Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "middle-school-student"

1. Stranger Things (2016–2025)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

When a young boy vanishes, a small town uncovers a mystery involving secret experiments, terrifying supernatural forces and one strange little girl.

Stars: Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Winona Ryder, David Harbour

Votes: 1,337,315

2. Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

PG-13 | 124 min | Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy

When a single mom and her two kids arrive in a small town, they begin to discover their connection to the original Ghostbusters and the secret legacy their grandfather left behind.

Director: Jason Reitman | Stars: Carrie Coon, Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Mckenna Grace

Votes: 218,935 | Gross: $129.36M

3. The Chi (2018– )

TV-MA | 60 min | Drama

From Emmy® winner Lena Waithe, The Chi is a timely coming-of-age drama series centered on a group of residents who become linked by coincidence but bonded by the need for connection and redemption.

Stars: Jason Mitchell, Jacob Latimore, Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine, Alex R. Hibbert

Votes: 7,879

4. Tokyo Revengers (2021– )

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Drama

Hanagaki Takemichi lives an unsatisfying life right up until his death. Waking up 12 years in the past, he reckons with the eventual fate of his friends and tries to prevent an unfortunate future.

Stars: Griffin Puatu, Darren O'Hare, Adam McArthur, Nicolas Roye

Votes: 25,136

5. Yu Yu Hakusho (2023)

TV-14 | 55 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A teenager dies while saving a young kid and is given a chance to be resurrected, provided he works for the Spirit World as an investigator of supernatural crimes with his newly-given powers.

Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongô, Shûhei Uesugi

Votes: 8,135

6. Yu Yu Hakusho: Ghost Files (1992–1995)

TV-PG | 24 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

After a teenage delinquent is killed while saving a child's life from an approaching car, the rulers of the underworld send him back to become an "Underworld Detective" investigating demons apparitions in the human world.

Stars: Nozomu Sasaki, Justin Cook, Christopher Sabat, Cynthia Cranz

Votes: 16,066

7. The Dangers in My Heart (2023– )

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Fascinated by the macabre, Kyotaro fantasizes about acting on his twisted thoughts to the detriment of his classmates. His heart was dark until an encounter with Anna lit a spark within it in a classic tale of boy meets girl.

Stars: Shun Horie, Hina Yomiya, Megumi Han, Ayaka Asai

Votes: 2,294

8. Assassination Classroom (2013–2016)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A powerful creature claims that within a year, Earth will be destroyed by him, but he offers mankind a chance by becoming a homeroom teacher where he teaches his students about how to kill him. An assassination classroom begins.

Stars: Jun Fukuyama, Mai Fuchigami, Bryce Papenbrook, Vic Mignogna

Votes: 20,901

9. A Whisker Away (2020)

TV-PG | 104 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Miyo Sasaki is in love with her classmate Kento Hinode and tries repeatedly to get Kento's attention by transforming into a cat, but at some point, the boundary between herself and the cat becomes ambiguous.

Directors: Jun'ichi Satô, Tomotaka Shibayama | Stars: Mirai Shida, Natsuki Hanae, Johnny Yong Bosch, Bob Buchholz

Votes: 13,896

10. Teasing Master Takagi-san (2024– )

TV-14 | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Takagi loves playing good-natured pranks on her classmate Nishikata. But try as he might, he can never prank her back - she's just too clever.

Stars: Rui Tsukishima, Soya Kurokawa

Votes: 83

11. Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san (2018–2022)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance

If you blush, you lose. Nishikata has been teased mercilessly by Takagi and always winds up blushing! But he vows to one day get back at her.

Stars: Rie Takahashi, Yûki Kaji, Konomi Kohara, Mao Ichimichi

Votes: 2,866

12. Mother of the Goddess' Dormitory (2021)

TV-MA | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance

A homeless middle school student becomes the dorm mother for troubled female university students.

Stars: Misuzu Yamada, Ayaka Nanase, Fukuyama Asaki, Yuki Yomichi

Votes: 858

13. A Certain Magical Index (2008–2019)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Index is still a fugitive and many powerful Magical organizations and individuals want to take her to use the books in her memory eliminating her in the process. War between those ... See full summary »

Stars: Monica Rial, Micah Solusod, Alexis Tipton, Christopher Sabat

Votes: 2,282

14. The Prince of Tennis (2001–2005)

TV-PG | 22 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

At the request of his father, tennis prodigy Ryouma Echizen has returned from America and is ready to take the Japanese tennis scene by storm. Aiming to become the best tennis player in the... See full summary »

Stars: Jun'ichi Suwabe, Erik Davies, Yuri Lowenthal, Liam O'Brien

Votes: 941

15. Tsugumomo (2017–2020)

TV-MA | Animation, Action, Mystery

A normal high school student treasures a gift his mother gave him. One day, he finds out the true power of this gift and is drawn into a whole new world, complete with a harem of beautiful women.

Stars: Felecia Angelle, Howard Wang, Sarah Wiedenheft, Megan Shipman

Votes: 505

16. Accel World (2012–2023)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Action, Romance

Haruyuki is an overweight kid and at bottom of food chain at his middle school. Within sci-fi setting of real world he often seeks refuge in a virtual one.

Stars: Stephanie Sheh, Erik Scott Kimerer, Kira Buckland, Lucien Dodge

Votes: 2,373

17. Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun (2018)

24 min | Animation, Comedy

Three wildly different 8th graders create a "pastimes" club to get through the absurdity of middle school. Or something. They just want to have fun.

Stars: Hina Kino, Rika Nagae, Konomi Kohara, Maki Izawa

Votes: 1,678

18. The Pet Girl of Sakurasou (2012–2013)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Revolving around the hardships and joys of colorful cast, it is a heartwarming coming-of-age tale of friendship, love, ambition, and heartbreak - through the lens of an ordinary person surrounded by the extraordinary.

Stars: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Ai Kayano, Mariko Nakatsu, Natsumi Takamori

Votes: 5,187

19. I'm Standing on a Million Lives (2020–2021)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Aloof and logical middle school third-year Yusuke Yotsuya is transported to a game-like alternate world. He becomes a third player and takes on a dangerous quest with his classmates Iu ... See full summary »

Stars: Toshiyuki Toyonaga, Yûto Uemura, Azumi Waki, Risa Kubota

Votes: 1,170

20. Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan (2010–2014)

TV-14 | Animation, Action, Comedy

Rikuo Nura appears to be an average middle school student. No one knows that he comes home every day to a house full of youkai, nor that he transforms into the all-powerful leader of these ... See full summary »

Stars: Darrel Guilbeau, Liam O'Brien, Grant George, Todd Haberkorn

Votes: 836

21. Yuki Yuna Is a Hero (2014–2021)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

Yuna Yuki is an ordinary middle school student. But there is one extraordinary thing about Yuki-she belongs to the "Brave Hero Club." What does this club do? Who is "Vertex?"

Stars: Haruka Terui, Suzuko Mimori, Yumi Uchiyama, Tomoyo Kurosawa

Votes: 260

22. The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses (2023)

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy, Romance

A schoolboy develops a crush on his short-sighted schoolgirl classmate. Will he get close enough for her to see his feelings?

Stars: Shion Wakayama, Eriko Matsui, Masahiro Itô, Yûsuke Kobayashi

Votes: 659

23. Sarazanmai (2019)

TV-14 | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

Three boys are enchanted by a water spirit and must go on a quest to return to human.

Stars: Ian Sinclair, Justin Briner, Alejandro Saab, Daman Mills

Votes: 372

24. Bokura no (2007)

Unrated | Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi

In a summer vacation, a group of 15 children discovered a mysterious man living in a seashore cave, along with his high-tech gadgets.

Stars: Akira Ishida, Ao Takahashi, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Hiroki Tôchi

Votes: 515

25. YuruYuri (2011–2019)

TV-PG | 25 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama

A Comedy Series that revolves around the daily lives of the Amusement Club, consisting of Akari Akaza, her childhood friends, Kyoko Toshino and Yui Funami, and her classmate Chinatsu Yoshikawa

Stars: Rumi Okubo, Shiori Mikami, Minami Tsuda, Aki Toyosaki

Votes: 717

26. Space Patrol Luluco (2016–2022)

TV-14 | 8 min | Animation, Comedy, Fantasy

A normal girl and an alien meet and spark an interstellar romance.

Stars: Amber Lee Connors, Brittney Karbowski, Mao Ichimichi, Bob Carter

Votes: 702

27. Komori-san Can't Decline (2015)

TV-14 | 2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

Shuri Komori is a girl who is so nice that she can not turn down people's requests. She gains amazing abilities while she fulfills people's requests.

Stars: Aya Uchida, Ari Ozawa, Maria Naganawa, Akari Kageyama

Votes: 123

28. This Art Club Has a Problem! (2016)

TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy, Romance

An ordinary arts club at an ordinary middle school, Tsukimori Middle School. One member, Uchimaki Subaru, wastes his abundant talent trying to draw his perfect 2D waifu. Another, Usami ... See full summary »

Stars: Ari Ozawa, Yûsuke Kobayashi, Kentarô Tone, Sumire Uesaka

Votes: 450

29. Miller's School Diary (2022–2024)

Comedy, Family

The series focuses on a third-grader, Mi Xiao Quan, as he navigates school and daily life with his two best friends.

Stars: Hexuan Guo, Zhiyan Chen, Zijian Wang, Jampa Tseten

30. Black Rubber Shoes (2000–2005)

24 min | Animation

Ten year old Giyoung and his older brother Gichul enjoy their youth to the fullest during 1960s South Korea, a time when most commoners can only afford black rubber shoes.

Stars: Oh Se Hong, Yoo Myung Sook, Ahn Gyeoung Jin, Kim Seo-young

31. Sexy Voice and Robo (2007– )

Comedy, Crime, Drama

A middle school girl teams up with a robot otaku to fight crime in Japan.

Stars: Ken'ichi Matsuyama, Suzuka Ohgo, Eri Murakawa, Shin'ya Tsukamoto

Votes: 111

32. Tribe Cool Crew (2014– )

Animation, Music, Sport

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Stars: Yûko Hara, Shizuka Ishigami, Misa Kobayashi, Sôma Saitô

Votes: 11

33. CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (1979– )
Episode: Episode #45.33 (2023)

TV-PG | News, Talk-Show

Happy Mother's Day; the immigration crisis; Washington state's annual tulip festival; actress Juliette Lewis (TV series, "Yellowjackets"); actor Jeremy Strong (TV series, "Succession"); ... See full summary »

Stars: Jane Pauley, Margaret Brennan, Laura Dern, Amy Klobuchar

34. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Episode: Kimmy and the Beest! (2018)

TV-14 | Comedy

Titus directs a school musical but misses being in the spotlight. Jacqueline and Lillian try to scalp tickets to parents. Kimmy confronts a blogger.

Director: Claire Scanlon | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski

Votes: 606

35. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015–2019)
Episode: Kimmy Meets an Old Friend! (2018)

TV-14 | Comedy

Titus struggles to come up with a pitch for "The Capist." Kimmy writes a children's book. Lillian meets Artie's kids. Jacqueline stands up for Xan.

Director: Jude Weng | Stars: Ellie Kemper, Tituss Burgess, Carol Kane, Jane Krakowski

Votes: 591