feel good movies to watch this summer
A romantic and mystical tale of self-discovery, as a woman rekindles her childhood bond with her imaginary friend, now realized as a man, while questioning her upcoming marriage.
Based on the beloved book series, 'Dear Dumb Diary' follows Jamie Kelly as she navigates the ups and downs of middle school with her loyal best friend, quirky nemesis, and crush-worthy crush.
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer: Directed by John Schultz. With Jordana Beatty, Parris Mosteller, Janet Varney, Kristoffer Ryan Winters. Third grader Judy Moody sets out to have the most thrilling summer of her life.
Based on the beloved children's book series, this heartwarming film follows the adventures of Ramona and her big sister Beezus as they navigate the ups and downs of childhood and family life.
Join Alvin, Simon, and Theodore on a wild adventure aboard a luxury cruise ship! When they accidentally go overboard, the Chipmunks and Chipettes find themselves stranded on a beautiful tropical island. But they're not alone, and they soon discover that their new home is full of surprises. Laugh-out-loud comedy and catchy tunes make this a fun-filled film for the whole family.
Join Henry's hilarious adventures as he takes on new challenges and learns valuable lessons about friendship and growing up. From pranks gone wrong to unexpected detours, Henry's journey is a wild ride you won't want to miss!
Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred: Directed by John Fortenberry. With Lucas Cruikshank, Jake Weary, Stephanie Courtney, Siobhan Fallon Hogan. Fred suspects that his new music teacher is a vampire and sets out to prove his theory.
A heartwarming true-story about two young brothers who team up with the FBI to solve a mysterious frog-napping case and save their beloved TV puppet, Froggy Doo.
Embark on a fun-filled adventure with a young boy as he faces his fears at summer camp, inspired by his quirky grandfather's words of wisdom.
A new student squares off against a bully and accepts a dare to eat fried worms, changing the balance of power in his class.
When a young boy discovers a magical rock that can grant wishes, chaos erupts in his suburban town as greedy kids and adults vie for possession.
Aliens in the Attic: Directed by John Schultz. With Carter Jenkins, Austin Butler, Ashley Tisdale, Ashley Boettcher. A group of kids must protect their vacation home from invading aliens.
Embark on a hilarious adventure with three high school friends who create a 10-minute time machine to save others from the embarrassments they've experienced, in this comedy/sci-fi/Adventure film.
Join a young boy and his wise grandmother on a thrilling adventure to outsmart a convention of mischievous witches in this eerie and entertaining film, directed by the renowned Robert Zemeckis and starring Chris Rock, Jahzir Bruno, Octavia Spencer, and Brian Bovell.
Artemis Fowl, a young criminal prodigy, hunts down a secret society of fairies to find his missing father.
In the underground city of Ember, a young girl and boy must decipher the city's secrets to save it from an impending doom. A thrilling adventure about friendship, discovery and hope.
The Last Mimzy: Directed by Robert Shaye. With Chris O'Neil, Rhiannon Leigh Wryn, Joely Richardson, Timothy Hutton. Two siblings begin to develop special talents after they find a mysterious box of toys. Soon the kids, their parents, and even their teacher are drawn into a strange new world and find a task ahead of them that is far more important than any of them could imagine!
In 1955, 10-year-old Lewis Barnavelt discovers that his new home in New York is haunted and befriends a magical uncle who helps him unravel the secrets of the century-old house. Starring Jack Black and Cate Blanchett.
Homecoming: Directed by Mark Jean. With Anne Bancroft, Kimberlee Peterson, Trever O'Brien, Hanna Hall. Tales of a group of siblings who are forced to fend for themselves when they are abandoned by their mother in the parking lot of a shopping mall. They eventually meet their grandmother, a loner who is reluctant to take them in.
Summer Eleven: Directed by Joseph Kell. With Alice Ziolkoski, Meaghan Hughes, Deborah Theaker, Rebecca Butterworth. The poignant, coming of age story about a group of eleven year old girls in their final summer before middle school.