17 of the best summer-themed movies
polygon.comWhat is a summer movie, anyway? Often, the term is used to refer to movies that come out in the summer (and there are plenty to get excited for this year). Studios will often save their biggest and boldest movies for that time of year, where you can cool down in a theater during warm days.
But that’s not what we’re here for today. We’re here to talk about movies that feel like summer. Beach parties, summer camp, hot days — it’s more than a season. It’s a vibe.
Welcome to Polygon Summer Camp! This summer we’re bringing you the best and brightest stories, all about camp vibes, that will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Join us!
So our team of Polygon movie scientists has pulled together the following 17 movies for you to enjoy this summer. That’s 17 movies for 13 weeks of summer, so the adventurous among you can space it out accordingly. Enjoy!
What are you looking for?
Comedy Horror Drama Musical Action
Wes Anderson’s endearing coming-of-age comedy takes place at a summer camp.
HBO Max
Target
Several girls decide to spend summer vacation in a mansion in the countryside. Too bad it’s haunted by ghosts, spirits, and monsters that perfectly blur the lines between silly, surreal, funny, and scary.
Amazon
HBO Max
Long-simmering tensions between the Black and Italian American residents of the neighborhood Bed-Stuy boil over on the hottest day of the summer.
Amazon
Apple
Target
Vudu
Nothing says summer like dancing around an idyllic Greek island with Meryl Streep.
Amazon
Target
What time is it? Time to head over to Lava Springs Country Club for the most fabulous Disney Channel original movie sequel.
Disney Plus
Target
If there’s a movie that will make you nostalgic for experiences you’ve never had, it’s this film about
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