11 Movies to Have on Your Radar Over the Fourth of July Weekend

Going to the movie theater over the Fourth of July weekend is practically an American tradition. The weather heating up is nature's way of signaling that you need to get inside a gigantic, air-conditioned space with a bunch of other people. This year, there are a handful of exciting movies opening just in time, in addition to a ton of movies that have been in theaters for weeks. Haven't had time to catch Jurassic World yet? Your chance is here! Take a look ahead to find out what you should see, who you should take with you, and who you should definitely leave behind.

Jurassic World
Universal Pictures

Jurassic World

  • Who to take: This movie has "Fourth of July" written all over it, so take anyone who hasn't seen it yet.
  • Who to leave: The young kids who will be scarred for life by a megadinosaur who kills humans for sport.
  • Watch the trailer.
Amy
A24

Amy

  • Who to take: Your girlfriends who still know all the lyrics to "Back to Black."
  • Who to leave: The kids who haven't heard of Amy Winehouse and need a few years before watching this cautionary tale.
  • Watch the trailer.
Entourage
Warner Bros.

Entourage

  • Who to take: Your friends who loved the show.
  • Who to leave: Those who never watched the show and haven't been voraciously following news about the movie.
  • Watch the trailer.
Inside Out
Disney

Inside Out

  • Who to take: The kiddos and your whole family.
  • Who to leave: No one! This is Pixar.
  • Watch the trailer.
Ted 2
Universal Pictures

Ted 2

  • Who to take: Your boyfriend or a big group of friends who laughed out loud at the first movie.
  • Who to leave: Grandparents, kids, or anyone who is easily offended.
  • Watch the trailer.
Max
Warner Bros.

Max

  • Who to take: Your mom, who is a sucker for emotional animal stories.
  • Who to leave: Anyone who doesn't like to cry in public.
  • Watch the trailer.
Insidious: Chapter 3
Focus Features

Insidious: Chapter 3

  • Who to take: Your significant other who loves horror movies.
  • Who to leave: Children. Do NOT bring children.
  • Watch the trailer.
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
Searchlight Pictures

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

  • Who to take: Your friends or family members who are really over big-budget blockbusters right now.
  • Who to leave: People who think a movie isn't complete without a high-speed chase and an explosion.
  • Watch the trailer.
Spy
20th Century Studios

Spy

  • Who to take: Your parents and your comedy-buff friends.
  • Who to leave: Those who are a little over Melissa McCarthy's comedies.
  • Watch the trailer.
Terminator Genisys
Paramount Pictures

Terminator Genisys

  • Who to take: Your dad, who made you watch the original movies.
  • Who to leave: Young kids.
  • Watch the trailer.
Magic Mike XXL
Warner Bros.

Magic Mike XXL

  • Who to take: Your girlfriends, even if they never saw the original. (But seriously, how did they not see the original?)
  • Who to leave: The very young and the very old.
  • Watch the trailer.