We’ve rounded up 30 movies to get you in the mood and take advantage of these warmer nights. Our picks are sensual, chaotic, surreal, and sexy in a deep-gaze-sort-of-way. 

These are perfect to watch alone, with a lover, a group of friends, or someone who doesn’t know you’re crushing yet. We’ve included a “vibe pairing” to heighten your experience! 😉

1. Grease (1978)

This is still hands-down the musical equivalent of eye-fucking across a room, complete with teenage rebellion and sexual tension in full swing.
Vibe pairing: drive-thru theater/outdoor cinema, pink bubblegum snacks, and optional leather jacket styling

2. Dirty Dancing (1987)

We love a strong mix of female pleasure, forbidden romance, and the magic of being seen.
Vibe pairing: watermelon slices, open windows for that summer breeze, piña coladas

3. Do the Right Thing (1989)

How could we not include this one, full of heatwaves, cultural tension, and massive undercurrents of desire?
Vibe pairing: grilled peaches, time for a post-movie dinner discussion

4. Showgirls (1995)

This one is messy, campy, erotic and chaotic.
Vibe pairing: glitter bath, mood lights/neon lights

5. Bound (1996)

This neo-noir classic is full of butch-femme chemistry amongst themes of crime, love, and power dynamics.
Vibe pairing: red wine, silk robes and leather glove styling

6. Cruel Intentions (1999)

Here you have manipulative rich kids, forbidden kisses, and a killer soundtrack at its finest.
Vibe pairing: negronis, black eyeliner, a game of handwritten secrets after you finish the movie

7. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Have you ever seen more iconic angsty flirting?
Vibe pairing: rooftop projector night, gummy worms, oversized blanket to share with whoever you watch this with

8. In the Mood for Love (2000)

There had to be a strong story of unrequited love in this list, and the backdrop of 1960s Hong Kong truly adds to it all.
Vibe pairing: herbal tea, summer stormy weather

9. Charlie’s Angels (2000)

The sexual tension that runs through this culty big screen adaptation of 70’s TV show could be sliced with Alex Munday’s chain.
Vibe pairing: matching outfits with all your friends, nostalgic food snackboard

10. Crazy/Beautiful (2001)
We know it’s kind of toxic, but the lust portrayed in this kind of cinema is destined for goosebump-makin’.  
Vibe pairing: fruity sodas, reflective post-movie journal prompts

11. Mulholland Drive (2001)
Please don’t ever watch this with your grandma. RIP Mr. Lynch
Vibe pairing: whiskey drinks, lace tights, inevitable glances at whoever you share this movie with

12. Blue Crush (2002)
Sometimes the dialogue doesn’t need to be that deep if you have surfing, lots of skin, and pure athletic yearning.
Vibe pairing: post movie surf rock playlist while you practice surf techniques at home

13. The Dreamers (2003)
This is probably our boldest recommendation for the list because of its taboo-laced threeway.
Vibe pairing: bare feet, space for gasping, french wine, no food pairing here

14. The Girl Next Door (2004)
Here’s another coming-of-age, connecting, sultry pick.
Vibe pairing: pizza, handwritten notes to your crush

15. Closer (2004)
Shoutout to one of the first movies to ever teach me about seduction and emotional rawness.
Vibe pairing: candlelight, cuddling

16. Paris, Je T’aime (2006)
This one has amazing stories of intimacy in bite-sized form.
Vibe pairing: pre-movie picnic, space for unexpected tenderness

17. Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Every list needs an unexpected addition full of depth, emotional vulnerability, and a life-sized sex doll.
Vibe pairing: cozy pajamas, any stuffed animal friends you might have laying around

18. Black Swan (2010)
If you haven’t seen desire and destruction in one elegant dance, we’ve got you covered.
Vibe pairing: black eyeliner, mirror play, listing out your obsessions

19. Frances Ha (2012)
She really is the greatest love story though.
Vibe pairing: croissants, slow dancing alone, hysterical laughter

20. Blue Is the Warmest Color (2013)
Here’s a real one, drenched in aching messy emotions.
Vibe pairing: cool tones, enough fabric to wipe everything up

21. Her (2013)
Watching this now might hit differently, but we believe it will still wreck your heart and turn you on.
Vibe pairing: texting your chatbot lover something vulnerable, drinking something in bed 

22. Call Me By Your Name (2017)
You knew this one would be on our list, and why wouldn’t we include it? It’s perfectly capturing a sun-drenched coming-of-age love affair.
Vibe pairing: summer fruits, bare skin

23. The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Who ever thought an existential crisis could be sexy?
Vibe pairing: pasta dinner, post film discussions or reflective journal prompts

24. Licorice Pizza (2021)
Age-gap weirdness and nostalgic charm shouldn’t work, but it really does with this one.
Vibe pairing: an overflowing candy dish, awkward first kisses

25. Victoria (2015)
This one-take thriller features a good dose of adrenaline and chaos.
Vibe pairing: German beers, low lights

26. 27 (2023)
While this one’s a shorter recommendation, it is one of the sexiest animated films we’ve seen.
Vibe pairing: (legal) psychedelics or colorful cocktails

27. Babygirl (2024)
We had to include one of the most talked about movies of the past year, and of course include for our boi Harris ♥️
Vibe pairing: dog treats, bathrobe, sultry 80s jams to follow

28. Love Lies Bleeding (2024)
If you’re craving a movie with queer bodybuilders, bloody vengeance, and raw passion, then this is yours.
Vibe pairing: convenience store snacks, cherry soda, body oil

29. Challengers (2024)
The only spoiler we’ll give is that this isn’t about tennis, it’s about three people and their endless sexual tension.
Vibe pairing: ice cubes in your drank, short shorts

30. Sinners (2025)
If you’re craving a complex redemption movie, look no further.
Vibe pairing: deep concentration, slowing everything down, someone to hold for the thrilling parts

Which one will you start with? 🍿 

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