Movies like Bully
If Bully's mix of high school, bullying and coming of age stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Bully's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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The Fabelmans
2022 · Directed by Steven Spielberg · 151 min7.6
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying, coming of age
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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The Karate Kid
1984 · Directed by John G. Avildsen · 127 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying, bully
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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The Fallout
2021 · Directed by Megan Park · 96 min7.5
Why you'll like itShares: high school, coming of age
In the wake of a school tragedy, Vada, Mia and Quinton form a unique and dynamic bond as they navigate the never linear, often confusing journey to heal in a world that feels forever changed.
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Boyhood
2014 · Directed by Richard Linklater · 165 min7.5
Why you'll like itShares: high school, coming of age · From the same decade (2010s)
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his…
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Giant Little Ones
2019 · Directed by Keith Behrman · 93 min7.1
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, coming of age · From the same decade (2010s)
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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I'm Not Ashamed
2016 · Directed by Brian Baugh · 113 min7.1
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying · From the same decade (2010s)
Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.
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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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Bully
2001 · Directed by Larry Clark · 113 min6.7
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, bully
A group of teenagers in South Florida enact a murder plot against their mutual bully, Bobby, who has emotionally, physically, and sexually abused them for years.
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Joe Bell
2020 · Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green · 93 min6.5
Why you'll like itShares: high school, bullying
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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Spider-Man: Homecoming
2017 · Directed by Jon Watts · 133 min7.3
Why you'll like itShares: high school, coming of age · From the same decade (2010s)
Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as…
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It
2017 · Directed by Andy Muschietti · 135 min7.2
Why you'll like itShares: bullying, coming of age · From the same decade (2010s)
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 · From the same decade (2010s)
A ferocious, bullying music teacher teaches a dedicated student.