Summer has arrived and we’re FINALLY rewarded with a little bit of free time. What are some of you favorite things to do when you want to relax? Lay out by the pool? Workout? Clean your house and organize? You don’t have to ask me twice what my favorite pastime is. Since the day I was born, I’ve always been a movie junkie.

To kick off the summer, I thought it would be fun to write about 20 awesome summer-themed movies. Most of these film explicitly happen during summer months or summer break. Some of them never say exactly when they take place, but have an undeniable summertime vibe to them. And of course, all of them will make you want to put on some Bermuda shorts, find a summer fling, and get a snow cone!

This week we’ll feature 10 movies, then finish the list next week. If you don’t see your favorite summer flick on this list, be sure to leave a comment and let us know – it just might make an appearance next week!

Let’s begin.

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1. Weekend at Bernie’s

Weekend at Bernie’s is a dark and twisted comedy about two young professionals who are invited stay the weekend with their shady boss Bernie at his beach mansion in The Hamptons. After they realize he’s dead, they uh, tote his body around for the rest of the weekend so they can still enjoy the all boats, parties, and babes The Hamptons has to offer.

Yes, the movie is as bizarre as it sounds. But it’s a total classic – other movies and TV shows reference this film all the time, and it even inspired a dance craze! Weekend at Bernie’s is the perfect kind of movie to play while cooking out with your friends, and it’s a must-see for pop culture aficionados! Plus, Andrew McCarthy is just kiiiiinda adorable.