Rushmore (1998)

When a beautiful first-grade teacher arrives at a prep school, she soon attracts the attention of an ambitious teenager named Max, who quickly falls in love with her. Max turns to the father of two of his schoolmates for advice on how to woo the teacher. However, the situation soon gets complicated when Max's new friend becomes involved with her, setting the two pals against one another in a war for her attention.

Genres: Comedy, Drama

What to watch after Rushmore

• The Royal Tenenbaums (2001) — Same feel: whimsical, smart
• Moonrise Kingdom (2012) — Same subject: coming of age
• The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004) — Wes Anderson directed both
• The Fabelmans (2022) — Same subject: coming of age, comforting
• The Last Picture Show (1971)
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)