Distract yourself from a hot summer with some hot romance. The Criterion Channel has assembled a stellar list of movies, from William Wyler’s delightful Roman Holiday to A Place in the Sun to Splendor in the Grass. Kick on the AC and enjoy the smoldering heat radiating from the screen.

Whether you're looking for a heavy dive into our nation's history, or simply a romp that takes place on Fourth of July weekend, we have you covered.

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate freedom—freedom to make a hungry shark happy, should one so please. That’s exactly what the vacationing tourists swarming Amity Island do over the holiday weekend in this summer blockbuster from Americana director Steven Spielberg. Watch