The summer is the perfect time to relax and unwind with a good book or movie. The Dial‘s editors have picked eight of their favorite movies and TV shows for you to watch over your summer vacation.

Kingsmen: The Secret Service
The action-packed story features a street kid who is recruited into a spy organization’s training program, just as another tech genius poses a global threat.

Spy
An unsung hero as a desk-bound CIA analyst goes undercover to save her colleague and prevent a global disaster.

Daredevil (TV series)
A blind lawyer develops superhero senses and fights crimes of various degrees.

Pitch Perfect 2
Built upon the popular Pitch Perfect, the Barden Bellas participate in an international singing competition in order to regain their prestige and make history as the first American group to win the competition.

Living on One Dollar
In this must-watch film, four friends set out to live on extreme poverty levels of $1 in rural Guatemala, where they encounter hunger, disease and financial stress. Members of the local population show their generosity and strength, and inspire the American friends to make a difference during their two months in-country.

Forrest Gump
What’s a summer without watching Forrest Gump? In this American Classic, Forrest Gump has been accidentally present at various historical moments, and eventually finds Jenny, his true love.

Secret Yellowstone
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea (TV miniseries)
These two titles are in recognition of Hackley’s Casten trip to the U.S. National Parks in July. Learn about the rugged and awe-inspiring terrain of Yellowstone National Park, and the history of the U.S. National Parks system.

Sit back, relax and watch these movies and TV shows over your summer vacation!