A movie on a summer evening with friends is always memorable. We have 5 summertime movie classics to share with you for the perfect movie night at your Nantucket Gate apartment!
- The Goonies
If The Goonies isn’t a summertime classic, we don’t know what is. Two brothers and their misfit friends go on an adventure for Pirate’s treasure to save their home. They have to avoid a group of bad guys who are also on the hunt for the treasure. This movie has adventure, mystery, and some hilarious lines.
- The Sandlot
Another great summertime classic, The Sandlot is also about a group of boys. Scottie Smalls moves into a new neighborhood and makes friends with a group of boys who love playing baseball at the sandlot. While playing there one day, they get into trouble and work together to figure out how to face their fear. It’s sure to please every audience with its classic quotes. Our favorite: “You’re killin’ me, Smalls!”
- The Endless Summer
“The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.” - IMDB
This is an old classic that’s sure to bring a surfer and relaxing vibe to your movie night.
- What About Bob?
A hilarious and quotable movie, What About Bob? Tells the story of Bob Wiley who goes in for therapy with Dr. Leo Marvin. Dr. Leo Marvin has to soon leave on vacation with his family after their first visit together, but Bob is needy with phobias of nearly everything. He decides to find his way to the Marvin’s vacation home and everyone, except Leo, wants Bob to stay. This funny and clever movie is a sure hit.
- Secondhand Lions
“A coming-of-age story about a shy, young boy sent by his irresponsible mother to spend the summer with his wealthy, eccentric uncles in Texas.” -IMDB
This is a great movie with a funny and feel-good undertone. Put this on for a perfect summer movie night.
- Super 8
While making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera, a group of kids see a train derail. They find out it was no accident and search for the truth about what happened to that train. This movie takes place in Ohio in 1979 and is a throwback to better times. It has mystery with a little sci-fi and is sure to please all.
What’s your favorite summertime movie classic? Let us know in the comments. Thanks for reading! Have a great month here in Tacoma, WA!