Thirty Sizzling Films to Experience This Summer Heatwave
Summer's here, time to stay cool and groovy with these sizzling hot movies! Here are some cinematic masterpieces that'll make you feel like you're drenched in sweat while basking in sick beats and unforgettable drama.
Do the Right Thing (1989)Temperature: Hot City heatSpicy atmosphere and a sultry street vibe make this film an iconic choice for the summer time. Set in Brooklyn, NY, the heat is used to fuel racial tensions among the neighborhood's residents. Watch now on Netflix or Prime Video!
Love Lies Bleeding (2024)Heat Level: Desert heatMuscular, frenetic, and edgy, this film takes you straight to the heart of the wild west. Set in 1989 New Mexico, the grime, sweat, and heat are so palpable, you'll feel like you're there. Stream it on Max or rent on Prime Video!
Stray Dog (1949)Amplitude: Tokyo HeatwaveThis essential noir captures the intensity of post-war Japan, with a heavy dose of sweat and summer dread. Finding himself deep in the Tokyo underworld, our hero sweats it out while hunting for a lost gun in the heart of the city. Watch it on The Criterion Channel.
Cool Hand Luke (1967)Sweat Factor: Sweltering HeatBased on a real-life account, this intense drama follows a Vietnam vet sentenced to brutal chain gang work in North Central Florida. With blistering heat and inhospitable conditions, it's a test of willpower and endurance. Rent it now on Prime Video.
Predator (1987)Jungle Vibes: Jungle HeatFilled with towering muscles, heat, and violence, Predator takes you deep into a treacherous South American rainforest. The troop of action stars struggles to stay cool while fighting off an invisible alien hunter. Stream it on Hulu or rent on Prime Video.
These are just a few of our favorite summer flicks! For more ideas, check out the following films that bring the heat:
| Movie Title | Heat Level | Setting ||-------------|-----------|---------|| Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) | Desert Heat | Mexican Desert || Rear Window (1954) | City Heat | Greenwich Village, NYC || In the Heights (2021) | Urban Heat | New York City || Cat on a Hot Tin Roof (1958) | Southern Heat | Mississippi Delta || A Time to Kill (1996) | Scorching Temperatures | Canton, Mississippi || Sorcerer (1977) | Middle Eastern Heat | Fictional Village in South America || Y tu mamá también (2001) | Tropical Heat | Road trip through southern Mexico to Chiapas || Call Me By Your Name (2017) | Italian Heatwave | Northern Italy || Dune (2021) | Desert Heat | The desert planet Arrakis || The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011) | Indian Heat | Jaipur, India || Cruising (1980) | Urban Heat | New York City's leather scene of 1980 || The Burning (1981) | Summer Camp Heat | Upstate New York || 12 Angry Men (1957) | Claustrophobic Heat | Jury Room, NYC || Mad Max: Fury Road (2015) | Post-apocalyptic Heat | Australia || Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) | Southern Gothic Heat | New Orleans and Cabeza de Lobo, Spain || How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) | Caribbean Heat | Montego Bay, Jamaica || Anaconda (1997) | Amazonian Heat | South America || In the Heat of the Night (1967) | Deep South Heat | Sparta, Mississippi || Fire Island (2022) | queer, contemporary adaptation of Pride and Prejudice | Fire Island, NY || Eve's Bayou (1997) | Louisiana Bayou Heat | Southern Gothic mystery and magic |
- For those seeking the 'best summer movies', the suspenseful thrill of 'Rear Window' (1954), set in the sizzling heat of Greenwich Village, NYC, is a must-watch, streaming on various platforms.
- If you're in the mood for some sports action, 'Mad Max: Fury Road' (2015) offers post-apocalyptic heat, a high-octane adventure amidst the scorching Australian outback, available for streaming.
- To blend science, lifestyle, and entertainment, the captivating 'Dune' (2021) takes viewers to the desert planet Arrakis, where survival is a test of willpower in the face of relentless heat, now streaming on different platforms.
