Old School (2003)

Comedy
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 5 films

Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater.

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← Inspired By

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)1
 The Wanderers
The Wanderers (1979)2
 Chariots of Fire
Chariots of Fire (1981)3
 The Graduate
The Graduate (1967)4
 The Godfather
The Godfather (1972)5

→ Influenced

Wedding Crashers
Wedding Crashers (2005)6
 Grown Ups
Grown Ups (2010)7
 The Hangover
The Hangover (2009)8
 Accepted
Accepted (2006)9

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Influenced By

  1. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
    "A conversation about Skywalker and Jedis takes place, referencing the "Star Wars" universe." Movie Connections IMDb
  2. The Wanderers (1979)
    "The scene involving cinderblocks tied to penises is a reference to "The Wanderers."" Movie Connections IMDb
  3. Chariots of Fire (1981)
    "The theme song is heard during the athletics test, paying homage to "Chariots of Fire."" Movie Connections IMDb
  4. The Graduate (1967)
    "The song that plays during Frank's dream sequence and when he falls into the pool is the intro song to "The Graduate" with Dustin Hoffman." Movie Connections IMDb
  5. The Godfather (1972)
    "Mitch is referred to as "The Godfather," drawing a parallel to the iconic character from "The Godfather."" Movie Connections IMDb

Influenced

  1. Wedding Crashers (2005)
    "This film follows two friends who crash weddings to meet women, embodying the spirit of adult men engaging in youthful antics reminiscent of "Old School."" 7 Comedy Movies Like Old School You Must See Dhruv Trivedi The Cinemaholic
  2. Grown Ups (2010)
    "Featuring a group of childhood friends reuniting as adults, this movie echoes "Old School" in its portrayal of adults attempting to recapture their youth." 7 Comedy Movies Like Old School You Must See Dhruv Trivedi The Cinemaholic
  3. The Hangover (2009)
    "Centered on a group of friends experiencing a wild and chaotic bachelor party, this film shares thematic elements with "Old School" regarding adult escapades and the consequences that follow." 7 Comedy Movies Like Old School You Must See Dhruv Trivedi The Cinemaholic
  4. Accepted (2006)
    "This comedy about a group of friends creating a fake college to avoid the pressures of adulthood mirrors "Old School" in its depiction of unconventional approaches to higher education and the desire to relive youthful freedom." 7 Comedy Movies Like Old School You Must See Dhruv Trivedi The Cinemaholic