For those of us in the Southern Hemisphere, summer is so close we can practically smell the nostalgic scents of sunscreen, sea air, and sizzling barbecues. As the days get longer and warmer, and we go to great lengths to spend as much time as possible outdoors, it might seem counterintuitive to retreat to the couch and curl up in front of a movie. But, we’d argue, there are few ways to get yourself in the mood for the season ahead than with a film brimming with summer goodness. So, when you find yourself with a balmy night to spare, kick back and relax with the following nine summer movies that remind us of warmer weather. Thank us later.

Mamma Mia!

Crystal clear water, epic musical numbers, Meryl Streep — is there anything Mamma Mia! doesn't have? If you're yet to feast your eyes on the 2008 classic (and it's sequel, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again), allow us to catch you up. Set to some of ABBA's biggest hits, the movie charts Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) as she prepares for her wedding in Greece, which she has secretly invited three men to (Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, and Stellan Skarsgård)— all of whom were her mother's (Meryl Streep) lovers in the past — in the hope that one of them is her father.

Call Me By Your Name

As far as summer movies go, Call Me By Your Name's setting in the unbelievable Italian countryside takes first place. It also marks Timothée Chalamet's first major movie role, as Elios, a teenager spending his summer with his family at their 17th-century villa in Lombardy, Italy. But his holiday takes a different turn when he meets Oliver (Armie Hammer) a doctoral student, who sparks a sexual awakening in Elios.

Call Me By Your Name is now streaming on Netflix.

The Parent Trap

For a heavy dose of nostalgia, there's nothing quite like The Parent Trap. Much of the action in this childhood classic takes place at summer camp, where long-lost twins Hallie and Annie (both, iconically, played by Lindsay Lohan) are reunited, and go on a mission to reconcile their parents' marriage.

The Parent Trap is now streaming on Disney+.

Anyone But You

A little newer—but still absolutely worthy of a place on our list—Anyone But You has all the makings of a classic rom-com. In addition to the insane chemistry of its lead actors, Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the movie was filmed in Sydney over Summer, and spotlights some of the city's most picturesque locations, from Palm Beach to the harbour.

Anyone But You is now streaming on Binge.

No Hard Feelings

This comedy brought Jennifer Lawrence back from an acting break, and boy are we glad that it did. Lawrence plays Maddie who, desperate to make enough money to retain her childhood home in Montauk, New York, agrees to a job dating a wealthy couple's 19-year-old son. As to be expected from a plot like this one, hilarious chaos ensues.

No Hard Feelings is now streaming on Binge.

Little Miss Sunshine

In the nearly two-decades since this film first aired, it's gone from indie comedy to cult classic. It follows Olive (Abigail Breslin), a young girl who embarks on a road trip with her entire family in tow, in the hopes of winning a pageant in California.

Little Miss Sunshine is now streaming on Disney+.

Aquamarine

While we might have come to terms with the fact that we'll never get to wear starfish earrings that whisper compliments into our ears, we'll still always have a soft spot for Aquamarine. The film follows best friends Claire and Hailey who, after a dramatic storm in their small beach town, meet a mermaid named—you guessed it—Aquamarine.

Aquamarine is now streaming on Disney+.

Aftersun

This coming-of-age film will have you reminiscing on your favourite childhood holidays. It follows 11-year-old Sophie, who reflects on a father-daughter vacation in Turkey with her father, Calum (Paul Mescal).

Aftersun is now streaming on AppleTV+.

The Talented Mr Ripley 

There's plenty to admire about this late-'90s hit, from the lush landscapes of Positano and Rome, to a young Jude Law. And while the plot is undeniably dark, the mis-en-scene will certainly get you in the mood for some warmer weather.

The Talented Mr Ripley is now streaming on Prime Video.

On the hunt for more viewing recommendations? If you loved our round-up of summer movies, check out these 15 films that will instantly transport you on a European holiday.

Feature images via IMDb.