Hollywood movies that captured the essence of sweet summer love
There's something unique about summer love stories, something all hopeless romantics would agree upon. Its warmth, innocence, and tenderness, along with the excitement of what lies ahead and the freedom from school being over make for a love story that completely lives in the moment. Featuring a sweet and innocent summer love story, these films have unique tales that will melt your heart.
'Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between' (2022)
The 2022 romantic drama film Hello, Goodbye and Everything in Between follows the love story of Claire (Talia Ryder) and Aidan (Jordan Fisher). The two high schoolers make a pact before moving on to college- to date until the end of summer. But, Aidan decides to take his words back and tries to show Claire the nice time they had as a couple.
'Along for the Ride' (2022)
During the summer between high school and college, Auden (Emma Pasarow) decides to take some risks in life and reinvent herself so she moves in with her estranged father in the 2022 film Along for the Ride. She meets Eli (Belmont Cameli) and the two go for adventures together, introducing each other to secrets and new things during this carefree summer.
'Call Me By Your Name' (2017)
Set against the picturesque backdrop of 1980s Italy, Call Me By Your Name beautifully captures the intoxicating essence of first love and the charm of summer, and the bittersweet realization that, like the season itself, their time together is also short-lived. Starring Timothée Chalamet, the film shows the blossoming love between Elio, a precocious 17-year-old, and Oliver, a charismatic older graduate student.
'The Notebook' (2004)
Starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, The Notebook is a classic tale of a summer love story. Set in the 1940s, the film narrates the romance between Noah and Allie, two young lovers from different social backgrounds who fall deeply in love during one summer. Their romance filled with canoe rides, carnival dates, and long walks under the sun is what makes it magical.
'Grease' (1978)
Ahead of its time in more than one way, Grease is a musical rom-com film that stars John Travolta and the late Olivia Newton-John. The film follows the love story that sparks during the summer between a conventionally "good" girl and a greaser- Sandy Olsson and Danny Zuko. Later in the film, they find out they are in the same high school.
