The Silent Revolution

After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evo...

Runtime

1h 29m

Director

Rob Reiner

Cast

Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman

Five high school students from different walks of life endure a Saturday detention under a power-hungry principal. The disparate group includes rebel John, princess Claire, outcast Allison, brainy Brian and Andrew, the jock. Each has a chance to tell his or her story, making the others see them a little differently -- and when the day ...

Runtime

1h 38m

Director

John Hughes

Cast

Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson

A contemporary, ensemble drama that tells the complex tale of six high school students whose lives are interwoven with situations that so many of today's youth are faced with. The story takes place during a normal school day. At precisely 2:37, a tragedy will occur affecting the lives of a group of students and their teachers.

Runtime

1h 31m

Director

Murali K. Thalluri

Cast

Teresa Palmer, Frank Sweet, Sam Harris

Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, Ron Kovic becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country he fought for.

Runtime

2h 25m

Director

Oliver Stone

Cast

Tom Cruise, Raymond J. Barry, Caroline Kava

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

Runtime

1h 43m

Director

Alexander Payne

Cast

Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein