The 23 Best & Worst Summer Movie Romances

There's something about summer gets us so hot and bothered. Is it the reduction in clothing? The vitamin D energy boost? The prospect of going on vacation and having a summer fling like in the films? Whatever it is, sitting down to watch summer romance movies and build up all of our outlandish expectations starts to feel like a need once the warm months arrive.

Maybe we all just crave a summer fling because it (usually) looks irresistible on the big screen. Who hasn't fantasized about a sexy lifeguard, charming local at your vacation destination, or fellow traveler from out of town? Don't most flights and train journeys begin with a silent prayer that some stunning adventurer will be in the next seat? We get it.

Just remember that while many of these cinematic summer romances are worth pining after, there are plenty that turn out to be total duds. Sometimes you get a story to tell the grandkids. Sometimes you get a story to tell the judge. Here are our picks for the best and the worst summer romances in movies.