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10 Best Movies Like Lesson Plans

If you loved Lesson Plans, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Circle of Friends

Circle of Friends

1995★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Three girlhood friends now at college share first loves, first kisses and first betrayals. At the center of it all is the best-looking boy on campus. Can a self-conscious dreamer h...

#2
Teacher's Pet

Teacher's Pet

1958★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A rugged city editor poses as a journalism student and flirts with the professor....

#3
Submission

Submission

2018★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A well-respected professor who is a celebrated novelist and loving husband loses himself when he becomes obsessed with an ambitious and talented student....

#4
Goodbye, Mr. Chips

Goodbye, Mr. Chips

1969★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Academy Award-honoree Peter O'Toole stars in this musical classic about a prim English schoolmaster who learns to show his compassion through the help of an outgoing showgirl. O'To...

#5
St. Elmo's Fire

St. Elmo's Fire

1985★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Drama. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Reluctant to let go of college life, a close-knit team of seven friends--irresponsible saxophone player Billy, young Republican Alec, his girlfriend Leslie, struggling journalist K...

#6
Boys and Girls

Boys and Girls

2000★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Lesson Plans for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Ryan and Jennifer are opposites who definitely do not attract. At least that's what they always believed. When they met as twelve-year-olds, they disliked one another. When they me...

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