25 Teen Movies That Will Give You High School Flashbacks — All on Netflix

Elle and Lee have been friends for so long that they've put together a list of unbreakable rules designed to preserve their BFF status forever. One of the main rules is no dating relatives, but that doesn't stop Elle from falling for Lee's older brother, Noah. If you guessed this leads to things getting complicated for the trio, then you would be right.

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Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray star in this modern take on Cinderella. Duff's Sam is forced to work as a diner dishwasher by her "evil" stepmother, and due to a phone mix-up, she soon finds herself in love with the most popular guy in school — who has no idea who she is, of course.

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Alex is planning on losing his virginity to his high school girlfriend, when a chance encounter with a boy from another school leads him to explore his sexuality in this sweet coming out story.

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The legendary Bring it On is an early '00s ode to cheerleading and friendship. Thanks to Gabrielle Union's Iris and her squad of talented cheerleaders, the movie also shined a light on cultural appropriation before the topic was openly discussed.

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Who says only guys get stoner movies? Dude lets its four female leads get into just as much trouble as the boys in this coming of age tale starring Lucy Hale and Awkwafina. Set against the backdrop of the final two weeks of high school, four friends contemplate (and try to avoid contemplating) what comes next.

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Heathers is the ultimate story of mean girls and high school cliques. This pitch-black comedy is a must on any list of the best teen movies for Shannen Doherty's blistering performance alone.

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High schoolers Matt and Jill bond over the things that make them different — he's missing one eye, and she's a plus size teen — but their relationship shifts as Jill heads off to college and undergoes a physical transformation.

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You might remember Cruel Intentions as the teen movie you didn't want your mom to know you watched back in high school. Reese Witherspoon's Annette finds herself caught in a wicked game being played by rich step-siblings Kathryn and Sebastian, in this film about the darker side of teen life.

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This Netflix original is as sweet as its title suggests. Debate team nemeses Lona and Bennett are the ultimate rivals until their love-hate relationship gives way to some serious chemistry.

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One wild night out in New York City unites teens Nick and Norah, who discover they might just be perfect for each other as they race around town in hopes of finding Norah's drunk friend.

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Grey's Anatomy fans are going to love this one. Can't Buy Me Love stars a pre-McDreamy Patrick Dempsey as a nerd (yes, Dempsey once played a nerd) who offers to help the most popular girl in his school as long as she pretends to be his girlfriend.

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Not all teen movies are about romance and cliques. Deidra and Laney Rob a Train focuses on teen sisters who hatch a scheme to rob a train in order to support themselves and help their mom after her arrest.

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Even if you already know all of the words, there's never a bad time to revisit the High School Musical franchise. The Disney original movie is almost certainly responsible for your Zac Efron crush, and it may have introduced you to the world of musical theatre too. The third one isn't quite as epic as the first chapter, but then again, what is?

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G.B.F. is a smart and sometimes hysterical satire, that finds one gay teen trying to infiltrate the popular girls' clique. Unfortunately, his efforts lead to his best friend being outed and pursued by each of the girls as they try to secure him as their gay best friend.

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Babysitting is a rite of passage for teens, but precious few of them come away with a story as good as Chris's. After her plans with her boyfriend fall through, Chris takes on what should be an easy babysitting job that gets out of hand fast when she leaves the house to pick up her friend.

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Jamilah is the head of her sorority, an excellent student, and the leader of a step dance crew. The last thing she needs to worry about is a group of white girls who can't dance. Unfortunately, she's handed the unenviable task of teaching them how to find their rhythm by the head of the college.

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Based on the true story of Roxanne Shanté, Roxanne Roxanne is a remarkable drama about a fierce young girl who is the ultimate rap battle emcee in Queens.

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After falling victim to a prank pulled by their popular classmate, two nerdy girls vow to get revenge by starting a rebellion at their school.

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Teen Wolf's Dylan O'Brien stars in this charming movie about all of the firsts that come with being a teen, including first loves.

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Three teens realise just how important it is to have an open discourse when they set out to bring back their school's debate team. (Hamilton fans, keep an eye out for Lin‑Manuel Miranda, who appears as a character known as "The Genie.")

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