Movies like Plain Clothes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.