Movies like Plain Clothes (1988)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Plain Clothes, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. 21 Jump Street

    #1,257 most popular movie yesterday

    In 21 Jump Street, two youthful-looking police officers must go undercover at a high school to bust a synthetic drug ring. Fans of Plain Clothes will appreciate the humorous approach to undercover high school hijinks, reflecting on themes of identity and the challenge of fitting in.

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    2. Rushmore

    #1,798 most popular movie yesterday

    While Rushmore is more of an indie dramedy, the central character's elaborate extracurricular schemes and dealings within a prep school setting share a similar quirky atmosphere to that of Plain Clothes.

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    3. The Substitute

    #2,360 most popular movie yesterday

    The Substitute confronts the theme of an outsider taking down a criminal element within a school, featuring a mercenary who becomes a teacher to fight against gang control. Its action-oriented approach gives it a darker spin similar to the crime-solving element in Plain Clothes.

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    4. Never Been Kissed

    #2,698 most popular movie yesterday

    Never Been Kissed stars Drew Barrymore as a newspaper reporter going undercover as a high school student. The film's mix of romance, comedy, and the undercover aspect should resonate with fans of Plain Clothes.

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    5. If Looks Could Kill

    #5,392 most popular movie yesterday

    If Looks Could Kill stars Richard Grieco as a high school student mistaken for a spy while on a school trip to Europe. The combination of espionage and high school drama provides a fun backdrop that should appeal to fans of Plain Clothes' own blend of genres.

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    6. Hiding Out

    #6,756 most popular movie yesterday

    Hiding Out features a young stockbroker who is forced to return to high school as a student while on the run from assassins and the FBI. Similar to Plain Clothes, the film blends crime elements with a comedic return-to-school scenario that delivers both laughs and intrigue.

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    7. Underclassman

    #7,101 most popular movie yesterday

    Underclassman follows a young detective who goes undercover at an elite private school to investigate a car theft ring. This film shares Plain Clothes' blend of crime and comedy set in a scholastic environment.