Meatballs (1979)

Tripper is the head counselor at a budget summer camp called Camp Northstar. In truth, he's young at heart and only marginally more mature than the campers themselves. Tripper befriends Rudy, a loner camper who has trouble fitting in. As Tripper inspires his young charges to defeat rival Camp Mohawk in the annual Olympiad competition, Rudy plays matchmaker between Tripper and Roxanne, a female counselor at Northstar.

Genres: Comedy

What to watch after Meatballs

• Ghostbusters II (1989) — Same feel: feel-good, fun
• The Great Outdoors (1988)
• Six Days Seven Nights (1998) — Ivan Reitman directed both
• Stripes (1981) — Ivan Reitman directed both
• Indian Summer (1993) — Same subject: summer camp
• Summer Rental (1985) — Two steps away in the credits