Best College Movies of All Time

Good Will Hunting Gus Van Sant's classic story follows Will Hunting (Matt Damon), a janitor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology who is also a genius prodigy. Hunting goes under the wing of Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard) who introduces him to Dr. Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) for therapeutic help. Good Will Hunting perfectly showcases the Boston college scene and the script, written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, is pitch-perfect.

3 Idiots 3 Idiots is an Indian film with inspirational and comedic value. The hearty and entertaining motion picture follows the story of three college students who were once at one of the most prestigious engineering colleges together. One of them particularly has a different approach when it comes to learning and inspires his friends to look at things differently. 

The Social Network David Fincher's masterpiece tells the story of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of Facebook. Aaron Sorkin's dialogue is sharp and filled with drama and conflict throughout. The Social Network is a Shakespearian tale about the true accounts of Facebook, and Fincher's precise direction makes it all that much better. The film could be considered among the best of the decade and the cast, particularly Jesse Eisenberg, is top-notch.

Whiplash Whiplash takes you into the world of college arts, as we follow a talented drummer (Miles Teller) who becomes the focus of the incredibly ruthless Terence Fletcher (J.K. Simmons). The film is a perfect showcase of the torment and struggles of chasing your dreams while trying to do right by your superior. The film, directed by Damien Chazelle, was a huge success and went on to win three Oscars.

Love Story Love Story is a classic in the romance genre. It chronicles the life of two college students from totally different backgrounds who madly fall in love. It perfectly depicts what it means to slowly start truly growing up, all while finding yourself and falling in love with another. 

National Lampoon's Animal House National Lampoon's Animal House is a go-to college flick. The film takes place on a college campus in 1962 and follows a group of partying fraternity members who enrage their college dean. Animal House is a classic film, and it is definitely one of National Lampoon's best movies in the series. The film has a stellar cast including John Belushi, Karen Allen, and Kevin Bacon.

Rudy If you are looking to be inspired, Rudy is the film for you. The true story follows Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who follows his dreams to become a Notre Dame football player against all odds. Rudy has no support from his family, and he is constantly being told to quit. 

Revenge of the Nerds The 1984 comedy classic Revenge of the Nerds tells the story of a group of misfits who take on the Alpha Beta fraternity of jocks in this hilarious college tale. The slapstick, goofy comedy might not be for everyone, but it is the perfect film to turn on for a Saturday night. The film was a success and spawned several sequels.

Old School Todd Phillips's classic comedy Old School follows three thirty-something friends (Luke Wilson, Vince Vaughn, and Will Ferrell) who start a college fraternity. The only catch is that most of the fraternity members aren't even students. The film is non-stop laughs from beginning to end, and it proved that Phillips is a master of comedy.

The Rules Of Attraction This underrated drama was adapted from Bret Easton Ellis' 1987 novel. The Rules of Attraction follows a group of privileged college students on a New Hampshire campus as they navigate sex, drugs, and love. Roger Avery, who wrote and directed the film, took many creative risks in the shooting and editing process.