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10 Best Movies Like Dear Summer Sister

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

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#1
Charlie St. Cloud

Charlie St. Cloud

2010★ 7.0

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

Accomplished sailor Charlie St. Cloud has the adoration of his mother Claire and his little brother Sam, as well as a college scholarship that will lead him far from his sleepy Pac...

#2
Half Brothers

Half Brothers

2020★ 7.3

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

Mexican aviation exec Renato is shocked to learn that he has an American half-brother he never knew about: free-spirited Asher. They are forced on a road trip together, tracing the...

#3
The Way Way Back

The Way Way Back

2013★ 7.1

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

Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected ...

#4
I Wish

I Wish

2011★ 7.3

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

Twelve-year-old Koichi, who has been separated from his brother Ryunosuke due to his parents' divorce, hears a rumor that the new bullet trains will precipitate a wish-granting mir...

#5
End of Sentence

End of Sentence

2019★ 6.3

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

Newly widowed Frank Fogle embarks on a journey to Ireland to scatter his late wife’s ashes. His estranged son, Sean, recently released from prison, agrees to join only when his fat...

#6
Crazed Fruit

Crazed Fruit

1956★ 6.9

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

Two brothers compete for the amorous favors of a young woman during a seaside summer of gambling, boating, and drinking....

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