1. Risky Business
#450 most popular movie yesterdayStarring Tom Cruise, Risky Business is about a high school student who gets into some risky escapades while his parents are away. It shares the coming-of-age and high society themes present in Making the Grade.
7 movies like Risky Business...2. Animal House
#1,301 most popular movie yesterdayAs a seminal college comedy, Animal House sets the standard for the genre with its raucous humor and fraternity life storyline, offering a wilder, rowdier counterpart to Making the Grade.
8 movies like Animal House...3. Revenge of the Nerds
#2,082 most popular movie yesterdayRevenge of the Nerds is an iconic film that pits socially awkward nerds against the popular fraternity jocks in college, resonating with audiences who enjoy the underdog and social class themes in Making the Grade.
8 movies like Revenge of the Nerds...4. Back to School
#2,410 most popular movie yesterdayBack to School, starring Rodney Dangerfield, is a quintessential '80s college comedy where a wealthy but uneducated man enrolls in college to help his discouraged son. The humor and college setting make it a great follow-up for fans of Making the Grade.
6 movies like Back to School...5. Real Genius
#3,631 most popular movie yesterdayReal Genius features a group of prodigious college students in a high-tech university and showcases the hijinks and comedic elements that make it akin to Making the Grade, catering to fans of smart college comedies with heart.
8 movies like Real Genius...6. PCU
#4,386 most popular movie yesterdayIn PCU, a high school senior visiting college gets caught between warring factions on campus. The movie’s satirical take on college life and cliques complements the humor style and setting of Making the Grade.
6 movies like PCU...7. Old School
#7,754 most popular movie yesterdayOld School follows a group of men who start their own fraternity to relive their college days. Its college setting and adult take on student life will likely appeal to those who enjoy the antics featured in Making the Grade.
8 movies like Old School...8. Accepted
#8,442 most popular movie yesterdayAccepted tells the story of a group of high school graduates who create their own fake college when they're rejected from the real ones. Its blend of humor and commentary on educational institutions parallels the themes found in Making the Grade.
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