Summer's Greatest Years, Ranked

When was the golden age of Summer? We ranked every year by the accumulated weighted rating of its best Summer titles — a year rises when it delivered many strongly-rated entries, not just a lone classic. Data from 3eyedraven's catalog.

1. #1 2017 10 great titles Best: Call Me by Your Name
2. #2 2013 10 great titles Best: Windstorm
3. #3 2008 10 great titles Best: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
4. #4 2022 9 great titles Best: The Quiet Girl
5. #5 2018 9 great titles Best: Leto
6. #6 2016 9 great titles Best: Heartstone
7. #7 2021 8 great titles Best: Our Beloved Summer
8. #8 2024 7 great titles Best: Dìdi (弟弟)
9. #9 2023 7 great titles Best: Robot Dreams
10. #10 2001 7 great titles Best: La Ciénaga
11. #11 2005 6 great titles Best: Brokeback Mountain
12. #12 2009 6 great titles Best: (500) Days of Summer
13. #13 2007 5 great titles Best: Shelter
14. #14 2014 5 great titles Best: You & I