Remember those golden days when the biggest drama was which summer movie to watch? These 23 must-watch nostalgic summers will relive those epic summer feels! Like Monte Carlo, where Selena Gomez gave us major travel goals, or Dennis the Menace, serving up endless laughs and that ’90s charm. Today we are giving you a list that will bring back many memories!🍿✨
1. DENNIS THE MENACE (1993)
“Dennis the Menace” is a heartwarming family comedy about the misadventures of a mischievous young boy named Dennis, whose well-meaning antics frequently cause trouble for his grumpy neighbor, Mr. Wilson. Stream on Apple TV, Prime Video
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2. THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS (2005)
“The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” is a touching coming-of-age drama that follows four best friends—Lena, Tibby, Bridget, and Carmen—who discover a pair of jeans that magically fits each of them perfectly, despite their different body types. Stream on Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Prime Video and Vudu
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3. THE PARENT TRAP (1998 FILM)
“The Parent Trap” (1998) is a delightful family comedy about identical twin sisters, Annie and Hallie, who are separated at birth and raised on opposite sides of the Atlantic. Stream on Disney+, Prime Video, Vudu.
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4. GREASE (1978)
The story follows their summer romance that is cut short when Sandy unexpectedly transfers to Danny’s high school. As they navigate the complexities of teenage love and peer dynamics, they both undergo transformations to fit in with their respective social groups. Stream on iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Prime Video, and Vudu.
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5. E.T (1982)
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (1982) is a beloved science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. The story follows Elliott, a young boy who befriends a gentle alien stranded on Earth. Together with his siblings, Elliott helps E.T. Stream on iTunes, Google Play, Prime Video, Amazon and Vudu.
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6. THE SANDLOT (1993)
It follows a group of young boys who spend their days playing baseball on a neighborhood sandlot. When Scotty Smalls, a new kid in town, joins the team, he learns about friendship, teamwork, and the importance of standing up for what’s right. Stream on Disney+, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon, and Vudu.
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7. IT TAKES TWO (1995 film)
“It Takes Two” (1995) is a heartwarming family comedy starring Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as identical strangers who meet by chance and hatch a plan to switch places. Stream on Fandango at Home, Prime Video and Apple TV
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8. HOLIDAY IN THE SUN (2001)
Alex and Madison, played by Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, as they embark on a vacation to the Bahamas. While enjoying the sun, sand, and surf, the sisters find themselves caught up in a whirlwind of romance, friendship, and adventure. Stream on Apple TV, iTunes.
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9. THE NOTEBOOK (2004)
The story unfolds in a nursing home where an elderly man named Duke, portrayed by James Garner, reads a love story from his notebook to a fellow resident, Allie Hamilton, played by Gena Rowlands, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. Stream on Prime Video or Hulu, Vudu, Amazon, and iTunes.
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10. UPTOWN GIRLS (2003)
“Uptown Girls” (2003) is a charming comedy-drama directed by Boaz Yakin. The film follows Molly Gunn, played by Brittany Murphy, a carefree and irresponsible young woman living off her late rock star father’s fortune. When her inheritance is stolen by her manager, Molly must find a job for the first time in her life. Stream on Hulu, Vudu, Prime Video.
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11. STAND BY ME (1986)
“Stand by Me” (1986) is a poignant coming-of-age film directed by Rob Reiner, based on the novella “The Body” by Stephen King. Set in the summer of 1959, the story follows four young boys—Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern—as they embark on a journey to find the body of a missing boy rumored to be lying along the railroad tracks. Stream on FuboTV, Hulu, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
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12. WHEN IN ROME (2002 film)
“When in Rome” (2002) is a romantic comedy-drama directed by Steve Purcell. The film stars Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen as Leila and Charli Hunter, two teenage sisters who travel to Rome for a summer internship at a prestigious fashion company. Stream on Apple TV, Google Play Movies and Vudu.
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13. JAWS (1975)
“Jaws” (1975) is a classic thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, based on Peter Benchley’s novel of the same name. Set in the fictional resort town of Amity Island, the film follows Police Chief Martin Brody, played by Roy Scheider, as he grapples with a series of shark attacks that threaten the town’s lucrative summer tourist season. Stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, Hulu,Vudu,Prime Video.
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14. NATIONAL LAMPOON’S VACATION (1983)
“National Lampoon’s Vacation” (1983) is a classic comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by John Hughes. The movie follows the misadventures of the Griswold family as they embark on a cross-country road trip from Chicago to the fictional California amusement park, Walley World. Stream on Vudu, Google Play, iTunes and Prime Video.
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15. AQUAMARINE (2006)
“Aquamarine” (2006) is a charming fantasy romantic comedy directed by Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum. The film follows two teenage friends, Claire and Hailey, played by Emma Roberts and Joanna “JoJo” Levesque respectively, who discover a mermaid named Aquamarine, portrayed by Sara Paxton, in their beach club’s swimming pool. Stream on Disney +, iTunes, Google Play, Amazon, Prime Video, and Vudu.
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16. MONTE CARLO (2011)
“Monte Carlo” (2011) is a romantic comedy directed by Thomas Bezucha. The film stars Selena Gomez, Leighton Meester, and Katie Cassidy as three young women who embark on a dream trip to Paris but end up experiencing a series of unexpected adventures in Monte Carlo. Stream on Prime Video, Apple TV and Vudu.
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17. DAZED AND CONFUSED (1993)
“Dazed and Confused” (1993) is a cult classic coming-of-age comedy film directed by Richard Linklater. Set in 1976 on the last day of high school, the film follows a group of Texas teenagers as they navigate the rites of passage, parties, and rebellious antics that come with the end of the school year. Stream on FuboTV, MGM Plus Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Showtime Apple TV Channel.
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18. THE LITTLE MERMAID (1989)
“The Little Mermaid” (1989) is a beloved animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It tells the story of Ariel, a young mermaid princess who dreams of living on land and experiencing life as a human. When she falls in love with a human prince named Eric, she makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula to exchange her voice for legs. Stream on Disney+, iTunes, Prime Video, Amazon, and Vudu.
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19. NOW AND THEN (1995)
“Now and Then” (1995) is a nostalgic coming-of-age film directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. The story follows four childhood friends—Samantha, Roberta, Teeny, and Chrissy—who reunite as adults in their hometown of Shelby, Indiana, reminiscing about the summer of 1970 that changed their lives forever. Stream on Iflix, Netflix, Prime Video, Amazon, and Vudu.
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20. THE LITTLE RASCALS (1994)
“The Little Rascals” (1994) is a family comedy film directed by Penelope Spheeris, based on the classic “Our Gang” shorts created by Hal Roach. The movie follows the mischievous adventures of a group of neighborhood kids, known as the He-Man Woman Haters Club, as they navigate friendship, rivalry, and a plan to sabotage Alfalfa’s crush on Darla. Stream on Prime Video, Vudu
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21. A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN (1992)
“A League of Their Own” (1992) is a sports comedy-drama film directed by Penny Marshall. Set during World War II, the movie tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL), a real-life women’s baseball league formed to keep the sport alive while men were away fighting in the war. Stream on iTunes, Prime Video, Amazon and Vudu.
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22. DIRTY DANCING (1987)
“Dirty Dancing” (1987) is a romantic drama dance film directed by Emile Ardolino. Set in the summer of 1963, the story follows Frances “Baby” Houseman, portrayed by Jennifer Grey, a young woman vacationing with her family at a resort in the Catskill Mountains. Stream apple TV, Vudu, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Microsoft Store, and AMC on Demand.
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23. MY GIRL (1991)
The film follows 11-year-old Vada Sultenfuss, played by Anna Chlumsky, who lives with her widowed father Harry, portrayed by Dan Aykroyd, in a funeral home in a small town. Stream on Apple TV and Vudu.
