Movies Like It's a Summer Film!
If you liked It's a Summer Film! (2021), a comedy and drama movie directed by Soushi Matsumoto, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.
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Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dreaming Girl (2019)
★ 8.2/10Also romance and dramaIn Fujisawa, Sakuta Azusagawa is in his second year of high school. Blissful days with his girlfriend and upperclassman, Mai Sakurajima, are interrupted by the appearance of his first crush, Shoko Makinohara.
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The First Slam Dunk (2022)
★ 7.8/10Also comedy and dramaShohoku's “speedster” and point guard, Ryota Miyagi, always plays with brains and lightning speed, running circles around his opponents while feigning composure. In his second year of high school, Ryota plays with the…
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Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! Rikka Version (2013)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and dramaSummary of the first season of the show, as seen from Rikka's perspective with new elements.
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The Anthem of the Heart (2015)
★ 7.6/10Also drama and romanceA young girl had her voice magically taken away so that she would never hurt people with it, but her outlook changes when she encounters music and friendship. Will Naruse be able to convey the anthem of her heart?
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Stargirl (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also comedy and dramaAn unassuming high schooler finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl, whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves…and their world.
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My Little Monster (2018)
★ 7.6/10Also romance and comedyProblem student Haru Yoshida sits next to the cold and studious Shizuku Mizutani in class. Without any other friends to turn to, both of them start to get to know each other and grow closer. Haru eventually develop…
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Swing Girls (2004)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy and dramaA group of delinquent high school girls form a band when they accidentally poison their school's brass band and have to replace them.
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Tall Girl (2019)
★ 6.3/10Also comedy and dramaJodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the…
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L♡DK (2014)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and dramaAoi Nishimori's parents moved to another city for work, but Aoi didn't want to transfer to a new high school. She stays behind and lives in an apartment by herself. Shūsei Kugayama moves in next to Aoi's apartment…
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The Big Picture (1989)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and romanceHollywood beckons for recent film school grad Nick Chapman, who is out to capitalize on the momentum from his national award-winning student film. Studio executive Allen Habel seduces Nick with a dream deal to make his…
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Linda Linda Linda (2005)
★ 7.6/10Also comedy and dramaOnly three days before the school festival, a newly formed high school band rushes to put together a set for their big show — including a hit single by '80s by the Japanese punk rock band The Blue Hearts.
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Tamako Love Story (2014)
★ 7.2/10Also romance and comedyDevoted to her family’s rice-cake–making business and the high school baton club, Tamako is a little slow when it comes to love. She’s oblivious to her childhood friend Mochizo’s affections, even though all their…
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ReLIFE (2017)
★ 7.5/10Also comedy and dramaArata Kaizaki, a jobless adult, undergoes an experiment that makes him 10 years younger. He goes back to high school and falls in love with Chizuru Hishiro, who is more than she seems.
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Sing a Bit of Harmony (2021)
★ 7.4/10Also drama and science fictionSatomi is fine being alone until an AI named Shion joins her class with a song and a promise to make her happy. While Shion’s musical numbers and princess gowns don’t quite pass as human, her antics bring Satomi closer…
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The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022)
★ 8.3/10Also comedy and romanceWhen five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and…
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Geek Charming (2011)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and dramaFilm geek Josh is looking for the subject of his new documentary when a chance meeting puts the perfect star in his sights—Dylan, his school's most popular junior. But Dylan's hopes of using the film to become Blossom…
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Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Earth Symphony (2024)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and science fictionWhen a malevolent entity intent on eradicating music from the world surfaces, Nobita and his friends must unite with supernatural companions to safeguard the planet.
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Doraemon the Movie: Nobita's Little Star Wars 2021 (2022)
★ 6.6/10Also science fiction and comedyDuring summer vacation Nobita picks up a small rocket containing Papi, a palm-sized alien president escaping rebels on his home planet Pirika.
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Pompo the Cinephile (2021)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and dramaOperating out of the movie capital "Nyallywood," Pompo has been shooting one B-grade entertainment flick after another that anyone would enjoy. One day, Pompo's "movie buff" assistant Gene spots a new script written by…
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Teen Spirit (2011)
★ 5.9/10Also drama and comedyAmber, a mean popular girl who gets electrocuted and dies, is not allowed to enter into heaven unless she helps the least popular girl in school become Prom Queen within a week, but things do not go as planned.