007 United States of America 663145 8.1 Movie Released R
34
Spotlight
Spotlight
129 min
2015 United States of America 506139 8.1 Movie Released R
35 2010 United Kingdom 711617 8 Movie Released
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