Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 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
Breath

Breath

2017★ 6.5

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

A pair of teenagers in Western Australia looking to escape the monotony of life in a small town take up surfing lessons from a guy named Sando....

#2
Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday

1978★ 6.9

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

Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves....

#3
Thrashin'

Thrashin'

1986★ 6.2

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

Corey and his band of skater buddies sometimes make mischief, but they're more interested in girls and having fun on their boards than in getting into any real trouble. Notorious e...

#4
Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey

2014★ 7.3

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

Before eleven years old Tilda's parents can put her beloved grandfather in an old people's home due to his progressing Alzheimer disease, she takes him on one last adventure that s...

#5
The Racer

The Racer

2020★ 5.9

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

Summer 1998 - the opening stages of Le Tour de France are relocated to Ireland. Belgian rider Dom Chabol (late 30s) has been one of the best “Domestiques” (support riders) on the T...

#6
Swimming with Men

Swimming with Men

2018★ 6.1

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

A man who is suffering a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in his life as part of an all-male, middle-aged, amateur synchronised swimming team....

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