With summer coming to an end, viewers are eager to hold on to the last shreds of that summer feeling in any way they can, including watching some nostalgic movies that transport them back in time. There are both users on Reddit that are searching for some films and ones who are keen to recommend their favorites that leave them not only feeling good but grinning ear-to-ear.
Summer movies are classified as both movies that take place in a summer setting, as well as ones that have the lighthearted humor and liberating feel of the season. Whether it's a coming-of-age set in a waterpark or a film with an iconic 90s hip-hop soundtrack, these movies leave everyone feeling the summer heat.
The First Time is a teen rom-com starring Dylan O'Brien as Dave Hudgman and Britt Robertson as Aubrey Miller, two teens who fall in love over the course of a weekend. A Reddit user named kilgore_trout8989 describes it as "one of my favorite 'feel-good' movies for sure".
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This movie is full of summer parties, a soundtrack of nostalgic rock songs, and that good 2010s charm. Although it can be cheesy at times, it's a great coming-of-age movie that well represents being an awkward teenager in high school, growing up, and exploring sex.
Super 8, produced by Steven Spielberg, takes place in 1979 Ohio and follows a group of young teens who face mysterious and dangerous alien creatures. It was compared by viewers to films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, The Goonies, and popular TV shows like Stranger Things.
One user on Reddit says that "Super 8 totally has that 80s summer adventure vibe," which makes it perfect for the summertime. Many fans loved the character portrayal, the structure and pacing of the plot, and even the soundtrack. It's considered one of the most underrated sci-fi action movies of all time.
This cult classic movie is considered "the original [kids'] camp movie" by Redditor Whipstich-Pepperpot. It follows the adventures of counselors and campers at Camp North Star and is full of iconic and hilarious moments.
Bill Murray plays Tripper, a troublemaking counselor at the camp who befriends a lonely boy named Rudy. What makes Meatballs unique from other summer camp movies is its simple and uncomplicated humor. Many fans say this movie is the perfect way to kick off the summer.
Whip It follows a teen who yearns to rebel against her beauty pageant mother and discovers the world of roller derby. It's a touching and relatable coming-of-age tale that is loved by many, including the Redditor cubansquare who describes it as "one of the best movies ever made" that "never got the attention it deserved."
This sports drama includes both an iconic training montage and a great soundtrack full of alternative and rock hits that bring viewers back to the early 2000s era. Whip It represents so well that feeling of newfound freedom that summer holds.
The Wackness takes place in the summer of 1994 in New York City, following a teenage marijuana dealer selling in order to make money for his family, finding friends and love, and developing a heartwarming relationship with his psychiatrist. Redditor Rswany says it "really captures the vibe of NYC in the summer".
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Fans love the movie due to its nostalgic 90s feel and iconic soundtrack, including songs from The Notorious B.I.G., the Wu-Tang Clan, and The Fresh Prince. Many consider The Wackness to be an underrated classic that's both fun and relatable but also has its meaningful moments.
This movie is a book adaptation of Frances Mayes' memoir, starring Diane Lane as a writer who discovers her husband has been cheating on her and buys a villa in Tuscany to start a new life. Reddit user Ben_Drinkin_Coffee calls it "an all-time great in my library!"
The movie's setting is in beautiful Italy, which gives it a fantastic summer-y feeling. Many fans also love the movie because it feels empowering - the main character is able to heal and achieve her dreams separate from her finding romance, which is a great message for a rom-com.
Little Miss Sunshine is a heartwarming movie about a family road-tripping to California for a daughter's "Little Miss Sunshine" beauty pageant. The family meets various obstacles on the way, but viewers are charmed by the camaraderie and relationships between the family members.
Reddit user yamraj212 calls it the "best feel good movie." The movie eventually went on to win multiple awards, including two Academy Awards as well as the AFI Movie of the Year. Fans love the movie's message on beauty pageants as well as its hilarious moments.
This rom-com follows a recently divorced man named Cal Weaver who searches to rediscover his manhood with the help of his friend Jacob. This movie has so many iconic scenes, including a Dirty Dancing lift and a backyard fight scene, as well as a star-studded cast with Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Steve Carell.
Redditor socivitus describes Crazy, Stupid, Love. as their "guilty pleasure movie" that "actually never gets old." This movie is funny, deep, and has all the light-hearted fun that viewers need in the summertime.
We're the Millers is about pot dealer David who, in order to smuggle drugs from Mexico, persuades his neighbors to pretend to be his family traveling in an RV across the border. This movie is hilarious, and fans love seeing the characters interact and maneuver their way out of obstacles.
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Reddit user suzuki_hayabusa says this is a "good movie to make anyone happy," and Strong_Shift_4178 says that it has them "snorting really hard no matter how many times [they've] watched it." This movie's road trip premise and setting in Mexico never fail to remind viewers of the summer heat.
The Way, Way Back follows Duncan, an awkward teenager who spends the summer at a beach house with his mother and her boyfriend. He gets a job at a nearby waterpark and becomes friends with the park manager Owen, who helps him grow more confident in himself.
Redditor Nodarisan describes the movie as their "comfy movie", likely due to the plethora of funny and heartwarming moments as Owen becomes Duncan's much-needed father figure. This movie is so sweet, and viewers can just feel the summer air through the screen during scenes at the waterpark, on boats, and at water gun fights.
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