{"id":67628,"date":"2025-05-13T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/?p=67628"},"modified":"2025-05-13T16:48:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T16:48:58","slug":"summer-movies-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.care.com\/c\/summer-movies-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"24 summer movies for kids of all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, the beach, pool and backyard barbecues are staples once school lets out, but let&rsquo;s be honest: Fun summer movies for families are hard to beat &mdash; and they&rsquo;re the perfect way to come down after a day of fun in the sun. <\/p><p>Whether you&rsquo;re all hunkering down on the couch because it&rsquo;s raining out or you&rsquo;ve got a sweet outdoor theater setup, make sure these kids summer movies are in your rotation. There&rsquo;s something here for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-movies-for-toddlers-and-preschoolers-nbsp\">Summer movies for toddlers and preschoolers&nbsp;<\/h2><p>Lots of action, low on scariness and big on laughs, these summer movies for kids are ideal for children on the younger side.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-toy-story-4\"><strong>1. &ldquo;Toy Story 4<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Toy Story 4 | Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wmiIUN-7qhE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Did somebody say &ldquo;road trip&rdquo;? Join Woody, Buzz and the gang on the adventure of a lifetime.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Josh Cooley<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 21, 2019<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Toy-Story-4-Tom-Hanks\/dp\/B07T86R5N1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Toy Story 4<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-moana\"><strong>2. &ldquo;Moana<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moana Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LKFuXETZUsI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A young girl goes on a daring sea adventure to save her community.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Ron Clements, John Musker<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> November 23, 2016<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 53 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Moana-Theatrical-Version-Aulii-Cravalho\/dp\/B01MSPI8JN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moana<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-finding-nemo\"><strong>3. &ldquo;Finding Nemo<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Finding Nemo (2003) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9oQ628Seb9w?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A clownfish is unexpectedly taken from his home in the sea and brought to a dentist&rsquo;s office.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Andrew Stanton<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> May 30, 2003<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/finding-nemo\/5Gpj2XqF7BV2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding Nemo<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-finding-dory\"><strong>4. &ldquo;Finding Dory<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: 'Finding Dory' Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3JNLwlcPBPI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A forgetful blue tang fish suddenly remembers she has a family who&rsquo;s looking for her.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Andrew Stanton<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 17, 2016<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 43 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/finding-dory\/2L6w30vnqebX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding Dory<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-the-little-mermaid\"><strong>5. &ldquo;The Little Mermaid<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='\"The Little Mermaid\" Trailer' width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZGZX5-PAwR8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Ariel the mermaid is desperate to explore beyond the sea.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Ron Clements and John Musker<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> November 17, 1989<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 83 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/the-little-mermaid\/5MpPFhS8FTXh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Little Mermaid<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-movies-for-grade-schoolers-and-tweens\">Summer movies for grade schoolers and tweens<\/h2><p>Got an older kiddo who&rsquo;s a little &ldquo;too cool&rdquo; for little kid movies? These summer movies for kids in grade and middle school are slightly more mature and will keep the whole family engaged (looking at you, mom and dad!).<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-woody-woodpecker-goes-to-camp\">6. &ldquo;Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp&rdquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Woody Woodpecker Goes To Camp | Official Trailer | Netflix Family\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZYjbfLQDYvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p><\/p><p>After being forced to leave the forest, Woody believes he&rsquo;s finally found a permanent home at Camp Woo Hoo&mdash;until a surprise visit from an inspector puts the camp&rsquo;s future in jeopardy.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jon Rosenbaum&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> April 12, 2024<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 39 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81215996?source=35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-yes-day\"><strong>7. &ldquo;Yes Day&rdquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Yes Day starring Jennifer Garner | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y-3Vr8Ut8d0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Parents agree to say &ldquo;yes&rdquo; to their kids for a whole day.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Miguel Arteta<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> March 12, 2021<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 29 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating<\/strong>: PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/81011712?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Yes Day<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-finding-ohana\"><strong>8. &ldquo;Finding &lsquo;Ohana<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"FINDING &lsquo;OHANA | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FTqLUEpWqEc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Two siblings from Brooklyn connect with their Hawaiian heritage.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jude Weng<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> January 29, 2021<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 2 hours, 3 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/title\/81023618\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Finding &lsquo;Ohana<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-judy-moody-and-the-not-bummer-summer\"><strong>9. &ldquo;Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer | trailer #1 US (2011)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j7yoiXFUCcs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Judy Moody&rsquo;s goal this summer is to get as many &ldquo;thrill points&rdquo; as she possibly can.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>John Schultz&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 10, 2011<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 31 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.8095f6f7-9743-429e-8a95-3c5d6bd72257?autoplay=1&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-dog-days\"><strong>10. &ldquo;Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title='Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days \"Trailer E\"' width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-y8bqcNK9B8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A teen (Demi Lovato) feels out of place while attending the music camp of her dreams.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>David Bowers<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> August 3, 2012<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 34 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/diary-of-a-wimpy-kid-dog-days\/h5aqkLEDAnvy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-11-camp-rock-2-the-final-jam\"><strong>11. &ldquo;Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Trailer - Disney Channel Original Movie\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Suso5TN4SWs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A rival camp threatens to take down the famous music camp.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Paul Hoen&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 20, 2008<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 44 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/camp-rock-2-the-final-jam\/4PWij1HinRTv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-teen-beach-movie\"><strong>12. &ldquo;Teen Beach Movie<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Teen Beach Movie - Official Disney Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R3MnamU4TfM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Two teens are transported into a retro surf movie.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jeffrey Hornaday&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 19, 2013<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 30 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> G<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/browse\/entity-2b95de09-d5b3-4433-9270-e13372df9875?distributionPartner=google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teen Beach Movie<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-13-the-parent-trap\"><strong>13. &ldquo;The Parent Trap&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Parent Trap (1998) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PMAhVpgzmRU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Two long-lost twins discover each other at sleepaway camp.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Nancy Meyers<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 20, 1998<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 2 hours, 7 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/the-parent-trap\/5LsTU243zQ0B\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Parent Trap<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-14-the-baby-sitters-club\"><strong>14. &lsquo;The Baby-Sitters Club&rsquo;<\/strong><\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"THE BABY-SITTERS CLUB (1995) &ndash; OFFICIAL TRAILER\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FGG_TKydPsM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A group of babysitters start a summer camp for their clients.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Melanie Mayron&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> August 18, 1995<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 34 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Baby-Sitters-Club-Bre-Blair\/dp\/B000W43FPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Baby-Sitters Club<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-15-the-sandlot\"><strong>15. &ldquo;The Sandlot<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Sandlot (1993) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iXOOL6SygW8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A new-to-town kid makes friends by joining a ragtag baseball team.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>David Mickey Evans<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> April 1, 1993<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 41 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/video\/c5ab5416-8f62-460e-936b-56d9749dc3ac?distributionPartner=google\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sandlot<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-16-pee-wee-s-big-holiday\"><strong>16. &ldquo;Pee-Wee&rsquo;s Big Holiday<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Pee-wee's Big Holiday | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Quo-Oen1wkY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Pee-Wee Herman goes on his first-ever holiday.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>John Lee<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> March 17, 2016<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 29 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/watch\/80031800\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pee-Wee&rsquo;s Big Holiday<\/a>&rdquo; on Netflix<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-17-despicable-me-3\"><strong>17. &ldquo;Despicable Me 3<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Despicable Me 3 | Official Trailer - In Theaters Summer 2017 (HD) | Illumination\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6DBi41reeF0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Super villains remember how good it feels to be bad.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Pierre Coffin and Kyle Balda<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 30, 2017<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 30 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Despicable-Me-3-Steve-Carell\/dp\/B071K96CS6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Despicable Me 3<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-luca\"><strong>18. &ldquo;Luca<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Disney and Pixar&rsquo;s Luca | Official Trailer | Disney+\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mYfJxlgR2jw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A coming-of-age summer story that can only be done by Disney.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Enrico Casarosa&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 18, 2021<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 40 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.disneyplus.com\/movies\/luca\/7K1HyQ6Hl16P\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luca<\/a>&rdquo; on Disney Plus&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-hotel-transylvania-3-summer-vacation\"><strong>19. &ldquo;Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 3: SUMMER VACATION - Official Trailer (HD)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ku52zNnft8k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>The spooktacular gang go on a summer holiday.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Genndy Tartakovsky<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 13, 2018<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 37 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Hotel-Transylvania-3-Adam-Sandler\/dp\/B07FCTF8M7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-20-monte-carlo\">20. &ldquo;Monte Carlo&rdquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Monte Carlo (2011) Trailer #1 | Movieclips Classic Trailers\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/X0n3Q_VDQk8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Best friends quit their waitressing jobs to vacation in Paris for the summer.<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Thomas Bezucha<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 1, 2011<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 49 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.eca9f798-44ba-a359-9fc0-653cc3b4352b?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monte Carlo<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-summer-movies-for-teens\">Summer movies for teens<\/h2><p>These summer movies for teens are best left to the older set, as they&rsquo;re all rated PG-13. Funny, sarcastic and a little bit romantic, teens will be hard-pressed to resist these flicks. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-the-way-way-back\"><strong>21. &ldquo;The Way Way Back<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Way Way Back Official Trailer (2013) - Steve Carell, Liam James, Toni Collette\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AIL8sStDRwc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A lonely teen spends the summer at a beach house with his mom and her boyfriend.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Nat Faxon and Jim Rash<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 26, 2013<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 42 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch: <\/strong>&ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Way-Back-Steve-Carell\/dp\/B00FBSOIR2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Way Way Back<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime Video&nbsp;<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-22-moonrise-kingdom\"><strong>22. &ldquo;Moonrise Kingdom<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moonrise Kingdom (Official Trailer) | Screen Bites\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uDph9wSeWvY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A young boy flees scouting camp to find his pen pal and love interest.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Wes Anderson<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> June 29, 2012<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 34 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/detail\/amzn1.dv.gti.2ea9f7a0-b17f-9168-ad1d-fb750bdad3b0?autoplay=0&amp;ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moonrise Kingdom<\/a>&rdquo; on Amazon Prime <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-23-camp\"><strong>23. &ldquo;Camp<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Camp Official Trailer #1 - Daniel Letterle Movie (2003) HD\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XAvAlsX57sg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>Young kids discover who they really are at a camp for the performing arts.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Todd Graff&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 25, 2003<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 50 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating: <\/strong>PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/tv.apple.com\/us\/movie\/camp\/umc.cmc.2a94gpene56dmkm9w0bvv8op5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camp<\/a>&rdquo; on Apple TV<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-24-paper-towns\"><strong>24. &ldquo;Paper Towns<\/strong>&ldquo;<\/h3><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Paper Towns | Official Trailer 2 [HD] | 20th Century FOX\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rnjuh5dXk-g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/figure><p>A popular girl ropes a quiet kid in for the ride of his life.&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Director: <\/strong>Jake Schreier<\/p><p><strong>Release date:<\/strong> July 24, 2015<\/p><p><strong>Runtime:<\/strong> 1 hour, 49 minutes<\/p><p><strong>Rating:<\/strong> PG-13<\/p><p><strong>Watch:<\/strong> &ldquo;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Paper-Towns-Nat-Wolff\/dp\/B012FJ237G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Paper Towns<\/a>&rdquo; 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