Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 18, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Summer

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

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#1
Flora and Son

Flora and Son

2023★ 6.9

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

Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musici...

#2
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special

2020★ 6.2

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

Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous a...

#3
That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

1974★ 7.4

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

Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history....

#4
Hounddog

Hounddog

2008★ 6.4

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

A drama set in the American South, where a precocious, troubled girl finds a safe haven in the music and movement of Elvis Presley....

#5
Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

Barbie and the Rockers: Out of This World

1987★ 7.0

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

Rock sensation Barbie and her band The Rockers, beloved by everyone all around the world, decide to do something no band has ever done before - preform a charity rock concert in ou...

#6
Quartet

Quartet

2012★ 6.5

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

Cissy, Reggie, and Wilf are in a home for retired musicians. Every year, there is a concert to celebrate Composer Giuseppe Verdi's birthday and they take part. Jean, who used to be...

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