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Back to School

Back to School is a 1986 American comedy film starring Rodney Dangerfield as Thornton Melon, a self-made millionaire who enrolls at his son's college. His decision is intended to encourage his son not to leave school, but the experience places the older businessman in the unfamiliar setting of campu...

6.42 Fair

apps Top Back to School Alternatives

The top alternative to Back to School in 2026 is El Sur with a score of 8.54/10, followed by Welcome to the Dollhouse (8.12) and Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (8.05).

El Sur

Childhood memory gives Víctor Erice's 1983 Spanish drama its shape. Estrella grows up in northern Spain, fascinated by h...

Drama Spanish Youth Family

8.54 Great

Welcome to the Dollhouse

Todd Solondz's dark coming-of-age comedy follows Dawn Wiener, an unpopular middle-school student in suburban New Jersey....

American Drama Comedy 1990S

8.12 Great

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

The film “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” explores the challenges of a thirteen-year-old girl navigating religious...

American Drama Comedy Teen

8.05 Great

Good One

Good One is a 2024 American coming of age drama written and directed by India Donaldson. It follows 17 year old Sam as s...

American Drama Family Teen

7.88 Good

Gregory's Girl

Gregory's Girl is a 1981 Scottish coming-of-age comedy film written and directed by Bill Forsyth. Set in a fictional Sco...

Comedy Romance British 1980S

7.82 Good

River's Edge

River's Edge is a 1986 American crime drama directed by Tim Hunter that follows a group of Northern California teenagers...

American Dark 1980S Suburban

7.78 Good

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

*Me and Earl and the Dying Girl* is a 2015 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and...

American Drama Comedy Teen

7.71 Good

Scrapper

Scrapper is a 2023 British comedy-drama film written and directed by Charlotte Regan. The film follows Georgie (Lola Cam...

Drama Family Comedy British

7.70 Good

Saving Face

Saving Face is a 2004 American romantic comedy-drama written and directed by Alice Wu, her feature directorial debut. Th...

American Comedy Romance 2000S

7.63 Good

Dope

*Dope* is a 2015 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film written and directed by Rick Famuyiwa. The story follows Malco...

American Crime Comedy Teen

7.62 Good

Crooklyn

Crooklyn is a 1994 American semi-autobiographical drama film directed by Spike Lee. Set in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighb...

Nostalgia American Family Urban

7.62 Good

Cooley High

"Cooley High" is a 1975 American coming-of-age comedy-drama directed by Michael Schultz and written by Eric Monte. Set i...

American Drama Comedy 1970S

7.58 Good

Honey Boy

Honey Boy is a 2019 American coming-of-age drama film written by Shia LaBeouf and directed by Alma Har'el. The script pr...

American Drama Family Trauma

7.54 Good

The Joy Luck Club

The Joy Luck Club is a 1993 American drama film directed by Wayne Wang and adapted from Amy Tan's 1989 novel. Through in...

American Drama Family Identity

7.51 Good

Smooth Talk

Smooth Talk is a 1985 American drama film directed by Joyce Chopra and based on Joyce Carol Oates's 1966 short story, "W...

American Drama Danger 1980S

7.43 Good

Bottoms

"Bottoms" is a 2023 American teen sex comedy film directed and co-written by Emma Seligman. Starring Rachel Sennott and...

American Comedy Teen Queer

7.42 Good

The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back is a 2013 American coming-of-age comedy-drama co-written and co-directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash, who...

American Comedy Identity Summer

7.42 Good

Real Women Have Curves

"Real Women Have Curves" is a 2002 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Patricia Cardoso and based on the stage...

American Drama Family 2000S

7.35 Good

Summer School

Summer School is a 1987 American comedy directed by Carl Reiner. Mark Harmon stars as a gym teacher who is forced to run...

American Comedy School 1980S

6.18 Fair

One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer is a 1986 American comedy film directed by Savage Steve Holland. John Cusack stars as Hoops McCann, a t...

American Comedy Romance 1980S

5.72 Mediocre

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative	Score	vs Back to School	Action
El Sur Coming Of Age Film Drama Spanish Youth	8.54 Great	+2.12	Compare
Welcome to the Dollhouse Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy	8.12 Great	+1.70	Compare
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy	8.05 Great	+1.63	Compare
Good One Coming Of Age Film American Drama Family	7.88 Good	+1.46	Compare
Gregory's Girl Coming Of Age Film Comedy Romance British	7.82 Good	+1.40	Compare
River's Edge Coming Of Age Film American Dark 1980S	7.78 Good	+1.36	Compare
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl Coming Of Age Film American Drama Comedy	7.71 Good	+1.29	Compare
Scrapper Coming Of Age Film Drama Family Comedy	7.70 Good	+1.28	Compare
Saving Face Coming Of Age Film American Comedy Romance	7.63 Good	+1.21	Compare
Dope Coming Of Age Film American Crime Comedy	7.62 Good	+1.20	Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Back to School?

The top alternatives to Back to School in 2026 include El Sur, Welcome to the Dollhouse, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., Good One, Gregory's Girl. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.

How does Back to School compare to its competitors?

Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Back to School scores 6.42/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.

Is Back to School worth it in 2026?

Back to School scores 6.42/10 in the Coming Of Age Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.

What is the best free alternative to Back to School?

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How many alternatives to Back to School are there?

Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Back to School in the Coming Of Age Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.

Which Back to School alternative has the highest rating?

El Sur currently holds the highest rating among Back to School alternatives with a score of 8.54/10.

Can I use El Sur instead of Back to School?

El Sur is one of the top-rated alternatives to Back to School. While they serve similar purposes in the Coming Of Age Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.

What is the cheapest alternative to Back to School?

Pricing varies among Back to School alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Coming Of Age Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.

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Back to School vs El Sur: which is better?

Back to School scores 6.42/10 while El Sur scores 8.54/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Back to School vs Welcome to the Dollhouse: which is better?

Back to School scores 6.42/10 while Welcome to the Dollhouse scores 8.12/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

Back to School vs Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.: which is better?

Back to School scores 6.42/10 while Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. scores 8.05/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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