Movies like James
If James's mix of coming out, high school and bullying stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what James's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Closet Monster
2016 · Directed by Stephen Dunn · 90 min7.0
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, lgbt teen, gay theme
A creative and driven teenager is desperate to escape his hometown and the haunting memories of his turbulent childhood.
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Joe Bell
2020 · Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green · 93 min6.5
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying, gay youth
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
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The Fabelmans
2022 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · 151 min7.6
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying
Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him…
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To Sir, with Love
1967 · Directed by James Clavell · 105 min7.4
Why you'll like itShares: school, teacher student relationship
A British Guianese engineer starts a job as a high school teacher in London’s East End, where his uninterested and delinquent pupils are in desperate need of attention and care.
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The Karate Kid
1984 · Directed by John G. Avildsen · 127 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying
New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny,…
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Giant Little Ones
2019 · Directed by Keith Behrman · 93 min7.1
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, gay theme
Two popular teen boys, best friends since childhood, discover their lives, families, and girlfriends dramatically upended after an unexpected incident occurs on the night of a 17th birthday party.
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The Swan
2023 · Directed by Wes Anderson · 17 min6.8
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, short film
Two large, ignorant bullies ruthlessly pursue a small, brilliant boy in this young adult Roald Dahl short story.
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Kidulthood
2006 · Directed by Menhaj Huda · 91 min6.3
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, school · From the same decade (2000s)
A day in the life of a group of troubled 15-year-olds growing up in west London.
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
2001 · Directed by Chris Columbus · 152 min7.9
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, school · From the same decade (2000s)
Harry Potter has lived under the stairs at his aunt and uncle's house his whole life. But on his 11th birthday, he learns he's a powerful wizard—with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and…
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It
2017 · Directed by Andy Muschietti · 135 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, school
In a small town in Maine, seven children known as The Losers Club come face to face with life problems, bullies and a monster that takes the shape of a clown called Pennywise.
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Whiplash
2013 · Directed by Damien Chazelle · 18 min7.8
Why you'll like itShares: short film
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.
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Lean On Me
1989 · Directed by John G. Avildsen · 108 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: high school
When principal Joe Clark takes over decaying Eastside High School, he's faced with students wearing gang colors and graffiti-covered walls.