Movies like Up the Academy (1980)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Up the Academy, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. Animal House

    #542 most popular movie yesterday

    As one of the quintessential college comedies, Animal House's wild and raucous sense of humor makes it a spiritual sibling to Up the Academy. With a focus on fraternity life and the exploits of its members, fans looking for more unchecked chaos will find it here.

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    2. Meatballs

    #1,679 most popular movie yesterday

    Meatballs, another Bill Murray classic, brings humor and heart to the setting of a summer camp. Those who enjoyed the mentorship dynamics and youthful rebellion in Up the Academy will find similar themes at play here.

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    3. Revenge of the Nerds

    #2,281 most popular movie yesterday

    Revenge of the Nerds celebrates the underdog with its story of a group of nerdy college freshmen taking on the established social hierarchy of their school. If you liked the camaraderie among the cadets in Up the Academy, this film's team spirit will appeal to you.

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    4. Police Academy

    #2,523 most popular movie yesterday

    Police Academy offers a similar formula of training institution antics, focusing on a group of misfit police recruits. Its slapstick humor and array of quirky characters create a comedy playground that viewers of Up the Academy will likely appreciate.

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    5. Stripes

    #2,596 most popular movie yesterday

    Stripes is a comedy that shares the irreverent and anarchic spirit of Up the Academy. Starring Bill Murray, it follows a group of hapless recruits navigating the absurdities of military life, and it's bound to tickle the funny bone of viewers who enjoy military-themed hijinks.

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    6. Back to School

    #3,649 most popular movie yesterday

    Back to School stars Rodney Dangerfield as a wealthy but uneducated businessman who joins his son at college, bringing his own brand of humor to academia. Its juxtaposition of adult life experience with youthful academia is comedically akin to Up the Academy.

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    7. Real Genius

    #3,748 most popular movie yesterday

    Real Genius stands out with its blend of wit and slapstick as it follows a group of brilliant students at a science college. Those who appreciate the clever yet silly pranks in Up the Academy might enjoy the inventive and humorous exploits in this film.

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    8. Private School

    #4,288 most popular movie yesterday

    Private School dives into the teen sex comedy genre with a focus on the escapades of students at a private high school. Its blend of crude humor and coming-of-age antics aligns well with the comedic style found in Up the Academy.