The 15 Best Movies To Watch Over The Summer

When you think of summer, you think of sunny skies, sandy beaches, and going to the movies.

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There are countless movies that are perfect to watch during the summer, and here's a list to help you choose. However, this list doesn't focus on "summer blockbusters" but rather on films that best convey the essence of the season. With that all cleared up, here are the 15 best movies to watch over the summer.

15.National Lampoon's Vacation

Rusty, Clark, and Aunt Edna screaming in their car in "National Lampoon's Vacation"

14.Caddyshack

The gopher dancing in "Caddyshack"

13.Ferris Bueller's Day Off

Ferris Bueller lying on his bed in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off"

12.Independence Day

An alien ship blowing up the White House in "Independence Day"

What better to celebrate the 4th of July than with the end of the world? This revolutionary blockbuster follows multiple people trying to fight off a worldwide alien attack. With a star-studded cast and unforgettable special effects, this film is the perfect way to celebrate Independence Day.

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11.The Sandlot

Ham shouting while in his catcher's uniform in "The Sandlot"

10.Stand by Me

Gordie, Chris, Teddy, and Vern in "Stand by Me"

9.Close Encounters of the Third Kind

People gathered around the alien mothership in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"

8.Us

The Tethered versions of the Wilsons standing in their driveway in "Us"

7.It (2017)

Pennywise crouching in a dark room in "It" (2017)

6.Rear Window

Jeffries holding his camera in "Rear Window"

5.Finding Nemo

Marlin and Dory screaming in the jellyfish forest in "Finding Nemo"

4.Moonrise Kingdom

Scout Master Ward and his scouts looking into a tent in "Moonrise Kingdom"

3.American Grafitti

Bob Falfa with a woman in his car in "American Grafitti"

2.Jurassic Park

A T-Rex roaring with a banner falling in front of her in "Jurassic Park"

1.Jaws

Martin Brody seeing a shark attack in "Jaws"

Do you agree with this list? Are there any other summer movies that I missed? Please let me know in the comments section below.