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10 Best Movies Like A Summer by the River

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

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#1
Nothing About Robert

Nothing About Robert

1999★ 6.0

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

Didier never knew that a wrong film review of a film which he did not bother to watch would land him in numerous troubles....

#2
Step Up 3D

Step Up 3D

2010★ 6.8

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

A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke and Natalie, team up with NYU freshman Moose, and find themselves pitted against the world's best hip-hop dancers...

#3
Training Wheels

Training Wheels

2013★ 7.0

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

When Margo, Edith, and Agnes chase after an ice cream truck, little Agnes struggles to keep up and takes a tumble while pedaling her bike. Seeing her disappointment, the Minions sp...

#4
Puppy

Puppy

2013★ 7.2

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

A Minion, longing for a puppy, humorously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but none of his attempts succeed. Just as his hopes fade, a tiny UFO swoops down and...

#5
Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

Ben 10: Destroy All Aliens

2012★ 6.5

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

Based on the original animated series Ben 10. Ben becomes targeted by an evil Mechamorph Warrior, named "Retaliator," who mistakenly blames Ben for something he did not do and att...

#6
Step Up 2: The Streets

Step Up 2: The Streets

2008★ 6.7

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

When rebellious street dancer Andie West lands at the elite Maryland School of the Arts, she finds herself fighting to fit in while also trying to hold onto her old life. When she ...