Films and TV shows that feel like Watermelon by John + Jane Q. Public
A breezy, slightly nostalgic indie pop song that feels like lazy summer days and youthful, off‑beat love.
- Almost Famous (2000): Captures the same late‑90s indie‑rock touring spirit and youthful crushes on music.
- Garden State (2004): Indie soundtrack, summer‑time self‑discovery, and off‑beat romance that matches the song’s vibe.
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012): A coming‑of‑age story steeped in 90s/00s indie music and wistful summer moments.
- Adventureland (2009): Set in a nostalgic summer amusement park, with a soundtrack full of indie‑pop optimism.
- Dawson's Creek (1998): TV’s quintessential slacker‑rock teen drama, full of summer love and indie‑pop tracks.
- Freaks and Geeks (1999): Offers the same earnest, slightly awkward teenage romance set against a late‑90s backdrop.
- Stargirl (2020): A modern indie‑pop romance about standing out in a high‑school setting, echoing the song’s quirky love.