Movies like A Summer Memory (2025)

The best movies like A Summer Memory (2025) are The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Hot Spot (1990) and True Romance (1993). If A Summer Memory hooked you with its romance, these 5 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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Highest ratedTrue Romance (1993)7.5/10 from 3,241 votes
NewestThe Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)Released 2009
In JapaneseThe Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)Also in Japanese

The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009)
In February 1999, a string of murders has Shiki Ryougi and Mikiya Kokutou on edge. These crimes share a disturbing resemblance to a similar set of homicides from 1995, when Shiki and Mikiya first met, and awaken a dark, murderous desire that has laid dormant within Shiki's soul ever since then.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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The Hot Spot (1990)
Upon arriving to a small town, a drifter quickly gets into trouble with the local authorities — and the local women — after he robs a bank.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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True Romance (1993)
Clarence marries hooker Alabama, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood, while the owners of the coke try to reclaim it.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008)
January 1999: Apprentice mage Azaka Kokutou, Mikiya's younger sister, has been ordered by her mentor, Touko Aozaki, to investigate a certain incident in which fairies steal the memories of students at Azaka's school, Reien Academy. Azaka launches an investigation with the help of Shiki.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007)
August 1995: Mikiya first meets Shiki in a white kimono during a snowing day. Later on, at the high school freshmen ceremony, Mikiya sees Shiki in the crowd and chases after her, introducing himself to her. But Shiki hides a big secret: A wave of bizarre murders occur around many loose ends, and no suspects. there are still many questions: Who to believe? Who is the murderer? What is the secret of Shiki? and especially: Who is SHIKI?
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance
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What are the best movies like A Summer Memory?

The closest matches to A Summer Memory are The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Hot Spot (1990) and True Romance (1993). Below are 2 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after A Summer Memory?

Start with The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), the closest match to A Summer Memory.

What is the highest-rated movie like A Summer Memory?

True Romance (1993), rated 7.5/10 by 3,241 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like A Summer Memory?

The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Japanese movies like A Summer Memory?

Yes: The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 2 (2009), The Garden of Sinners: Oblivion Recording (2008) and The Garden of Sinners: A Study in Murder - Part 1 (2007).

How are movies similar to A Summer Memory chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside A Summer Memory, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.