Movies like The Principal

Stand and Deliver is an inspiring film about a math teacher played by Edward James Olmos who motivates his underachieving students to succeed in calculus. Audiences who enjoy the mentor and transformative educational journey in The Principal will find this true story both engaging and heartwarming.

Tom Berenger stars in The Substitute as a mercenary who goes undercover as a high school teacher to take down a gang. Like The Principal, this movie combines action with school-based drama, offering a more militaristic take on school reform and discipline.

Featuring Michelle Pfeiffer as an ex-Marine who becomes a teacher in a tough inner-city school, Dangerous Minds explores the impact of an educator dedicated to turning around the lives of troubled students. Viewers who like the themes of dedication and transformation in The Principal will likely connect with this movie.