If You Prioritize Good Vibes, Then Here Are 17 Great Films To Watch (Or Rewatch) This Summer

A solid film about sneaking out to go to the biggest party of the school year where hijinks naturally ensues? Add in the wild early '90s outfit nostalgia, and that's all the reasons to love this movie!

Where to watch: HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video

This cute film about a family coming together to organize potentially their last annual neighborhood block party while solving their differences should definitely be added to your watch list! (And it's coming from BuzzFeed Studios!)

Where to watch: Streaming on BET+ now!

This remake is better than the original — there, I said it! But in all seriousness, baby Lindsay Lohan acted her heart out in this movie and helped create one of the most touching summer films of all time!

Where to watch: Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video

This film is a true classic in my mind! It perfectly and believably follows a group of teenagers on their first night of summer vacation in the '70s — and makes me nostalgic for a time I wasn't even born! Incredible!

Where to watch: Hulu and Amazon Prime Video

The first installment in the Friday trilogy, and definitely the most quoted and most iconic of the three films. Following one hot summer day for two friends in their neighborhood and the hilarious trouble they get themselves into, I definitely consider this a necessary summer watch.

Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu, Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video

This film is such a super-fun and heartwarming watch! Just a hilarious story of a gal pal weekend in New Orleans, where the characters not only reunite with each other but also with their brave past selves.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

A film that only gets campier with age, but it would be a ~crime~ to not feature the original summer blockbuster on this list! This movie is always worth the watch, in my opinion.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Not gonna lie, I think this is one of the cutest films in existence. A group of quirky dads starting the best day care center for their children? I mean, it's just so adorable!

Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video

What happens when a group of old friends get together for a bday wine trip and comedically messy problems arise? A great movie is what happens!

Where to watch: Netflix

Such a cute oldie and definitely worth the rewatch! Who could ever get tired of a story of besties who stay connected to each other through pants? You simply can't!

Where to watch: HBO Max

This film is just so funny! As someone who knows a lot of former camp counselors and has heard their stories, I think this movie should always be on your summer watch list.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

A more obscure coming-of-age summer comedy, but definitely worth the watch! This tale of love, culture shock, and an interesting summer for a young boy is one that you should at least see once.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

This drama-comedy of a stockbroker's summer fling with a man she meets on vacation in Jamaica is iconic — add it to your list right now, please!

Where to watch: Starz, Hulu, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Prime Video

One of the most iconic crime-dramas, but more importantly, this is such a "good for her" film. Good for them! No further comments.

Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu, The Roku Channel, and Amazon Prime Video

A modern coming-of-age comedy with a '90s feel and an abundance of pretty California suburb visuals while these teens go on a wild adventure before the end of their last year of high school. Definitely a funny film!

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

Ugh, this film will never not warm my heart. Matched with the incredible scenery, outfits, AND THAT WEDDING — watch this one five times for good measure!

Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video

A beautiful adaptation from the original stage production, and an overall amazing feel-good musical. Literally a must-see.

Where to watch: HBO Max, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video