Movies like Home Room

American History X offers a powerful exploration of hate, redemption, and consequence through the eyes of a former neo-Nazi and his impressionable younger brother. Though it addresses different themes, its intense focus on violence's roots in youth culture resonates with Home Room's examination of high school tragedy.

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in this gritty drama based on the autobiography of poet and musician Jim Carroll. Exploring themes of addiction and descent into crime among high school students, viewers of Home Room will find similar explorations of teen struggles and their catastrophic consequences.

While it's more of a coming-of-age story than a narrative centered around violence, The Perks of Being a Wallflower offers a profound look at the highs and lows of high school life, including dealing with trauma and mental health issues, themes also present in Home Room.

This intense psychological thriller delves into the troubled relationship between a mother and her sociopathic son, culminating in an unforgettable act of violence. It shares Home Room's interest in the devastating impact of high school violence and the search for warning signs and explanations.

Directed by Larry Clark, Bully takes an unflinching look at the life of a group of teenagers in South Florida and the murder that ensues from their toxic relationships. It's a raw depiction of adolescent darkness that audiences of Home Room may find similarly gripping.