Movies like Getting Straight (1970)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Getting Straight, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Dead Poets Society

    #191 most popular movie yesterday

    Dead Poets Society captures the inspirational teaching methods that challenge the status quo, much like Getting Straight. It celebrates the power of an educator to inspire young minds and encourage unconventional thinking.

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    2. Good Will Hunting

    #203 most popular movie yesterday

    Good Will Hunting, while set in a different era, deals with the complexities of brilliance and education similar to Getting Straight. The personal struggles and educational backdrop provide a common ground for fans relating to young adults finding their path.

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    3. The Graduate

    #1,016 most popular movie yesterday

    The Graduate, featuring Dustin Hoffman's iconic role, delves into the post-collegiate malaise and aimless rebellion of the '60s. This classic captures the same generational angst and search for meaning that audiences appreciated in Getting Straight.

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    4. Wonder Boys

    #3,099 most popular movie yesterday

    Wonder Boys features Michael Douglas as a professor struggling with his own personal and professional life while mentoring a young writer, resonating with the mentorship and education themes presented in Getting Straight.

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    5. School Daze

    #4,059 most popular movie yesterday

    Spike Lee's School Daze tackles social and political issues within the setting of a historically black college, similar to how Getting Straight deals with activism and college unrest.

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    6. Take the Lead

    #6,204 most popular movie yesterday

    Though Take the Lead is a dance movie at its core, it echoes Getting Straight's themes of educational challenge and personal growth. Antonio Banderas inspires a group of high school students, suggesting that learning extends beyond traditional classroom walls.