Movies About College Life

From Gus Van Sant, starring Robin Williams, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated R

Good Will Hunting is a 1997 drama film directed by Gus Van Sant and starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck, Minnie Driver, and Stellan Skarsgård. The film follows Will Hunting (Damon), a troubled genius from South Boston who works as a janitor at MIT. When Professor Lambeau (Skarsgård) discovers Will's talent in mathematics, he recruits him as a research assistant. Will is helped by a therapist, Sean Maguire (Williams), and falls in love with Skylar (Driver). As Will's world begins to open up and he must choose between a new life and his past in South Boston, he is ultimately forced to confront his inner-demon. The film explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, as Will learns to accept himself and move on.

From David Anspaugh, starring Sean Astin, Jon Favreau, Ned Beatty, Greta Lind
Rated PG

Rudy (Sean Astin) is a working-class student from a small town in Indiana with a dream to play football at the prestigious University of Notre Dame. Despite the odds stacked against him due to his lack of money, size, and academic record, Rudy pursues his dream with unwavering determination and an indomitable spirit. With the help of his family, friends, and the university staff, Rudy eventually earns a spot on the team and becomes the first student in the history of Notre Dame to dress for a football game. Through his perseverance, he not only achieves his personal goal, but also inspires and encourages those around him to keep pursuing their dreams.

From Denzel Washington, starring Denzel Washington, Forest Whitaker, Kimberly Elise, Nate Parker
Rated PG-13

The Great Debaters is a 2007 American drama film directed by and starring Denzel Washington. It is based on an inspiring true story about a small, all-black college debate team from Wiley College in Texas that competes against the Harvard University debate team in 1935. Led by Professor Melvin Tolson (Denzel Washington), the team members, James Farmer, Jr. (Denzel Whitaker), Samantha Booke (Jurnee Smollett-Bell), and Henry Lowe (Nate Parker), use their intelligence, wit, and determination to triumph over the odds and make history. Along the way, they discover the power of words and how they can be used to achieve greatness. As they prepare for the debate that will determine their fate, they also grapple with the social issues of their time, such as racism and segregation, and the importance of education. The film highlights the power of intellect, perseverance, and teamwork, as well as the importance of standing up for what you believe in.

From John Landis, starring John Belushi, Karen Allen, Tom Hulce, Stephen Furst
Rated R

From Jason Moore, starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp
Rated PG-13

From Todd Phillips, starring Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, Will Ferrell, Jeremy Piven
Rated R

From Jeff Kanew, starring Robert Carradine, Anthony Edwards, Timothy Busfield, Andrew Cassese
Rated R

From Mike Newell, starring Julia Roberts, Kirsten Dunst, Julia Stiles, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Rated PG-13

From Elizabeth Banks, starring Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow
Rated PG-13

From Steve Pink, starring Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively, Adam Herschman
Rated PG-13

From Walt Becker, starring Ryan Reynolds, Tara Reid, Tim Matheson, Kal Penn
Rated R

From Robert Luketic, starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis
Rated PG-13

From Nicholas Stoller, starring Seth Rogen, Rose Byrne, Zac Efron, Lisa Kudrow
Rated R

From Joe Nussbaum, starring Amanda Bynes, Sara Paxton, Matt Long, Jack Carpenter
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Anthony Abrams, Adam Larson Broder, starring Christina Ricci, Hank Harris, Brenda Blethyn, Dominique Swain
Rated R

From Justin Simien, starring Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson, Kyle Gallner, Teyonah Parris
Rated R

From Alan Cohn, starring Tom Everett Scott, Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Poppy Montgomery, Lochlyn Munro
Rated R

From Charles Stone III, starring Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Orlando Jones, Leonard Roberts
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, starring Miles Teller, Justin Chon, Jonathan Keltz, Sarah Wright
Rated R

From Steve Rash, starring Pauly Shore, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, Cindy Pickett
Rated PG-13

From Rob Cohen, starring Joshua Jackson, Paul Walker, Hill Harper, Leslie Bibb
Rated PG-13

From Fred Wolf, starring Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings
Rated PG-13

From Robert Iscove, starring Freddie Prinze Jr., Claire Forlani, Brendon Ryan Barrett, Gay Thomas Wilson
Rated PG-13

From Wallace Wolodarsky, starring Barry Watson, Harland Williams, Michael Rosenbaum, Melissa Sagemiller
Rated R

From Dewey Nicks, starring Devon Sawa, Robert B. Martin Jr., Jason Segel, Michael C. Maronna
Rated R