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 2022 8 great titles Best: The Quiet Girl
2. #2 2013 7 great titles Best: Windstorm
3. #3 2001 7 great titles Best: La Ciénaga
4. #4 2018 6 great titles Best: Leto
5. #5 2016 6 great titles Best: Heartstone
6. #6 2017 5 great titles Best: Call Me by Your Name
7. #7 2021 5 great titles Best: Our Beloved Summer
8. #8 2007 5 great titles Best: Shelter