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The 15 Best College Movies To See Before You Go To College

Movie night is a big deal in our home. When our kids were in high school and especially during the summers before we shipped them off to college, we became obsessed with watching movies about college.

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So, whether you’re in college, on your way to college, or simply reminiscing about some of the best days of your life, here is a list of our family’s favorite college movies surely to bring a smile to your face or, perhaps, inspire you to crack open a book.

Most on our list are humorous movies, because let’s face it, going off to college can rattle the nerves of even the most brave among us. So grab the family, pop the corn and enjoy! (*Please check the movie ratings, as some are PG, PG-13 or R.)

Please share your favorites below.

15 Best College Movies:

 

1. Animal House
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2. Accepted

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3. Legally Blonde

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4. Back To School

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5. Good Will Hunting

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6. National Lampoon’s Van Wilder

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7. 21

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8. House Bunny

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9. Revenge Of The Nerds

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10. The Social Network

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11. Road Trip

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12. The Prince And Me

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13. Sydney White

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14. With Honors

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15. The Waterboy

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Comments

  1. Sharon Greenthal says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:05 pm

    Ok, maybe it was just for part of the movie, but “The Way We Were.”

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  2. Kim says

    November 11, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I’ve seen nine of these movies and own six of them. Love Legally Blonde (bend…and SNAP!) and Van Wilder.

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  3. Lois Alter Mark says

    November 12, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I love movie night, too. These are great choices. “Love Story,” too — like Sharon said, at least for part of it. Not quite the same tone as most of these, though!

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  4. Elin Stebbins Waldal says

    November 12, 2014 at 2:09 am

    My favorite on this list is Good Will Hunting, love that movie and movie night too!

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  5. Suzette says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:59 am

    What a fun list! Can’t say I’ve seen them all, and some are new to me. Will have to watch them when my kids are home for the holidays!

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  6. Carol Cassara says

    November 12, 2014 at 9:16 am

    I’m sharing this with my college age nephews, for sure. They’ll love this list!

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  7. Chris - What I Run Into says

    November 12, 2014 at 10:02 am

    … and “OLD SCHOOL”!! 😀

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  8. Mary Lanzavecchia says

    November 12, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Some of these I’ve seen, some I’ve missed, but one I must share with my girls is Good Will Hunting. I’ve forgotten how much I enjoyed that movie. Fun mix on your list!

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  9. Judy says

    November 12, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    The Paper Chase!

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  10. Kim Tackett says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    I vote for Good Will Hunting. And part of me wants to vote for Animal House, but I don’t actually remember the movie!

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  11. Cathy Chester says

    November 12, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    We love movie night too, although I admit to missing the Disney movie nights! I haven’t seen most of these, except “Back to School” cause it was filmed at my husband’s alma mater, U. of Wisconsin. Oy.

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  12. Carolann Iadarola says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:29 pm

    Movie night is so much fun! I’ve seen a few of those and will add the rest to my list. thanks much!

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  13. michelle says

    November 12, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    Very nice list! I’ve seen most of these, but not all of them…I will though.

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  14. Mary La Fornara Gutierrez says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:24 pm

    Looking at this list brought back such wonderful movie night memories. There are only 2 movies on your list I have not seen. I better have a movie night soon!

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  15. Lisa Carpenter says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I watch a LOT of movies, and I think I’ve seen maybe two of these. I must check them out. Thanks!

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  16. Andee Weinert Zomerman says

    November 12, 2014 at 6:35 pm

    I’m behind on my college movies. I think I’ve got the high school ones down. Time to catch up!

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  17. Donna says

    November 12, 2014 at 7:07 pm

    Don’t judge me….but one of my favs on your list, behind, animal house, legally blonde and Good Will Hunting? the Prince and me……why? I don’t know, but each time it comes on I watch….like the peppermint patties I hide….

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  18. Doreen McGettigan says

    November 12, 2014 at 8:45 pm

    This is a great list, many of our family favorites too.
    I think we will add a few to the Thanksgiving weekend for our grandkids.

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  19. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    November 13, 2014 at 12:57 am

    There are a bunch here I have never seen. Maybe I’m too old at this point!

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  20. Angela Weight says

    November 13, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    I’m such a fan of Animal House. Always wanted a sweatshirt that just said “college” across the front. And With Honors…what a great movie. Made me cry.

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