Looking for some great travel movies? We share some of our favorite adventure films.
Any list of the top travel movies is going to be a bit controversial. After all, opinions about what make the best travel movies are as diverse as the people watching.
However, there are some wanderlust movies that are so iconic that it’s hard to argue about their inclusion on our list.
The Best Travel Movies
Each of these movies is on our list for a different reason. Some bring back memories of carefree summer vacations, while others have characters that visit remote and undiscovered lands. Some of these movies are all about adventure, while others are more introspective, and about the inner journey. Still, others show off the filmmaker’s video editing capabilities, and their gorgeous cinematography.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty stars Ben Stiller as Walter. He spends his days daydreaming about an exciting existence, but spends day-after-day developing photos for Life magazine. His life turns around when he takes the chance to travel the world to find the perfect photo for the magazine’s final print issue.
It’s a funny and inspiring adventure movie, full of gorgeous scenery and grand adventures.
IMDB: 7.3
Where to watch. Stream: HBO Now, HBO Max. Buy or rent: YouTube, iTunes.
Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
Equally touching and funny, Hector and the Search for Happiness stars Simon Pegg as a middle aged psychiatrist who travels the world in his search for happiness.
One NSFW word of caution: You may find yourself saying: “I want happiness” in an over-the-top French accent over and over.
IMDB: 6.9
Where to watch. Stream: Amazon Prime. Buy or rent: Amazon, YouTube, iTunes.
Lost in Translation (2003)
Lost in Translation is a movie that I’ve watched over and over. It perfectly captures that sense of disconnect that I feel when I first visit a new destination where the language and customs are so different from my own.
Starring Bill Murray and a young Scarlett Johansson, Lost in Translation was directed by Sofia Coppola. The movie follows the relationship of an aging movie star (Murray) and a lonely, adrift young woman (Johansson) against the backdrop of Tokyo, Japan.
IMDB: 7.7
Where to watch. Stream: Crave, Starz. Rent or Buy: Amazon, YouTube.
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