Movie

Just for the Summer

2020 · 90 min

A gentle, sunny small-town romance that coasts on charm and easy laughs, perfect for a lazy afternoon.

Overview: Penelope Campbell loves her annual summer vacations visiting her Grandma Dot, despite Dot's constant attempts to set her up with every single man in town. This year, she bumps into Jason Humphrey, her childhood sweetheart. In order to evade the efforts of their matchmaking grandmothers, they make a pact pretending to date each other, but will the old sparks return?

Search YouTube for the trailer

Free in the UK

Rakuten TV
Tubi TV

More options Data from JustWatch

In your watch list

How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Tone: warmstrength 3 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
family
friendship
identity
Places: small town
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex mild

All scales, 0 to 10

Scales, 0 to 10
Scale	Value	0 to 10
Action	1
Horror	0
Humour	5
Realism	6
Romance	7
Tension	2
Darkness	1
Complexity	2
Emotional weight	4

Titles like Just for the Summer

Movie

Campfire Christmas

2022

Cosy, low-stakes nostalgia with festive cheer, gentle rekindled romance and easy laughs among old friends.

Same director: David I. Strasser · Warm, light · about love and family

Also: Same director: David I. Strasser
Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 84 min

Details In your watch list

Campfire ChristmasHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

A Snapshot of Forever

2022

A breezy, sunlit comfort watch where a small-town romance unfolds against pretty lakeside scenery with gentle charm and low stakes.

Same director: David I. Strasser · Warm, light · about love and family

Also: Same director: David I. Strasser
Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 87 min

Details In your watch list

A Snapshot of ForeverHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

A Wedding to Remember

2021

A light, predictable romance where bickering opposites slowly warm to each other amid wedding chaos.

Same director: David I. Strasser · Light, romantic · about love and family

Also: Same director: David I. Strasser
Via: light
romantic
love
family
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 85 min

Details In your watch list

A Wedding to RememberHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

All I Need for Christmas

2024

A gentle, festive comfort watch with light laughs and a sweet small-town romance that unfolds without hurry.

Same director: David I. Strasser · Warm, light · about love and family

Also: Same director: David I. Strasser
Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 84 min

Details In your watch list

All I Need for ChristmasHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Love in the Limelight

2022

A cozy, sunny comfort watch full of easy smiles, gentle longing and small-town charm that never asks much of you.

Warm, light · about love and family

Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 84 min

Details In your watch list

Love in the LimelightHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Adopting St. Nick

2026

A gentle, cozy holiday romance that coasts on warmth and small-town charm, easy to sink into without much effort.

Warm, light · about love and family

Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch

Details In your watch list

Adopting St. NickHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

A Glenbrooke Christmas

2020

A cozy, gentle holiday romance that drifts along pleasantly, offering warm small-town charm and low-stakes comfort.

Same director: David I. Strasser · Warm, light · about love and family

Also: Same director: David I. Strasser
Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 85 min

Details In your watch list

A Glenbrooke ChristmasHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

Dash & Lily

2020

A cozy, playful holiday romance that feels like wandering a snowy city with a secret admirer.

Warm, romantic · about love and family

Via: warm
romantic
love
family
Pacing: brisk
Attention: easy-watch
Seasons: 1

Details In your watch list

Dash & LilyHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Christmas at Maple Creek

2020

Cozy, low-stakes holiday comfort with gentle banter, snowy small-town charm and a predictable but pleasant romance.

Warm, light · about love and family

Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 85 min

Details In your watch list

Christmas at Maple CreekHidden from your suggestions.

TV series

My Love Mix-Up!

2021

A sweet, giggly swirl of misunderstandings and blushing glances that leaves you smiling through the awkwardness.

Warm, light · about love and friendship

Via: warm
light
love
friendship
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Seasons: 1

Details In your watch list

My Love Mix-Up!Hidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Home by Spring

2018

A gentle, cozy small-town romance that unfolds like a warm spring afternoon, easy to sink into and comforting to watch.

Warm, light · about love and family

Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 90 min

Details In your watch list

Home by SpringHidden from your suggestions.

Movie

Field Day

2023

A gentle, feel-good story about starting over, with cozy small-town charm and a sweet, easygoing romance.

Warm, light · about love and family

Via: warm
light
love
family
Pacing: measured
Attention: easy-watch
Runtime: 84 min

Details In your watch list

Field DayHidden from your suggestions.

Where to watch in the UK

Free

Rakuten TV
Tubi TV

Rent or buy

Amazon Video

Streaming data from JustWatch.All options on TMDB

Details

Genres: romance, comedy, family, drama, tv movie
Directed by: David I. Strasser
Written by: Jennifer Edwards, Amy Katherine Taylor
Starring: Hayley Sales, Brant Daugherty, Linda Darlow, Tasha Simms, Emma Johnson, Cassidy Nugent, Drew Weston, Charlie Nesbitt
Cinematography: Ryan Petey
Runtime: 90 min
Country: Canada
Languages: English

TMDB IMDb Letterboxd Wikidata

Something wrong on this page? Tell us.

Just for the Summer

How it feels

More like this

Titles like Just for the Summer

Where to watch in the UK

Details