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10 Best Movies Like A Swingin' Summer

If you loved A Swingin' Summer, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
My Friends Act II

My Friends Act II

1982★ 7.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The four old friends meet on the grave of the fifth of them, Perozzi, who died at the end of the first episode. Time has passed but they are still up for adventures and cruel jokes...

#2
Awakenings

Awakenings

1990★ 7.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Dr. Malcolm Sayer, a shy research physician, uses an experimental drug to "awaken" the catatonic victims of a rare disease. Leonard is the first patient to receive the controversia...

#3
The Navigator

The Navigator

1924★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The wealthy and impulsive Rollo Treadway decides to propose to his beautiful socialite neighbor, Betsy O'Brien. Although Betsy turns Rollo down, he still opts to go on the cruise t...

#4
Sullivan's Travels

Sullivan's Travels

1941★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Comedy & Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Successful movie director John L. Sullivan, convinced he won't be able to film his ambitious masterpiece until he has suffered, dons a hobo disguise and sets off on a journey, aimi...

#5
Back to School

Back to School

1986★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Self-made millionaire Thornton Melon decides to get a better education and enrolls at his son Jason's college. While Jason tries to fit in with his fellow students, Thornton strugg...

#6
2036: Nexus Dawn

2036: Nexus Dawn

2017★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to A Swingin' Summer for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

This in-world short film takes place in the year 2036 and revolves around Jared Leto’s character, Niander Wallace. In this short, Wallace introduces a new line of “perfected” repli...