Partnered post. All opinions and movie picks are mine.
In the midst of all the summer blockbuster and big budget films, there are always some quietly released treasures that shouldn’t be missed. Some of them turn into sleeper hits, and some of them are sadly lost in the shuffle and overlooked.
As I was reading through the list of summer 2014 movies, I found several gems that I really want to see and that shouldn’t be missed, so I thought I’d share them with you, starting with my #1 pick, THE FAULT IN OUR STARS which opens in theaters this Friday! I can’t wait!
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
In Theaters: June 6
Starring: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Willem Dafoe, Laura Dern
Director: Josh Boone
Why it’s a must see: Hazel and Gus are two extraordinary teenagers who share an acerbic wit, a disdain for the conventional, and a love that sweeps them — and us – on an unforgettable journey. Their relationship is all the more miraculous, given that they met and fell in love at a cancer support group. Based upon the number-one bestselling novel by John Green, the movie explores the funny, thrilling and tragic business of being alive and in love. I just finished the book and loved it, so I’m super excited to see this one!
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BOYHOOD
In Theaters: July 11
Starring: Ellar Coltrane, Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Lorelei Linklater
Director: Richard Linklater
Why it’s a must see: This coming-of-age drama follows the life of a boy from age 5 to 18. The incredible part is that the boy is played by the same actor at every age, so it took 12-years to film this movie. It made a huge splash at Sundance this year, and I’m really looking forward to this one.
JERSEY BOYS
In Theaters: June 20
Starring: Christopher Walken, Freya Tingley, Jeremy Luke
Director: Clint Eastwood
Why it’s a must see: I never got to see the Tony Award-winning musical, so I’m not about to miss this one. Clint Eastwood directs this dramatization of how four blue-collar kids from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey banded together to form the iconic group, The Four Seasons. The film goes right to the heart of the relationships, focusing on Frankie Valli, and how the code of honor learned in the streets of New Jersey helps them survive.
WHAT IF
In Theaters: Aug. 1
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Adam Driver
Director: Michael Dowse
Why it’s a must-see: I love seeing Daniel Radcliffe keep moving away from his Harry Potter past, and he’s really coming into his own. In this movie, he plays Wallace a med school dropout with a lousy relationship record. He meets Chantry, an animator who already has a boyfriend, but they form an instant connection and become close friends. With an obvious chemistry beneath the surface, the question “What if?” begs to be answered.
GET ON UP
In Theaters: Aug. 1
Starring: Chadwick Boseman, Nelsan Ellis, Dan Akroyd, Viola Davis
Director: Tate Taylor
Why it’s a must see: This chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to international superstardom stars Chadwick Boseman (who played Jackie Robinson in “42”). Boseman plays the Godfather of Soul himself, James Brown, one of the most influential musicians in history. I can’t wait to get on up! With a cast including Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer and Dan Akroyd, we’re surely in for a treat.
Don’t miss all the summer movie fun, and be sure you start with THE FAULT IN OUR STARS when it hits theaters beginning June 6!
Are you as excited about THE FAULT IN OUR STARS as I am? What are your must see movies this summer?
I can not believe I have yet to see ANY of these awesome films but that is sure to be changing soon since my oldest recently read The Fault In Our Stars and received the movie for Christmas. I know it’s a tearjerker but I am still excited.
I cannot wait to see Fault in Our Starts. It looks like a wonderful movie and the reviews are great. It is going on my list for a much needed date night.
I’ve heard a lot about the Fault in our Stars I will have to check that one out. My mom would love to see Jersey Boys.
These all sound wonderful. I will so need to see a to few of them this summer!
There are a lot of great summer films. I love the ones you’ve mentioned and really want to see The Fault In Our Stars. I’ve heard wonderful things about it.
The Fault in our stars is being shown here… I will watch it next week!!
I’m really excited about jersey boys! The aiuthor of tfios lives here in Indy and tweeted he was at a showing at a local theater and no one recognized him– how fun!!
These all look good but I think I’d pick the Fault in our stars.
This is a great line up of Summer movies. I especially want to see Get On Up.
I’ve never heard of any of these but I’d be very interested in checking them out.
I can’t wait to see several of these movies. I have a plan for with whom I want to watch them, too. My daughter and I want to see The Fault in These Stars this weekend.
jersey boys and what ifs looks very nice!
I want to see them all!
I’m really curious about a lot of these, but I think The Fault in our Stars will make me cry all the tears.
The only one of these I’ve heard of is The Fault In Our Stars- I read the book and I can’t wait for the movie! I actually want to see ALL of those other movies, too- how cool about Boyhood having the same actor! That’s amazing!
The Fault in our Stars and Get on Up are definitely on my list!
These are great choices, haven’t seen some of these.. I’m looking forward to 22 Jump Street & Neighbors!
I had never heard of The Fault in Our Stars until recently. I must be living under a rock!!
You really got me excited! Now I need to get to see these movies, ASAP, lol
I’ve only heard of Fault in our stars and looking forward to watching it!
This is a great list. It sounds silly but I’ve realized without watching commercials I’ve become out of touch with what movies are coming out. Thanks for this great list! I can’t wait to see The Fault in our Stars (by myself and a box of tissues)!!!
These all look like some really good summer movies to go see with the kids.
I just finished reading The Fault In Our Stars so I’m fully prepared to see the movie this weekend!
Want to see these movies. Especially, want to see What If.
I am really looking forward to seeing The Fault in Our Stars. It looks like such a sweet movie. I hadn’t heard of the others, I’ll have to check them out too!
A couple of these I hadn’t heard of. Thanks for sharing and I know I’ll be taking Tween Girl to see The Fault in Our Stars!
I’ve seen The Fault in Our Stars advertised a few times now. I am definitely going to be in line to see it! It looks amazing, and I’d love to find time to read the book as well.
I can’t wait to see the THE FAULT IN OUR STARS because I thought it would be good just from advertisements I have seen on TV.. Thanks for sharing the others.
I’m def going to be on the look out for “What if”! Great list!
Honestly we never get to the movies enough anymore – I will add all of these to my DVD list though!
I can see at least a couple of movies I could sit and watch for sure. Now, I just need to have the time (maybe the husband looks after the kid?)
these would be perfect for a date night! movie on the lawn or drive in!
Gosh, I must be behind the times. I’ve only heard of one of these movies! Thanks for keeping me up to speed!
I”m taking a mom’s time afternoon to see The Fault in their Stars. Just me, my snacks and a dark theater. I can’t wait!
We bought a coupon book from the local school district, it has several coupons for B1G1 admission into the local cinema. Needless to say we’ll be frequenting the movies this summer… and you’re list comes in handy, thank you!
My husband and I need to have a movie date soon! I want to see WHAT IF!
Those all look incredible. I read the Fault In Our Stars and I’m totally prepared to bawl my eyes out when I see it in theaters. d
I have only heard of one of these movies, Jersey Boys. Anything with Christopher Walken is a must see for me.
I am looking forward to wqtching a couple of these. Great list
The idea of Boyhood is amazing. They actually shot the same kid over a twelve year period? That’s unreal.
I am dying to watch fault in the stars and what. I hope they live to my expectations.
I really want to see The Fault in Our Stars. I saw previews and it looks like a tear jerker. We mostly see animated films in the theater since we have a hard time finding babysitters, but I’m determined to go to a movie with just the hubby and I this summer!
I’m super excited to see Jersey Boys. It’s one of my favorite musicals!
I want to see No Fault In Our Stars. It looks like such a great story line!
I’ll have to put these on my must see list. The Fault in our stars does look at bit sad though.
Maybe I can get my girls out for a movie this summer! Great list.
i don’t know if I can watch The Fault in Our Stars,. The book tore me to pieces
Sounds like some great movies to check out this summer! Nothing better than sitting in an air-conditioned movie when it is sweltering outside! Thanks for the reviews!
The concept of filming the same boy growing up for one movie is genius. They were lucky the boy wanted to keep up! On the other hand as you said, it is cool to see “Harry” in a different role.
My nieces have been talking non-stop about wanting to see The Fault in Our Stars.
Ooooh I want to see Jersey Boys!
Johnny’s friends all want to see THE FAULT IN OUR STARS this weekend and he’s been trying to hurry and read the book first. He won’t watch a movie first because I taught him young the books are always better!
This is actually a nice list. It is hard to find great movies in once place. My first pick to see would be Jersey Boys.
Out of all of those I really only want to see Jersey Boys and that’s only because Clint Eastwood directed it. I’m sure my teenager would want to see the rest.
I can not wait to see Fault in Our Stars – and my kids can’t wait to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
Jersey Boys is one of my favorite Broadway Musicals. I can’t wait to see the movie.
I can’t wait to see Jersey Boys! Thanks for all the recommendations!
nice list! but I want to read The Fault in our Stars first before seeing the film version.
I want to read it first too, I need to order it for my Kindle! My daughter isn’t waiting though, she is going to see it tonight!
I saw The Jersey Boys at the Fox theatre in Atlanta. It was great- but I am interested to see how it translates onto the big screen.
wow tnx! I always look up for upcoming movies so that I can watch them later and u did it for me now, great!!:) love the choice and can’t wait to see What if…
I was just commenting to my husband that Jersey Boys looks like a great movie. I’m a big fan of Frankie Valli and the 4 Seasons.
I just recently saw the trailer for THE FAULT IN OUR STARS. Definitely a MUST SEE!
Wow, didn’t realize that they made a movie of Jersey Boys! Can’t wait!
I love anything that Clint Eastwood is a part of. So I will definitely will see the Jersey Boys. Plus I think it’s a movie I like seeing anyway.
Great recommendations! I am very interested in seeing Boyhood especially after hearing it took 12 years to film.
Daniel Radcliff has a non-Potter movie coming out? Where have I been? Will definitely be needing to check that out, thanks for the tip!
excited to watch them! with my friends hihi
Great list! I love “the Fault In Our Stars” great move. Tear jerker, but great… lol
I have heard great things about the Jersey Boys onstage production, and I am hoping this is just as good. I have also just started reading The Fault in Our Stars because I have so much about it— looking forward to both of these.
What If sounds really good. I plan on seeing lots of movies this summer.
I’ve seen the fault in the stars trailer and it looks like a nice movie. I think I also want to watch Daniel Radcliffe’s movie and see how he performs post Harry Potter.
I read The Fault in Our Stars when it first came out and the ending just killed me. I’m not sure I want to be a wet, sniffling mess in front a 150 other people in a cinema. *lol*
I agree with your comments about Daniel Radcliffe. It’s nice to see him morph out of Harry and into an amazing actor capable of so much depth and range.
Maybe I should check out the book to help me decide if I want to see The Fault In Our Stars in the theater. That might be helpful!
I can’t wait to see some of these movies. I want to go to lots of movies this summer.
I definitely want to see some of these. I haven’t been to the movies in SO long!
I am unsure if I want to see The Fault in our Stars in the theater because I have a very ugly cry and I know I am going to get my cry on. HA! Great list, though
There are so many movies I need to see. Thanks for a a great list.
The Fault In Our Stars looks really good, but we usually only see one movie each summer and it’s with my 5 and almost 4 year old.
Definitely a great summer line up this year. I want to see so many that are being released this summer. It’s going to be great!
I’m on the waiting list for ‘Fault’ at the library. Hope to read it before I see the movie.
i can’t wait to see the fault of our stars. it kind of reminds me of a walk to remember.
I really want to see jersey boys and what if. although, i’m sure they are all great movies!
I read The Fault in our Stars. I’d like to see it but probably not in the theater.
Being from Jersey, Jersey boys is getting a lot of hype around here. The only other one I’d heard about is What If.
Great picks, some I haven’t heard of yet! I can’t wait to see The Fault in Our Stars!
You made some awesome choices! I’ve not heard of Boyhood before, but it sounds fascinating!
Those are wonderful summer picks, thank you for sharing. I can’t wait to see “The Fault in our Stars” I haven’t read the book yet but I think I will have to!
Those are some great movies. I really want to see The Fault in Our Stars.
How had I not heard of most of these, sounds like there is some amazing films coming out 🙂 x
There are a couple I would not mind seeing. Glad you shared as I had not heard of any of these yet!
I am very excited for this movie. I just picked the book up today!
I saw the previews on t.v. for The Fault in Your Stars the other day and I almost cried! Looks like a great movie.
I really want to see JERSEY BOYS 🙂
and The Fault in Our Stars
I need to read The Fault in Our Stars before I see the movie (and I keep hearing good things.) Also, What If looks really interesting! I hadn’t heard of it prior to this post.
I so want to see the Fault in our stars. Looks like a tear jerker!
The only one of those choices I want to see is Jersey Boys and that is because we say it on Broadway 2 years ago and loved it.
Wow, there are some excellent movies coming out this summer! I see a few movie dates with my husband on the horizon.
A couple of these are new to me. But I am really looking forward to seeing “The Fault in Our Stars” and am sure that my husband is looking forward to it as well.
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Each of these looks SO GOOD! My 11 year old wants to see Jersey Boys and I had never heard of boyhood but am really excited about it now.
These look like great movies!
These are all great looking movies! I really think Jersey Boys will be fun to watch!
Sounds like some fun movies are coming out! Hope I get to see at least one!
I rarely go to the movies but told myself that I am going to make an real effort to go this summer. Thank you for the movie suggestions. They all look good and will add them to my list.
I am so curious to see how Jersey Boys does on the big screen. Everyone I know that has seen it on Broadway has loved it!
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I dont think there are going to be enough Kleenex in the CITY for The Fault In Our Stars – I wont be seeing that one. BUT I can not WAIT to see Jersey Boys!!
I just saw Fault in Ours Stars last night and LOVED it. Cried through the whole movie!
I also want to see The Fault in Our Stars, and Jersey Boys. Some of the others look pretty interesting too!
I haven’t heard of any of these, but I will look out for them. The Fault in Our Stars looks really good.
These all sound like amazing movies. I am going to have to make sure that I keep my eyes out for them. Thanks for sharing.
What If and Boyhood sound good. I don’t think the others are really my taste (I’ve heard so much about The. Fault In The Stars, for me it’s a turn off). I’m not sure what’s coming out except The Giver which is due in august. My son and I read the book and are excited to see it.
All of these movies except The Fault in Our Stars, I haven’t even heard of. The Fault in Our Stars looks like it’ll be a good movie and a tear jerker.
I really want to see Jersey Boys. Hoping to catch it with my mom when I visit her in Florida. We would listen to Four Seasons on record at my house as a child 😉
I so want to see Boyhood! It took them a long time to make that one.
I also want to take the kids to see Godzilla. I’ve talked to a few people that said it was ok for young people to see. My boys are ok with the action/violence if it isn’t too bad. I won’t take them to anything that is over the top. They will just hide their heads if they get scared. I just don’t want them seeing anything that has any sexy parts. Mica in particular I have to watch with that kind of stuff. I hate that every super hero movie has to put a hot girl in it.
WOW, that “The Fault in our stars” Looks absolutely extraordinary! I would love to see that one!
great picks!
i so looking forward to seeing the fault in our stars. i’ve already read the book and i always love to see the movie of a book i’ve already read.
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I don’t think I’ve ever seen any of these movies! I am adding them to my must-see movie list for the summer!
I saw the trailer for Fault in Our Stars when I saw Maleficent. It looks really interesting!
I cannot wait for The Fault in Our Stars. I need to see it! I want to see What If, too.
I’ve only heard of one until now, the first one. I know we’ll go see it because I think my daughter will love it, but now you’ve got me thinking of these other four too. They all look like good choices!
Get On Up is on our list of must see movies 🙂
Great list by the way.
we don’t watch a lot of movies but boyhood and what if look really good. We actually got some movie tickets for free and I was wondering what we should go see. Thanks for sharing!
This sounds sooo good! I love a good movie so will have to go see it soon!
I feel like I HAVE to go see boyhood, just because it’s such an interesting concept that they used the same actor over a 12 year time span. However, several others look very good!
How is it that I haven’t seen any of these. I am so out of the loop.
Oh, I really want to see jersey boys the most – looks like an awesome movie!
I seriously want to go watch fault in our stars!!! looks like a great movie
I want to read The Fault in Our Stars, but I know it’s a tear jerker. And, I just don’t know if I can do it!
I’m not much of a movie goer. Usually wait until the DVD is released. We live in a small, rural town, so going to see new releases is a real effort. “What If” sounds good, though.
There are so many movies coming out this summer that I can’t wait to see! I have heard good things about The Fault in Our Stars.
I never heard of any of these, and What If sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing these 🙂
These look like some good ones! I’m especially interested to see The Fault in Our Stars, but I kinda want to read the book first. I’m also interested to see Daniel Radcliffe in something other than Harry Potter LOL
I’m excited to see a few of these… I can’t wait
I am SO out of the loop! Thanks for telling me about these.
Dying to see Fault in Our Stars and Jersey Boys! I haven’t heard of the others, but I’ll have to check them out! Thanks!
This is an interesting list of movies. I have not heard of any of these at all. Thank you for sharing them.
I want to see the fault in our stars and get on up. I had not heard about these movies until now, but they definitely look like must-see movies!
I need to do some summer movies! thanks for sharing this list.
I can’t wait to see THE FAULT IN OUR STARS – but I know I am going to cry like a big ‘ol baby!!
Love Daniel Radcliffe, too–we actually met him in New York last month–he was awesome! I want to see that and Jersey Boys!
Thanks! I just added three to my list and one book to read. lol Lots to keep us busy this summer
I would have to see Get On Up! That movie looks so good. Great list.
I really have to see The Fault in our Stars. Jersey Boys sounds really good also.,
I got to take part in a blogger promotion for The Fault in Our Stars so I am really excited about that one, even knowing that it is going to make me cry.
i think i will see fault in our stars…i read the dustjacket on the book the other day…not sure radcliffe is going to be able to get out of the harry potter shadow…think i will wait for reviews on that one…ha
I definitely have plans to see 3 of them!!! I love going to the show and try to go once a week. I am looking forward to seeing Chef which I hope to see this weekend.
I’ll admit, the only reason why The Fault in our Star caught my interest is because I liked him in Platoon.
These look like some great movies – though I am not one for a tear jerker, so I may skip The Fault in Our Stars! The rest look like some great summer movies!
Can’t deny that The Fault in the Stars is on my list! Jersey Boys is probably going to be great too!
I really want to see that The Fault in Our Stars one. It sounds like such a wonderful story. I know I’d have to find a girlfriend to go see it with though, don’t think I could drag the hubby to that one 😉 Another movie we’re looking forward to seeing this summer is Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. We’ve seen all the originals and the re-make a couple of years ago was done quite well, so that one should be fun to see.
Sadly, the only movies I get out to see in the theaters these days are the kid movies. I will probably catch most of these when they make it to Netflix, though.
I can’t wait to see The Fault in our Stars. Can. Not. Wait.
I wish we had a movie theatre closer. The nearest one is an hour and a half away so you can imagine that I really don’t go to the movies. My dsl is too slow for streaming so it’s a rare pay per view for me. These do look really interesting.
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS looks like a excellent movie. I definitely want to see it!
I’d love Jersey Boys, I can’t miss this one!
I would mostly love to watch Jersey boys but all of them look good.
I am not a huge movie goer, but Jersey Boys looks interesting..
Jersey Boys does look good! I hope to get to see all the movies you listed.
These all look like really great movies! Thanks for sharing the list!