BLOGS

Summer is the perfect time to kick back, relax, and enjoy some classic movie magic. Whether you're lounging by the pool or staying cool indoors, DISH makes it easy to stream your favorite summer flicks — anytime, anywhere.

Here’s your ultimate summer movie guide featuring iconic must-watches, tips on how to view them with DISH, and some fun recipes and mocktails to turn your movie night into a summer event!

🎥 Top All-Time Summer Movie Favorites

• 🦈 Jaws (1975): The original summer blockbuster. Suspense, sea, and that unforgettable score.
  📍 Watch on: DISH On Demand or streaming via Max or Peacock app on Hopper
• 💛 The Parent Trap (1998): Double the fun with Lindsay Lohan in this campy classic.
  📍 Watch on: Disney+ app on Hopper
• 🎕 The Sandlot (1993): Baseball, best friends, and one legendary summer.
  📍 Watch on: DISH On Demand or streaming via Hulu on Hopper
• 🗭 Stand By Me (1986): A heartfelt coming-of-age story for summer nights under the stars.
  📍 Watch on: DISH On Demand or via Netflix app on Hopper
• 🍦 Grease (1978): Summer love, catchy songs, and an all-time feel-good vibe.
  📍 Watch on: DISH On Demand or Paramount+ app
• 🍡 Adventureland (2009): A quirky post-college summer spent working at an amusement park.
  📍 Watch on: DISH On Demand

📺 Ways to Watch on DISH

• ☀️ Poolside Viewing: Take your movies outside with the DISH Anywhere app — perfect for tablets, phones, or laptops.
• 🏠 Cozy Indoors: Use your DISH Hopper to access built-in streaming apps like Netflix, Disney+, Max, and more.
• 🎥 On Demand: Browse a huge selection of classic and modern summer films available to rent or buy directly from your DISH receiver.

🍽 Summer Movie Snacks & Recipes

• 🌽 Elote Dip Cups: Roasted corn, sour cream, mayo, cotija cheese, lime
  Movie pairing: The Sandlot
• 🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Skewers: Pound cake cubes, strawberries, whipped cream drizzle
  Movie pairing: Grease
• 🧀 Loaded Nacho Tray: Chips, cheddar, black beans, jalapeños, guac
  Movie pairing: Jaws (something to grab during the suspense!)

🍹 Summer Mocktails to Sip While You Stream

• 🥥 Coconut Lime Refresher: Coconut water, lime juice, mint, ice
  Pairs well with: The Parent Trap
• 🍉 Frozen Watermelon Slushie: Frozen watermelon chunks, lemon juice, splash of club soda
  Pairs well with: Adventureland
• 🍍 Pineapple Cucumber Cooler: Pineapple juice, cucumber slices, sparkling water
  Pairs well with: Stand By Me

🎉 Summer Movie Magic, Made Easy with DISH

Whether you're revisiting childhood favorites or introducing the next generation to the classics, DISH makes it easy to stream or watch the best of summer movies wherever you are.

So grab your snacks, pick your spot, and let the summer binge begin! 🎥🍿