13 Awesome Movies To Watch This Summer (Which Aren't Blockbusters)

Summer blockbuster season is very nearly upon us, seeming to kick off earlier and earlier every year. Though there are certainly a number of promising tentpoles hitting screens over the next six months, it's nevertheless easy for film fans to feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the sheer wealth of all-style, no-substance films that come out every summer.

Thankfully, those prepared to dig deeper beyond the most bloated multiplex fare can uncover films that promise a little more in terms of nuanced writing and well-drawn characters.

Whether lower-budget action flicks from acclaimed auteurs, quirky dark comedies or intriguing Netflix Originals, these 13 movies may serve as a welcome sanctuary during the coming blockbuster onslaught.