Let’s be honest with ourselves: spending time outside isn’t ideal for most of us considering the excessive widespread heat that plagues the month of August. Sure, summer usually means vacations, barbecues, and baseball games, but unless you have regular access to a pool, sitting in the comfort of your own air-conditioned home watching a movie or two is an incredibly comforting idea. And what better way to pass the time than watching movies from the filmography of an American icon such as Will Smith?

The Fourth of July has already come and gone, and surely all the sci-fi fans out there celebrated with a viewing of Independence Day — a true Will Smith delight where the leading man kicks some serious alien butt after their attempted destruction of Earth. However, there are plenty of other great options from the Fresh Prince alum that are equally as entertaining. We’ve got you covered with some of the best selections currently streaming this month.

Men In Black trilogy

This option couldn’t be more in line with current events. Given the recent U. S. Congressional hearings concerning UFOs, the idea of aliens among us is at a fever pitch. In fact, the testimonies in the hearing pointing toward the idea that a secretive government sector suppressing an alien presence for decades feels very much like the slick, suit-clad boys in black in Smith’s Men in Black trilogy.

Of course, these films are all good fun and aren’t entirely serious, which is exactly what we need these days in an ever-so serious world. Smith gives an engaging performance throughout this saga as a man on a mission while cheekily commenting on the absurdity of his career path along the way. There are plenty of thrills and laughs to be had in these three films, but the original remains the best one.

The Men In Black trilogy can currently be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.

Bad Boys trilogy

These explosive action comedy films starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence will delight newcomers to the franchise and longtime fans alike. Bad Boys is the quintessential buddy cop film about two Miami detectives who become embroiled in a potential police corruption scheme focusing on drug money that was believed to be stolen by someone within law enforcement. The duo’s investigation leads to some stellar action sequences and plenty of hilarious comedic banter between the pair.

Since the original 1995 film, Bad Boys has turned into an enduring series with two sequels and a fourth film on the way. There’s no better way to spend your summer afternoons than watching Smith and Lawrence find themselves in the middle of some messy high-octane situations.

The Bad Boys trilogy of films can currently be streamed on Starz.