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.
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
2. Accepted
6. National Lampoon’s Van Wilder
7. 21
8. House Bunny
11. Road Trip
13. Sydney White
14. With Honors
15. The Waterboy
Ok, maybe it was just for part of the movie, but “The Way We Were.”
I’ve seen nine of these movies and own six of them. Love Legally Blonde (bend…and SNAP!) and Van Wilder.
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!
My favorite on this list is Good Will Hunting, love that movie and movie night too!
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!
I’m sharing this with my college age nephews, for sure. They’ll love this list!
… and “OLD SCHOOL”!! 😀
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!
The Paper Chase!
I vote for Good Will Hunting. And part of me wants to vote for Animal House, but I don’t actually remember the movie!
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.
Movie night is so much fun! I’ve seen a few of those and will add the rest to my list. thanks much!
Very nice list! I’ve seen most of these, but not all of them…I will though.
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!
I watch a LOT of movies, and I think I’ve seen maybe two of these. I must check them out. Thanks!
I’m behind on my college movies. I think I’ve got the high school ones down. Time to catch up!
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….
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.
There are a bunch here I have never seen. Maybe I’m too old at this point!
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.