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Hot Summer Nights

Hot Summer Nights

Hot Summer Nights is a 2017 crime drama set on Cape Cod during the summer of 1991. The film centers on Daniel Middleton, a teenager drawn into illicit activities involving drugs. It features a cast including Timothée Chalamet and explores themes of youth and criminal involvement.

5.9 Mediocre

apps Top Hot Summer Nights Alternatives

The top alternative to Hot Summer Nights in 2026 is Before Midnight with a score of 8.6/10, followed by Fruitvale Station (8.4) and If Beale Street Could Talk (8.1).

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Before Midnight

Before Midnight

Before Midnight is a 2013 American drama romance film directed by Richard Linklater. The movie follows Jesse and Céline...

Travel Drama INDIE Movie
8.6 Great
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Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station

Fruitvale Station is a 2013 biographical drama depicting the events surrounding the shooting of Oscar Grant by BART offi...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
8.4 Great
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If Beale Street Could Talk

If Beale Street Could Talk

The film *If Beale Street Could Talk* explores themes of love and justice through the story of a young couple facing wro...

Drama Movie Romance Coming Of Age
8.1 Great
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Margaret

Margaret

Margaret is a 2011 psychological drama directed by Kenneth Lonergan and starring Anna Paquin. Filmed in 2005, the film f...

Drama Movie Romance United States
8.1 Great
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A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born is a 2018 musical romantic drama centered on an alcoholic musician who mentors and develops a relationshi...

Drama Celebrity Movie Romance
7.8 Good
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a 2012 drama based on Stephen Chbosky’s novel. It follows a teenager named Charlie as...

Drama Movie Romance Coming Of Age
7.8 Good
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Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic

Captain Fantastic depicts a family of six who have spent ten years living off-grid in the wilderness. Following their fa...

Drama Independent Comedy Movie
7.7 Good
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Blue Valentine

Blue Valentine

Blue Valentine is a 2010 drama focusing on the evolving relationship of Dean and Cindy, portrayed by Ryan Gosling and Mi...

Drama Independent Movie Romance
7.6 Good
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Love, Simon

Love, Simon

Love, Simon follows Simon Spier, a teenager navigating the challenges of concealing his sexual orientation. He concurren...

Drama Comedy Movie Romance
7.5 Good
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Me & Earl & the Dying Girl

Me & Earl & the Dying Girl

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is a 2015 comedy-drama film centered around a teenage boy’s relationship with an ill clas...

Drama Teen Drama Comedy Movie
7.5 Good
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Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra

Behind the Candelabra is a television film detailing the final decade of entertainer Liberice’s life. The story focuses...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
7.4 Good
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The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now

The Spectacular Now portrays the burgeoning relationship between Sutter (Miles Teller) and Aimee (Shailene Woodley), two...

Drama INDIE Movie Romance
7.3 Good
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The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars portrays the poignant connection between Hazel Grace Lancaster and Augustus Waters, two teenagers...

Drama Comedy Movie Romance
7.1 Good
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Begin Again

Begin Again

Begin Again tells the story of a singer-songwriter and a record label executive who team up to create an album. The film...

Drama Comedy Movie Romance
7.1 Good
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The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman

The Greatest Showman portrays the life of P.T. Barnum, an American showman responsible for establishing the Barnum & Bai...

Drama Movie Romance Biographical
6.9 Fair
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Big Eyes

Big Eyes

Big Eyes is a 2014 biographical drama focusing on Margaret Keane, an artist whose work gained widespread recognition dur...

Trial Drama Movie Romance
6.9 Fair
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Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings

Kill Your Darlings chronicles the formative years of several key figures within the Beat Generation – Lucien Carr, Allen...

Drama Movie Romance Thriller
6.9 Fair
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Like Crazy

Like Crazy

Like Crazy depicts the relationship between a British exchange student, Anna, and an American student, Jacob. Their conn...

Contemporary Drama Independent Emotional
6.8 Fair
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Stuck in Love

Stuck in Love

Stuck in Love is a 2012 romantic comedy-drama featuring Jennifer Connelly, Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins, Nat Wolff, and Lo...

Drama Movie Romance Romantic Comedy
6.8 Fair
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Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart is a 2019 romantic drama centered on two cystic fibrosis patients navigating a restricted relationship....

Drama Movie Romance Romantic Drama
6.6 Fair

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Before Midnight
Before Midnight
Romance Movie Travel Drama INDIE
8.6 Great +2.7 Compare
Fruitvale Station
Fruitvale Station
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.4 Great +2.5 Compare
If Beale Street Could Talk
If Beale Street Could Talk
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.1 Great +2.2 Compare
Margaret
Margaret
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
8.1 Great +2.2 Compare
A Star Is Born
A Star Is Born
Romance Movie Drama Celebrity Movie
7.8 Good +1.9 Compare
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Romance Movie Drama Movie Romance
7.8 Good +1.9 Compare
Captain Fantastic
Captain Fantastic
Romance Movie Drama Independent Comedy
7.7 Good +1.8 Compare
Blue Valentine
Blue Valentine
Romance Movie Drama Independent Movie
7.6 Good +1.7 Compare
Love, Simon
Love, Simon
Romance Movie Drama Comedy Movie
7.5 Good +1.6 Compare
Me & Earl & the Dying Girl
Me & Earl & the Dying Girl
Romance Movie Drama Teen Drama Comedy
7.5 Good +1.6 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Hot Summer Nights?
The top alternatives to Hot Summer Nights in 2026 include Before Midnight, Fruitvale Station, If Beale Street Could Talk, Margaret, A Star Is Born. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Hot Summer Nights compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Hot Summer Nights scores 5.9/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Hot Summer Nights worth it in 2026?
Hot Summer Nights scores 5.9/10 in the Romance Movie category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Hot Summer Nights?
Several alternatives to Hot Summer Nights offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Hot Summer Nights?
Common reasons users look for Hot Summer Nights alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Hot Summer Nights are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Hot Summer Nights in the Romance Movie category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Hot Summer Nights alternative has the highest rating?
Before Midnight currently holds the highest rating among Hot Summer Nights alternatives with a score of 8.6/10.
Can I use Before Midnight instead of Hot Summer Nights?
Before Midnight is one of the top-rated alternatives to Hot Summer Nights. While they serve similar purposes in the Romance Movie space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Hot Summer Nights?
Pricing varies among Hot Summer Nights alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Romance Movie category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Hot Summer Nights alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Hot Summer Nights vs Before Midnight: which is better?
Hot Summer Nights scores 5.9/10 while Before Midnight scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Hot Summer Nights vs Fruitvale Station: which is better?
Hot Summer Nights scores 5.9/10 while Fruitvale Station scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Hot Summer Nights vs If Beale Street Could Talk: which is better?
Hot Summer Nights scores 5.9/10 while If Beale Street Could Talk scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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