In general, I try not to recommend things to anyone. Although I rarely hesitate to expound on things I like or enjoy. This list, however, is only five movies with the word summer in the title that I have seen—not necessarily recommendations or suggested viewings. I decided not to include; One Crazy Summer, Bikini Summer, Summer Rental, Summer School or the like, though by listing them they are included.
Summer Stock (1950) starring Judy Garland and Gloria DeHaven. A company of actors agree to help with farm chores in exchange for use of the farmer’s barn to put on their production.
The Long, Hot Summer (1958) based on Faulkner stories, starring Paul Newman and Orson Welles.
The End of Summer (1961). Yasujiro Ozu next to last film. Recently released on DVD by Eclipse/Criterion.
The Endless Summer (1966). There is a restaurant in Santa Barbara, California, named after this film.
Hot Summer (1968) Heisser Sommer – East German musical follows a group of teenage girls heading for the Baltic coast for their summer vacation. Along the way the run into a group of obnoxious boys with similar plans—competition, conflict and attractions ensue.