During summer vacation, we are often faced with difficult or annoying situations. Some of us choose to face our problems. Some of us distract ourselves with movies. This article was written for the latter half. Here's a short guide that lists what movies you should watch depending on your summer problem.

When you make plans and the weather ruins them

"Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ is nothing if not a fun, feel-good movie. This movie is bound to help you laugh off those rainy day blues. Ferris’ wild adventures will make you feel as if you’re on an adventure of your own, despite the weather.

Watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.

When you just feel like going back to college

If you’re counting down the minutes until the start of fall semester, "Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" is just the movie for you. Not only is this movie about college students who party too much, but it's also 92 minutes of feeling like you’re right back in college.

Watch in theaters.

When you realize adulthood is closer than you thought

Nothing makes you feel like you’re a kid again like this old classic. Summer time just means that another year of college is over and you’re one year closer to graduation. These realizations make you wish you were back in elementary school watching your favorite little league baseball team face terrifying challenges.

Watch on Netflix, Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.

When you run into your high school ex-boyfriend at the grocery store

Whether you miss him or the sight of him makes you want to barf, you need to get your mind away from that entire situation. What a better way to cope than a tear-jerking movie? "Me Before You" is an emotional experience that will help you feel like a quick run-in with an old flame might not be the worst thing in the world.

Watch in theaters.

When you miss your freedom

"Paper Towns" is a movie about a girl who finds her freedom and herself despite all the rules and challenges she faces in her own life. Not to mention the adorable boy who falls in love with her independence and free-spirit attitude. Let her inspire you to find freedom in your own ways while stuck at home for the summer… and maybe even a cute summer boy to swoon over you too.

Watch on Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.

When you hang out with your old friends from your hometown

Reuniting with old friends is exciting, and seeing how much everyone has changed makes you feel old. "13 Going On 30" is not only a fun throwback to your early teenage years, but also an opportunity to make you see how important it is to appreciate every year that goes by.

Watch on Netflix, Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.

When your best friend goes back to college for a summer session

Let’s face it, you’re a wreck without your best friend at home with you. You need to let those tears flow and the emotions take the wheel. This movie will pull at your heartstrings, perhaps even more than the abandonment you’re being faced with.

Watch on Netflix, Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.

When your mom is driving you crazy

her might feel like 500 days. If you need a break from her and are looking to distract yourself with a beautiful love story, then "(500) Days of Summer" is the movie for you.

Watch on Amazon Video, iTunes, or Google Play.