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What's the best movie for a summer hangout? NPR staffers share their thoughts

NPR | By Rob Schmitz,

Stephen Thompson, Avery Keatley

Published August 16, 2026 at 4:44 PM EDT

Some movies are just glorified hangout parties. What is it about these that make us want to watch them again and again?

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Rob Schmitz

Rob Schmitz is NPR's international correspondent based in Berlin.

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Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson is a host, writer and reviewer for NPR Music and Pop Culture Happy Hour. He appears frequently on All Songs Considered and NPR newsmagazines.

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Avery Keatley

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