Movie

The High Schoolers

1986 · 96 min

A gentle, earnest teen romance that unfolds with natural charm, balancing classroom comedy and first-love trials.

Overview: In 1980s Bucharest, tenth-grader Mihai is determined to put last year’s failing math grade behind him and ace the exam that will decide his future. There’s just one problem: he’s in love with Dana, a chess champion who is already dating the top student in their class. As Mihai sets out to win her heart, he must risk everything he’s worked for.
How it feels: Warm, romantic, earnest and light. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, love, identity, education
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
love
identity
education
family
Places: big city
school
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild