Staying at home on weekends sounds boring also; it makes you feel low and demotivated, but you can always make it up for this time by indulging yourself in some fantastic travel movie binge sessions, as traveling is always exciting and fun that cheers up your mood and vibe. In fact, after the pandemic, the tourism sector expanded worldwide as some fabulous movies inspire wanderlust, kindle a sense of adventure, and even sometimes it can lead to self-recognition. For more information, we have listed the top 20 travel films that are must-watch for travel enthusiasts.
Before Sunrise revolves around the themes of self-fulfillment and self-discovery, American Jesse, on his way to Vienna, meets a student, Celina, who is returning to Paris, and a long conversation sparks a strange connection between them. Jesse convinces Celine to get off the train with him in Vienna as his flight to the U.S. is scheduled for the following day, and he has no money for lodging. And they explore the city together, making memories and discovering themselves. As the night moves forward, the bond strengthens, and even separation becomes difficult.
A young man named Chris McCandless is a brilliant student and athlete who donates his savings to escape into nature. He hitchhikes to Alaska and lives in the wilderness. The director pieces together moments of Chris's life challenges to tell the story of his travels and eventual death.
It is a journey of two friends, Ernesto Che Guevara and Alberto Granado. Before the last semester of medical school, Ernesto Che went on a motorcycle road trip with his friend Alberto Grando from Brazil to Peru. During the trip to South America, Ernesto encountered poor peasants and distinguished the exploitation of labor by wealthy industrialists. Due to this, Ernesto's values changed so much, and he endured agony by forgetting his comfort.
Walter Mitty used to work at Life Magazine, where he spent day after unexciting day obtaining photos for the publications. Thus, to escape boredom, Walter colonizes a dreamy fantasy world in which he is an indisputable hero. He desires to date his fellow employee Cherryl but feels unworthy. Significantly, he got a chance when the Magazine's new owner sent him on a task to develop the ideal photo for the final printout.
The movie is about a divorced writer who buys a Villa in Tuscany on a whim. Frances Mayne learns that her husband is cheating on her from a writer to whom she gave a bad review, and her life is turned upside down. Thus, to bring her out of depression, her best friend Patti motivates Frances to take an Italy trip. During the journey, Frances decides to purchase the rural Tucson Villa and struggles to start her new life amid colorful local characters.
The movie is about three siblings, Estranged brothers Francis, Peter, and Jack, who reunite for a train trip to India. They have not spoken to each other for over a year since their father passed away. Francis is recovering from the motorcycle accident, Peter cannot cope with his wife's Pregnancy, and Jack is dealing with his breakup as Francis reveals the reason for the reunion to meet their mom, who lives in the Himalayan Convent.
The Way is about a father's effort to understand his son and himself. An American Father visits France to fetch the body of his antagonized son, who lost his life while attempting the pilgrimage to Spain's Santiago de Compostela. The father decides to take the journey himself. The main message of the movie is the journey of grief and grace.
A young American, Richard, travels to Thailand seeking adventure in Bangkok. He went on this trip with the drive to discover something real, to connect with something or someone. A French couple, Etinee and Francoise, later join him on the adventure to a mystical paradise beach, which is no less than a perfect destination.
An American lonely, aging actor lands in Tokyo for an ad shoot but ends up meeting the conflicted newlywed Charlotte, accompanying her celebrity photographer husband. After a chance meeting in the hotel bar, two strangers discover escape, distraction, and understanding amidst the vibrant Tokyo lights and form a bond that feels heartfelt and meaningful.
A screenwriter and novelist, Gil Pender enjoys vacations in pairs with his fiancee, and he has taken a city tour alone. On such night, Gil Pender meets with a group of strange yet familiar people who glide him along the back of time with some of the Jazz's age icons of art and literature. The more time Gil spends with these strangers, the more disappointed he becomes with his present.
Stuck by her exhausting luxurious confinement, European Princess Ann decides to escape and takes off for a night in Rome. However, a sedative she takes in from her doctor kicks in, and she falls asleep on a park bench, discovered by an American reporter, Joe Bardley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. Later on the following day at work, Joe finds out about Ann's regal identity and assures his editor he can get an exclusive interview of the Princess, but they both end up falling in love.
Docile housewife Thelma accompanies her friend Louise, an independent waitress, on a short fishing trip. However, the trip becomes fugitives of law when Louise kills a man who forces Thelma at a bar. Then Louise decides to fly to Mexico, and Thelma joins her, although, on the way, Thelma falls for young thief J.D Brad Pitt. Detective Slocumb also tries to convince both women to surrender before their fates are sealed.
In 1980, a sci-fi classic experiment by a small-town California teen, Marty McFly ( Michael J. Fox), turns out to be faulty. This leads to Marty going back in time to 1950, where he encounters the younger version of his parents. He must make sure they both fall in love, or he will cease to exist. Marty comes back to his home and saves the life of Doc Brown.
The movie is about the life of Cheryl Strayed, who is driven to the edge of the loss of her loving mother, so she makes a decision to backpack through the Pacific Crest Trail, which is one of the longest and most challenging hike trails of the country to cope with her downward spiral and put her life back on track.
It is one of the popular travel movies. Liz Gilbert thought she had everything she desired in life: a home, a husband, and a successful career. But now she is divorced, which is a huge turning point in her life. So, she decided to embark on a journey to self-discovery around Italy, Bali, and India. This is one of the ideal travel movies to watch.
Ray and Ken, two hit men's heads after an unsuccessful mission, decide to hide in Belgium until everything cools down and get stuck in Burges. However, Ray hates the city they land in, whereas Ken discovers it as beautiful, peaceful, and enchanting. The situation becomes more complicated when their boss asks Ken to kill Ray.
The movie revolves around the present-day contract killer Looper, who kills people sent back in time by his employer. Still, the movie becomes more interesting when things change, especially when his future self appears before him for assassination.
The movie's story revolves around the earth's future. When the earth becomes inhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot are asked to pilot a spacecraft with a team of researchers to discover a new planet for humans.
The main character travels thousands of kilometers across the Australian desert to the Indian Ocean with a dog and his four camels, and the photographer documents his journey.
Two strangers, Edward Cole and Carter Chamber, land in the same hospital, discover they have some things in common, and must come to terms with what they have done with their lives.
These Top 20 Travel Films offer a perfect blend of adventure, inspiration, and stunning visuals. Let them spark your wanderlust and take you on cinematic journeys around the world.