Dynamic Watchlist Hub: Jan 19, 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
Mirror

Mirror

1975★ 8.0

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

A dying man in his forties recalls his childhood, his mother, the war and personal moments that tell of and juxtapose pivotal moments in Soviet history with daily life....

#2
Summer

Summer

1930★ 6.0

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

In the logical sequel to Springtime, a new set of insects (mostly) dances to a new set of tunes, while doing summer activities. The insects include dung beetles, dragonflies, butte...

#3
Joker

Joker

2019★ 8.1

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

During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure....

#4
Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood

2019★ 7.4

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

Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton, a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth, his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie indust...

#5
Back to the Future

Back to the Future

1985★ 8.3

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

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty mu...

#6
Life Is Beautiful

Life Is Beautiful

1997★ 8.4

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

A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire famil...