September may be a day away, but the summer vibes are still here. Prime Video‘s hit teen drama series, The Summer I Turned Pretty, was recently renewed for a 3rd season after the release of season 2 on July 14th. The coming-of-age series follows a love triangle between a girl and two brothers, while at the same time exploring the relationship between mothers and their children. While you wait for the new season, here are 14 movies like The Summer I Turned Pretty you can watch next.
After (2019)
Cast: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dylan Arnold, Khadijha Red Thunder, Selma Blair, Pia Mia, Peter Gallagher
Synopsis: “Tessa finds herself struggling with her complicated relationship with Hardin; she faces a dilemma that could change their lives forever.”
Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu
Alex Strangelove (2018)
Cast: Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, Madeline Weinstein, Daniel Zolghadri, Nik Dodani, Fred Hechinger, Annie Q, Ayden Mayeri
Synopsis: “High school senior Alex Truelove has it all – the grades, the girlfriend, and the motley crew of hilarious friends. Everything is smooth sailing until Alex shares that he’s decided to part ways with his virginity – and meets Elliott, a sweet and confident gay boy who isn’t shy about his instant crush on Alex…who may or may not feel the same. Rocketed into a endearing and amusing journey of sexual and self-exploration, Alex ultimately learns that like so much of growing up, love can be confusing. And that’s okay.”
Where to watch: Netflix
All Summers End (2017)
Cast: Tye Sheridan, Kaitlyn Dever, Paula Malcomson, Austin Abrams, Ryan Lee, Annabeth Gish, Pablo Schreiber, Beau Mirchoff, Bill Sage
Synopsis: “Peer-pressured by his two best friends to prove they’re more important than a girl, Conrad Stevens pulls an innocent prank that has a disastrous impact on the family life of his girlfriend, Grace Turner. Racked with guilt, Conrad tries to make up for his mistake by doing everything he can for Grace-except tell the truth. What began as innocent summer love suddenly transforms into something more real than either could have expected.”
Where to watch: Hoopla, Prime Video, Tubi
All the Bright Places (2020)
Cast: Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Felix Mallard, Luke Wilson, Virginia Gardner, Keegan-Michael Key, Sofia Hasmik, Alexandra Shipp
Synopsis: “Dealing with the loss of her sister, introverted Violet Markey (Elle Fanning) rediscovers passion for living when she meets the eccentric and unpredictable Theodore Finch (Justice Smith).”
Where to watch: Netflix
Along for the Ride (2022)
Cast: Emma Pasarow, Belmont Cameli, Genevieve Hannelius, Kate Bosworth, Andie MacDowell, Ricardo Hurtado, Dermot Mulroney, Laura Kariuki
Synopsis: The summer before college Auden meets the mysterious Eli, a fellow insomniac. While the seaside town of Colby sleeps, the two embark on a nightly quest to help Auden experience the fun, carefree teen life she never knew she wanted.
Where to watch: Netflix
Chemical Hearts (2020)
Cast: Lili Reinhart, Austin Abrams, Sarah Jones, Adhir Kalyan, Bruce Altman, Kara Young, Coral Peña
Synopsis: “17-year-old Henry Page is the editor of his high school newspaper and hopes to become a successful writer one day; his secret: he has never been in love, yet he dreams of the great and romantic love story that fulfils and inspires him.”
Where to watch: Prime Video
Endings, Beginnings (2020)
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Jamie Dornan, Sebastian Stan, Matthew Gray Gubler, Lindsay Sloane, Ben Esler, Kyra Sedgwick, Sherry Cola, Shamier Anderson
Synopsis: “Daphne moves into her sister’s guesthouse to recover from a difficult break-up and soon meets two handsome best friends, who seem to be polar opposites.”
Where to watch: Apple TV, Hoopla
The Half of It (2020)
Cast: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Collin Chou, Wolfgang Novogratz, Becky Ann Baker, Catherine Curtin, Enrique Murciano
Synopsis: “Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help winning over a popular girl. But their new and unlikely friendship gets complicated when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.”
Where to watch: Netflix
The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
Cast: Joey King, Joel Courtney, Jacob Elordi, Taylor Zakhar Perez, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, Molly Ringwald, Meganne Young
Synopsis: “High school senior Elle juggles a long-distance relationship with her dreamy boyfriend, college applications with her best friend, and a new friendship with a handsome classmate that could change everything.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Last Summer (2021)
Cast: Halit Özgür Sarı, Aslıhan Malbora, Sümeyye Aydogan, Ece Çeşmioğlu, Fatih Berk Sahin, Eren Ören, Merve Nur Bengi, Denizhan Akbaba
Synopsis: “During summer vacation in a beachside town, 16-year-old Deniz seeks the affection of his childhood crush and navigates a love triangle.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Midnight Sun (2018)
Cast: Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Quinn Shephard, Rob Riggle, Tiera Skovbye, Nicholas Coombe, Austin Anozie
Synopsis: “A sheltered teenage girl who suffers from a severe sensitivity to sunlight finally meets the boy of her dreams in this romantic drama.”
Where to watch: Hulu
See You On Venus (2023)
Cast: Virginia Gardner, Alex Aiono, Rob Estes
Synopsis: “Two misfit American teens travel to Spain in search of the girl’s birth mother. As they tour through the picturesque cities and fall in love, they discover the most important question isn’t who gave you life but what you decide to do with it.”
Where to watch: Apple TV, Prime Video
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
Cast: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart, Andrew Bachelor, Trezzo Mahoro, Madeleine Arthur, Emilija Baranac, Israel Broussard, John Corbett
Synopsis: “A teenage girl’s secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.”
Where to watch: Netflix
Through My Window (2022)
Cast: Clara Galle, Julio Peña, Hugo Arbues, Natalia Azahara, Guillermo Lasheras, Eric Masip, Emilia Lazo
Synopsis: “It all started with the WiFi password… Raquel has had a longtime crush on her hot neighbor, Ares, whom she secretly watches but has never spoken to. Can she make Ares fall in love with her?”
Where to watch: Netflix
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