Top 30+ films for traveling from home

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

The following 30 films will take you around the globe from the comfort of your living room.

The Darjeeling Limited

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

In this Wes Anderson production, Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman play three brothers traveling through India on the Darjeeling Limited train. True to the director's style, the film is visually stunning and colorful, so much so that you'll want to follow in the three brothers' footsteps—and you can!

The Grand Budapest Hotel

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Certainly one of Wes Anderson's most memorable films, The Grand Budapest Hotel has everything you'd expect from a director with a unique style: impeccable cinematography, perfectly coordinated colors, a deadpan tone, Bill Murray, and, of course, a lot of heart. Although the story takes place in a town called Lutz in the fictional Eastern European country of Zubrowka, the film was shot at several locations in Germany.

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

The Kadam family flees to Europe after their restaurant is set on fire by an angry mob. They settle in a small town in France and open a new restaurant just opposite the Michelin-starred Le Saule Pleureur, run with an iron fist by Madame Mallory (Helen Mirren). Be warned: The Hundred-Foot Journey will make you as hungry as it inspires you to travel.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

We all wish our dreams could come true. For once, Walter Mitty, liability manager at Life magazine, goes beyond his overactive imagination and travels to Nuuk, Greenland; Skógar, Iceland; and even the Himalayas. Ben Stiller directs and stars in this underrated gem.

Lost in Translation

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

In his greatest role to date, Bill Murray plays an aging actor who unexpectedly develops a friendship with a young woman (Scarlett Johansson) in Tokyo. Directed by Sofia Coppola, Lost in Translation explores the loneliness of travel.

In Bruges

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Colin Farrell plays a reluctant traveler in Martin McDonagh's crime comedy, where two hitmen go into hiding in Bruges after a botched job. Despite the city's enchanting canals, bridges, cobblestone streets, and churches, Ray (Farrell) just wants to go home.

National Lampoon's Vacation

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

If you've ever been on a road trip with your family, you'll see yourself in this film. Led by Clark (Chevy Chase), the Griswolds set off on an adventure to visit the Walley World amusement park, but their journey is filled with obstacles. Vacation is based on the short story Vacation '58 written by John Hughes for the National Lampoon.

Catch Me If You Can

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Leonardo DiCaprio plays globe-trotting con man Frank Abagnale in Steven Spielberg's 2002 crime classic. He co-stars with Tom Hanks, the policeman in hot pursuit. “Where are you going, Frank? Someplace exotic? Tell me where you're going.”

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

In this 1987 John Hughes classic, Steve Martin and John Candy play unlikely traveling companions on a disastrous journey where nothing goes right: their flights are canceled, they deal with a dubious car rental service, they drive the wrong way on the highway, and they narrowly escape death. After watching Planes, Trains and Automobiles, you'll think twice before traveling.

Thelma and Louise

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

What starts as an escapade between two best friends, Thelma Dickinson and Louise Sawyer, quickly turns into a police chase. Controversial at the time for its portrayal of men, Thelma and Louise has become a classic film about female friendship. The final scene is set in Arizona's Grand Canyon but was filmed in Utah's Dead Horse Point State Park.

Up in the Air

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

George Clooney's character, Ryan Bingham, a downsizing expert, travels more than he should in this award-winning 2009 film from director Jason Reitman. Anna Kendrick shines as Natalie Keener, Bingham's naive but ambitious protégé. Up in the Air shows that pleasant travel also has its drawbacks...

Midnight in Paris

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

For many, Paris is synonymous with history. Screenwriter Gil Pender (Owen Wilson) has the chance to immerse himself in just that when he visits the bars and cafés of the 1920s every night at midnight and spends his time with such legends as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Josephine Baker, and Pablo Picasso. Midnight in Paris is the ultimate fantasy for every art aficionado.

The Beach

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Danny Boyle's 2000 adventure film tells the story of a young traveler (Leonardo DiCaprio) who discovers a secluded beach paradise (Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi Ley) in Thailand. A large number of tourists wanted to visit it, prompting the authorities to close it temporarily in 2018 to prevent environmental damage.

Harry Potter

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Although the Harry Potter universe is fantastical, the filming locations are very real: from London's King's Cross station, where Harry and the other students board the Hogwarts Express, to Loch Shiel in Scotland, which represents the Hogwarts lake, to the Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland, seen briefly in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

The Lord of the Rings

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

No film has had such an impact on tourism as The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which was filmed in director Peter Jackson's magnificent homeland of New Zealand. In the film, the town of Matamata, in the Waikato region, becomes the serene Shire of Middle-earth.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

The village of Positano and other locations on the island of Ischia, near Naples, form the fictional port town of Mongibello in this 1999 film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's classic psychological thriller. Matt Damon stars as con man Tom Ripley.

Sideways

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Chaos ensues when two friends decide to follow the California wine trail before one of them gets married. This Oscar-winning film contributed to a sharp rise in tourism in the Santa Ynez Valley. Ten years later, it is even credited with revitalizing the region's wine industry through its praise of Pinot Noir.

Little Miss Sunshine

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

A cocaine-addicted, vulgar grandfather; a suicidal, homosexual Proust scholar; a teenager who avidly reads Nietzsche and refuses to speak until he becomes an air force pilot; a bespectacled, slightly chubby girl who dreams of becoming a beauty queen; an uninspired motivational speaker... and an exhausted mother who holds this lively group together. In short, Little Miss Sunshine brings together a cast of characters perfect for a family road trip. It will take you through a wide range of emotions and leave you with a smile on your face.

Paris, Texas

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Paris, Texas isn't a typical road trip movie: the destination doesn't matter—getting lost on the journey does. After wandering through the desert, a man reconnects with his young son and sets out to find his wife in the American Southwest. Veteran actor Harry Dean Stanton is captivating as the wanderer Travis Henderson.

Wild

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Reese Witherspoon was nominated for an Oscar for her portrayal of Cheryl Strayed, a woman who decides to walk more than 1,700 km along the Pacific Crest Trail to rediscover herself. Directed by Jean-Marc Vallée and written by Nick Hornby, Wild shows how the power of nature can help someone heal from tragedy.

The Way

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Written and directed by Emilio Estevez, this underrated film tells the story of a father (played by Martin Sheen, Estevez's real-life father) who decides to walk the Camino de Santiago in Spain after his son dies on the same route. The father and son had a strained relationship. Alongside Sheen and a few other actors, the film features real-life pilgrims.

Roman Holiday

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Roman Holiday is the first American film shot entirely in Italy. It gave Audrey Hepburn her first leading role, as a princess who sneaks away to explore the historic city with American journalist Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck). For many, this classic 1953 romantic comedy sparked dreams of Italian vacations.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

The capital of Catalonia shines in this 2008 film by Woody Allen. Two American friends fall in love with the same man during their summer vacation in Spain. Penélope Cruz, who won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, steals the show as the passionate ex-girlfriend.

One Week

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

After learning he has terminal cancer, a young man from Toronto decides to ride his motorcycle across Canada, stopping at some of the country's most stunning locations along the way. One Week will make you appreciate the beauty of the Canadian North.

Local Hero

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

An oil executive from Houston is sent to a quiet village in Scotland to buy land but becomes attached to the place and its simple lifestyle. Local Hero has received generally positive reviews.

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

Peter tries to recover from his break-up with his ex-girlfriend, well-known actress Sarah Marshall, by traveling to Hawaii... where he discovers she's there too. Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the perfect film to escape everyday worries.

Le Havre

The Darjeeling Limited, The Grand Budapest Hotel, The Hundred-Foot Journey, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, Lost in Translation, In Bruges, National Lampoon's Vacation, Catch Me If You Can, Planes, Trains and Automobiles, Thelma and Louise, Up in the Air, Midnight in Paris, The Beach, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sideways, Little Miss Sunshine, Paris, Texas, Roman Holiday, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, One Week, Local Hero, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Le Havre

This award-winning comedy-drama was directed by Finnish filmmaker Aki Kaurismäki in 2011. It tells the touching story of an aging shoemaker who lives simply in the port city of Le Havre, until his wife falls ill and he meets a young immigrant from Africa. Le Havre highlights both the good and the less favorable sides of France.

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