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Plot Summary:
Tired of being bullied, Cassandra Evans prays that her nemesis, Katie Sharp, the queen bee of social media, would know what it’s like to walk a day in her shoes. Her prayer is answered in an unexpected way when they get switched.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 815
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: humorous, psychological, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, contemplative, crying
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Camp Tough Love (2017)
Plot Summary:
Chloe, a troubled teen, meets other troubled girls and must come to grips with her Christian faith at a camp where she must earn her way out.
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Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: psychological, christian film, tense, light, unusual plot structure, humorous, contemplative
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Girl Flu. (2016)
Plot Summary:
Bird, a smart level-headed tween, and her immature stoner mom gracelessly navigate the arrival of Bird’s first period, which she gets on the last day of school… in front of the entire class.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 519
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, unusual plot structure, humorous, crying, contemplative
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Een goed leven (2015)
Plot Summary:
Helen (Ariane Schluter) suddenly find herself penniless and without a home after the death of her well to do husband who has overdrawn his credit account. She rent a room with common comfort room, dining area cum kitchen for all the tenants living in that place. There she met Joeri (Jonas Smulders), an adorable and cute gay rent boy who also resides in that apartment. They bond a special friendship but a one night stand might ruin it all. Is there any chance Helen might be happy again?.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 104
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: Netherlands
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: psychological, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, humorous, contemplative
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Lady Luck (2017)
Plot Summary:
Through their individual trials and turbulence, three strangers are drawn together under one roof.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: psychological, light, unusual plot structure, humorous, suspenseful, contemplative
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Catching Faith (2015)
Plot Summary:
From the outside, Alexa has the perfect life. Her son is the high school football star, daughter a straight A student and her husband is CFO of a booming start-up company. The sudden death.
IMDB Rating: 4.7
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Drama, Family, Sport
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: christian film, light, uplifting, feel good, captivating, entertaining, contemplative, disgusting, crying, independent film
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Second Glance (1992)
Plot Summary:
Dan Burgess is a Christian. Dan Burgess thinks he's not impacting anyone for the LORD. Dan Burgess thinks he's missing out on "all the fun". Dan Burgess wants out of the Christian life. Then... one day... Dan Burgess is forced to take a [Second Glance].
IMDB Rating: 3.8
IMDB Votes: 518
Genere: Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 50 min
Plot tags: christian film, campy
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Breaking Legs (2017)
Plot Summary:
It's 'Footloose' meets 'Mean Girls' as high school freshman Bloom moves to a town where there's no place to dance - except the school dance team! But when the boyfriend of the team's lead girl falls for her, she'll have to fight to win her place amongst these venomous girls. Breaking Legs is sure one to kick your boots off and pull up your heels, as these kids dance the field away to compete for the homecoming crown at R. Murray High School. Will it be newbie Bloom, or her arch nemesis and Dance Team leader, Harmony? Watch as the two square off in this fun but odd match to the finish. Someone is doomed to 'Break a Leg' on the dance floor, or rather, the football field!.
IMDB Rating: 4.0
IMDB Votes: 279
Genere: Comedy, Family, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, unusual plot structure, captivating, entertaining, contemplative
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Shredderman Rules (2007)
Plot Summary:
Nolan Byrd (Devon Werkheiser) is a scrawny and shy 9th grader who, like all the other kids, is bullied by Bubba Bixby (Andrew Caldwell). When their teacher, Mr. Green (Tim Meadows), allows the students to do a computer project, Nolan, who has a particular knack with technology, decides to catch Bubba in action.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, captivating, entertaining, light, realistic, semi serious
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Speech & Debate (2017)
Plot Summary:
Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, sexy, humorous, captivating, melancholic, dark comedy
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The F**k-It List (2020)
Plot Summary:
After a prank blows up a studious high school senior's life, he shares a list of certain things he wishes he'd done differently — and maybe still can.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: light, semi serious, feel good, sentimental, humorous
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How to Build a Better Boy (2014)
Plot Summary:
Mae and Gabby are two friends who go everywhere together but they are not very popular in their school. Their classmates always pressure because they have not had a boyfriend so to avoid further setbacks, the girls put in place a plan to create the perfect boyfriend. Both believe that it will be easy to create their perfect guy using the military team building; machinery owned by the father of Mae, the machine works through a wireless keyboard. The machine can create with their settings, a robotic soldier. Of this plan was born Albert an ideal guy to be a perfect boyfriend. He will be the most popular boy of the school.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, semi serious, light, teen, teen comedy
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True Confessions of a Hollywood Starlet (2008)
Plot Summary:
A teen movie star attempts to overcome her addition to alcohol and salvage what's left of her career after passing out on the red carpet at her big Hollywood premiere and being sent to recover with her upbeat aunt in Indiana. Morgan Carter (Jo Jo) is only seventeen years old, but she's already on top of the world. But so much fame so early in life can yield unpredictable consequences, and when Morgan is sent to the hospital with alcohol poisoning, it's clear that she isn't ready to deal with the pressures of stardom. Whisked away to rehab as the paparazzi clamors for a picture and the press predicts her downfall, Morgan is sent by her mother and concerned manager to Indiana, far away from the temptations of Hollywood. Once there, the troubled starlet reluctantly starts to reconnect with her quirky Aunt Trudy (Valerie Bertinelli), who offers just the kind of unconditional support that the young girl needs to get her life - and career - back on track.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, teen, realistic, teen comedy
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Class Rank (2017)
Plot Summary:
Two high school misfits join forces in an attempt to overtake the local school board. Guided by their families, they enter the perilous word of politics and, in the process, learn a thing or two about love.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 108 min
Plot tags: light, humorous, feel good, entertaining, romantic, teen, contemplative
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The Secret Lives of Cheerleaders (2019)
Plot Summary:
Naturally-gifted cheerleader Ava is an instant hit at her new school, but her quick rise in popularity is threatened by the rivalry of cheer captain and Homecoming Queen Katrina, who puts Ava and the other new recruits through a brutal initiation process, leaving Ava to face consequences both at school and at home.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 483
Genere: Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, captivating, disturbing
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The Clique (2008)
Plot Summary:
A young girl tries to fit in with a clique of popular middle school girls after moving into the guest house of one of their homes.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, realistic, light, teen, teen comedy
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High School Musical 3: Senior Year (2008)
Plot Summary:
It's almost graduation day for high school seniors Troy, Gabriella, Sharpay, Chad, Ryan and Taylor ― and the thought of heading off in separate directions after leaving East High has these Wildcats thinking they need to do something they'll remember forever. Together with the rest of the Wildcats, they stage a spring musical reflecting their hopes and fears about the future and their unforgettable experiences growing up together. But with graduation approaching and college plans in question, what will become of the dreams, romances, and friendships of East High's senior Wildcats?.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 66000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Musical, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: feel good, teen, humorous, semi serious, romantic, sweet, realistic, sentimental, clever, bad ending
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Summer '03 (2018)
Plot Summary:
A 16-year-old girl and her extended family are left reeling after her calculating grandmother unveils an array of secrets on her deathbed.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: light, romantic, humorous, sexy, teen, captivating
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Chicken Girls: The Movie (2018)
Plot Summary:
With a new principal in town and the Spring Fling in jeopardy, Rhyme and the Chicken Girls must band together to save the dance.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 175
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 69 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, unusual plot structure, captivating, entertaining, contemplative
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Cadet Kelly (2002)
Plot Summary:
Hyperactive teenager Kelly is enrolled into a military school when her new stepfather becomes the Commandant. At first she has problems fitting in and taking orders until she tries out for the drill team.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 15000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, semi serious, light, entertaining, teen, romantic, romantic comedy, touching, teen comedy
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Princess Protection Program (2009)
Plot Summary:
When an evil dictator threatens to take over the kingdom, Princess Rosalinda gets put into the Princess Protection Program. She is taken under the wing of General Joe Mason, an agent from the agency, and his daughter, Carter, who works after school at a nearby bait shop. Rosalinda goes undercover as a regular teen named, Rosie with the help of Carter. In turn, Rosalinda helps Carter overcome insecurities with herself and her crush on Donny who also likes her but can't tell or get shy.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, teen, romantic, semi serious, romantic comedy, predictable, touching, fairy tale, realistic
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The Baby-Sitters Club (2020)
Plot Summary:
In this contemporary take on the beloved book series, five best friends launch a baby-sitting business that's big on fun and adventure.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration:
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, unusual plot structure, captivating, children's program, contemplative, teen comedy
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Radio Rebel (2012)
Plot Summary:
High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: realistic, semi serious, humorous, teen, light, captivating, romantic, feel good, cute
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Angus (1995)
Plot Summary:
Angus is a large, pathetic 14 year old whose thoughts are most often filled with the image of one Melissa Lefevre. Angus is shy and thinks that he has no chance of ever 'getting' her. Being especially uncool, he is incredibly surprised (along with the rest of the school) that he is chosen to dance with her at the Winter Ball. The only one not surprised is the cool-kid who set him up to fail, but Angus' best friend is going to help him win the heart of Melissa by developing a new look for him.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: UK, France, Germany, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, sentimental, humorous, teen, touching, realistic, epic, semi serious, independent film
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The Outcasts (2017)
Plot Summary:
After falling victim to a humiliating prank by the high school Queen Bee, best friends and world-class geeks, Mindy and Jodi, decide to get their revenge by uniting the outcasts of the school against her and her circle of friends.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, feel good, captivating, independent film, touching, realistic
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F*&% the Prom (2017)
Plot Summary:
Maddy and Cole were inseparable friends until high school started and Maddy became the most popular girl on campus. When she starts feeling lonely and heartbroken, she reconnects with Cole and the duo conspire to destroy the ultimate teen popularity contest.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 5000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: romantic, funny, captivating, teen, light, teen comedy
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Geek Charming (2011)
Plot Summary:
Dylan Schoenfield is the pink princess of the upscale Los Angeles Woodlands Academy. She has the coolest boyfriend, the most popular friends, and a brand-new it bag that everyone covets. But when she accidentally tosses her Serge Sanchez bag into a fountain, this princess comes face-to-face with her own personal frog, self-professed film geek Josh Rosen. In return for rescuing Dylan's bag, Josh convinces Dylan to let him film her for his documentary on high school popularity. Reluctantly, Dylan lets F-list Josh into her A-list world, and is shocked to realize that sometimes nerds can be pretty cool. But when Dylan's so-called prince charming of a boyfriend dumps her flat, her life and her social status comes to a crashing halt. Can Dylan win the Woodlands Academy Fall Formal Blossom Queen crown? Can Josh win the Woodlands Academy 10th Annual Film Festival? Can Dylan, with Josh's help, pull the pieces together to create her own happily-ever-after?.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: feel good, sentimental, romantic, humorous, semi serious, teen, heartbreaking, sincere, captivating, touching
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Prom (2011)
Plot Summary:
At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.
IMDB Rating: 5.4
IMDB Votes: 16000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: feel good, light, humorous, realistic, semi serious, teen, captivating, romantic, happy, thrilling
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Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009)
Plot Summary:
When Miley Stewart (aka pop-star Hannah Montana) gets too caught up in the superstar celebrity lifestyle, her dad decides it's time for a total change of scenery. But sweet nibblets! Miley must trade in all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood for some ol' blue jeans on the family farm in Tennessee, and question if she can be both Miley Stewart and Hannah Montana. With a little help from her friends – and awesome guest stars Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts and Vanessa Williams – will she figure out whether to choose Hannah or Miley?.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family, Music, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: feel good, teen, entertaining, melancholic, semi serious, funny, romantic, sad, crying, touching
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The Baby-Sitters Club (1995)
Plot Summary:
It's the story about seven very different best friends, and one summer that will bring them together like never before.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 94 min
Plot tags: light, feel good, humorous, semi serious, sad, touching, realistic, sexy, unusual plot structure, sweet
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Lloyd (2001)
Plot Summary:
A boy learns that confidence and self-esteem are the greatest gifts.
IMDB Rating: 5.9
IMDB Votes: 759
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: USA
Duration: 74 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious