Movies That Make You Want to Travel: The Ultimate Bucket List

There are films that entertain—and then there are films that awaken your wanderlust. From rugged landscapes to soulful journeys, these movies capture the magic of travel and self-discovery. Here’s a list of 30 unforgettable films that will make you want to pack your bags and see the world.

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Adventure & Self-Discovery

  1. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

A side profile of a man running with a silver briefcase in hand. Behind him a cityscape.
A quiet office worker turns adventurer, chasing clues from Iceland to the Himalayas. A visually rich journey of courage.
📍 Filming Locations: Iceland, Greenland, Himalayas (Nepal)
📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

2. Into the Wild (2007)undefinedA young man abandons modern life to survive in the Alaskan wilderness. A soul-searching, true story.
📍 Locations: Alaska, Arizona, South Dakota
📺 Watch on: Prime Video

3. Wild (2014)

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Cheryl hikes over 1,000 miles alone along the Pacific Crest Trail after losing everything. Empowering and raw.
📍 Locations: California, Oregon, Pacific Crest Trail
📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

4. Tracks (2013)

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A woman crosses 1,700 miles of desert in Australia with camels and her dog. A poetic and harsh solo expedition.
📍 Locations: Australian Outback (Alice Springs, Uluru)
📺 Watch on: Prime Video

5. The Way (2010)

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A grieving father walks the Camino de Santiago to reconnect with his late son. A deeply spiritual European journey.
📍 Locations: Spain (Camino de Santiago)
📺 Watch on: Prime Video

6. The Beach (2000)

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A backpacker discovers a secret island paradise in Thailand—with dark consequences. Iconic for Southeast Asia travelers.
📍 Locations: Maya Bay (Thailand), Bangkok
📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

7. 127 Hours (2010)

Wearing hiking clothes, Aron Ralston travels through a slot canyon with a boulder below him. Behind him is a sunset.
Based on a true story, an adventurer is trapped in a Utah canyon and must survive. Harrowing yet inspiring.
📍 Locations: Blue John Canyon, Utah, USA
📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

Food & Culture Lovers

  1. Eat Pray Love (2010)undefined
    A woman journeys to Italy (eat), India (pray), and Bali (love) in search of life’s meaning. A global feast of emotion.
    📍 Locations: Rome, Ubud, Delhi, Naples
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  2. Julie & Julia (2009)A woman laughing. Below a woman with a finger in her mouth. The middle horizontal section contains the film title.
    Cooking bridges the lives of two women—Julia Child in France and Julie Powell in NYC. Comfort food for the soul.
    📍 Locations: Paris, New York
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  3. Chef (2014) undefined
    A chef’s food truck adventure spans the U.S., reconnecting him with his passion. Music, flavor, and family-driven.
    📍 Locations: Miami, New Orleans, Los Angeles, Austin
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  4. A Good Year (2006) undefined
    A banker inherits a vineyard in Provence and discovers a new rhythm of life. Warm, romantic, and full of wine.
    📍 Locations: Provence, France
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  5. Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008) undefined
    Two American women fall into love and chaos in beautiful Spain. Artsy and passionate.
    📍 Locations: Barcelona, Oviedo
    📺 Watch on: YouTube

  6. The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014) undefined
    An Indian family starts a restaurant in a French village, clashing and blending cultures. Delicious and heartfelt.
    📍 Locations: Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val, France
    📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

Nature & Wilderness

  1. Out of Africa (1985)undefined
    A sweeping romance unfolds in Kenya’s golden savannahs. Timeless beauty and raw African landscapes.
    📍 Locations: Nairobi, Ngong Hills, Maasai Mara (Kenya)
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  2. The Revenant (2015)undefined
    A fur trapper survives betrayal and the wild in an icy frontier. Stunning cinematography and survival.
    📍 Locations: Alberta (Canada), Montana, Argentina
    📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

  3. Seven Years in Tibet (1997) undefined
    A mountaineer becomes a friend to the Dalai Lama. Spiritual, historical, and visually majestic.
    📍 Locations: Tibet (filmed in Argentina, Austria)
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  4. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) undefined
    Young Che Guevara’s journey across South America sparks empathy and revolution. Rich in landscapes and culture.
    📍 Locations: Argentina, Chile, Peru, Venezuela
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  5. A River Runs Through It (1992) undefined
    Fly fishing becomes a poetic backdrop to brotherhood and nature. Quiet, nostalgic Americana.
    📍 Locations: Montana, USA
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  6. Everest (2015)undefined
    True story of a disastrous Everest climb, filmed in real mountains. Visually arresting and emotional.
    📍 Locations: Nepal, Everest Base Camp, Italy
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  7. The Art of Travel (2008) poster image
    A man cancels his wedding and explores South and Central America instead. A hidden indie gem.
    📍 Locations: Nicaragua, Peru, Panama
    📺 Watch on: Tubi

Romance & European Escapes

  1. Before Sunrise (1995) undefined
    Two strangers meet on a train and spend one night exploring Vienna. Pure conversational magic.
    📍 Location: Vienna, Austria
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  2. Before Sunset (2004) undefined
    They reunite years later in Paris, walking and talking through memories. Minimalist and beautiful.
    📍 Location: Paris, France
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  3. Before Midnight (2013)undefined
    Years later, they travel to Greece, confronting life and love. A perfect trilogy finale.
    📍 Location: Peloponnese, Greece
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  4. Roman Holiday (1953) 
    A princess escapes duty to explore Rome with a journalist. Iconic scooter rides and eternal charm.
    📍 Location: Rome, Italy
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  5. Midnight in Paris (2011) undefined
    A writer time-travels to 1920s Paris every night. Whimsical and dreamlike.
    📍 Location: Paris, France
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  6. Letters to Juliet (2010) undefined
    In Verona, a woman uncovers a lost love story. Romance blooms under Italian skies.
    📍 Locations: Verona, Tuscany
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  7. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) undefined
    After a divorce, she buys a villa in Italy and rebuilds her life. A love letter to second chances.
    📍 Locations: Cortona, Tuscany
    📺 Watch on: Disney+

Quirky & Dreamy Escapes

  1. The Darjeeling Limited (2007) undefined
    Three brothers reconnect on a whimsical train ride across India. Colorful, chaotic, and soulful.
    📍 Locations: Jodhpur, Udaipur, Rajasthan
    📺 Watch on: Disney+ Hotstar

  2. Lost in Translation (2003) Bill Murray's character sits on a hotel bed with Tokyo visible in a window behind him.
    Two lonely strangers find comfort in neon Tokyo. A quiet, moody meditation on connection.
    📍 Locations: Tokyo, Japan
    📺 Watch on: Prime Video

  3. Call Me by Your Name (2017) The theatrical release poster for Call Me by Your Name, showing two main characters, Oliver and Elio, leaning on each other's shoulders with the film's tagline above.
    A summer romance unfolds in sun-soaked northern Italy. Soft, nostalgic, and beautifully filmed.
    📍 Locations: Lombardy, Crema, Italy
    📺 Watch on: Netflix

  4. On the Road (2012)
    A young writer travels across 1940s America with a group of free-spirited drifters. Based on Jack Kerouac’s iconic novel, it’s raw, poetic, and full of restless energy.
    📍 Locations: USA (New York, Denver, San Francisco, New Orleans), Mexico
    📺 Watch on: Apple TV / Prime Video (rent)
Ready to Press Play and Pack Your Bags?

From romantic strolls in Europe to soul-searching hikes in the wild, these films are your ticket to every corner of the world. Let your next travel dream begin with a great movie—and when you’re ready to explore in real life, plan it all with Tournami.com.

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