Reading travel books when not traveling and road movies And watching documentaries is a form of therapy for me. I think, "If I'm not on the road, I have to keep getting inspired on the road". The road movies that inspired me and healed me. travel movie recommendations I listed it as

I'm sharing my recommendations for the best road movies that I love, without prioritizing them, enjoy reading!

Eat Pray Love – Eat Pray Love

Eat Pray Love - Eat Pray Love
Eat Pray Love – Eat Pray Love

The movie is based on the book of the same name. Julie RobertsIt tells the effort of a newly divorced woman to get to know herself in different countries of the world, with the delightful acting of . Set in Italy, India and Bali, the film reflected the countries both with Elizabeth's journey into herself and with beautiful landscapes. It is among the road movies to watch under a blanket on cold winter days.

Now or Never – The Bucket List

Now or Never - The Bucket List
Now or Never – The Bucket List

Jack Nicholson ve Morgan Freeman A very enjoyable movie for those who love it. “Find the joy in your life” has probably caused many movie lovers to hit the road.

If we come to the subject of the movie; A millionaire business owner and a car mechanic cross paths in a hospital room and find themselves on the road making a list of what they want to do before they die. How do the lists change on the way, watch the movie, but I won't tell you everything 🙂

Under the Tuscan Sun – Under The Tuscan Sun

Under the Tuscan Sun - Under The Tuscan Sun
Under the Tuscan Sun – Under The Tuscan Sun

Another novel adaptation… Another newly divorced woman settles in a villa in Tuscany, and her new life brings a new love as well… It's the kind of movie that will make you fall in love with Italy again, with its nature, people who carry the Mediterranean fire in their hearts, and its warm sun.

Freedom Trail – The Way Back

Freedom Trail - The Way Back
The Way Back – The Way Back

It is a film about the adventure and drama of a group of prisoners who escaped from the Siberian labor camp of Soviet Russia in 1940 for their freedom and crossed the Gobi Desert by walking 6000 km and reached India. Based on true events, the movie was released in 2010.

Freedom Trail – Into The Wild

Freedom Trail - Into The Wild
Freedom Trail – Into The Wild

Directed by the famous actor Sean Penn Into The Wild movie in Turkish Freedom Trail Translated as, 2007 made. The film, which is a movie adaptation of the book of the same name, is about a young man named Christopher McCandless who, after graduating from high school, travels alone to Alaska instead of going to college. Nicknamed Alexandar Supertramp, Christopher gives up his entire life and hits the road. His path and life come to a tragic end when he ate the wrong plant in the wilds of Alaska. He locks the audience on the screen with the people he met during his journey, different lives, loneliness, questioning himself and his life.

If you haven't watched this movie, which has inspired almost all travelers, you should definitely watch it.

Himalaya – Childhood of a Chief

Himalaya - Childhood of a Chief
Himalaya – Childhood of a Chief

A movie for those who love mountains. The film, which deals with the difficulties faced by a Tibetan shepherd amongst the majestic Himalayan landscapes, tells the story of a caravan's journey through harsh natural conditions with an epic approach. The story of the young man who will become the chief of his tribe in the future, his life story based on endurance and honor.

The film, which was released in 1999, is also important as it is the first Nepali film to be nominated in the Best Foreign Language Film category at the 72nd Academy Awards.

The Way

The Way
The Way

How open are you to the idea of ​​traveling on foot? I'm talking about walking long distances. The road, which is the story of a father who wants to complete the route/journey of his son, whom he lost while walking, contains many touches on life, family and friendships. The film takes place in El Camino, a pilgrimage route that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The movie, which was released in 2010, stars Martin Sheen in the lead role.

Motorcycle Diary – Diarios de Motocicleta

Motorcycle Diary - Diarios de Motocicleta
Motorcycle Diary – Diarios de Motocicleta

First of all, I have a warning: If you are interested in motorcycles and have not watched this movie, you will not be accepted into the community. Jokes aside; Anyone who is interested in Latin America, motorcycle, travel words should definitely watch it.

This 2004 movie is a book adaptation. Motorcycle Diary The film tells about the motorcycle journey of Ernesto Che Guevara, the famous revolutionary of Cuba, and his close friend Alberto Granada in Latin America. While the journey that starts with a motorcycle continues with a hitchhike, it also touches the life of Latin America closely.

My Little Sunshine – Little Miss Sunshine

My Little Sunshine – Little Miss Sunshine

2006 made My Little Sunshine The film was nominated for 79 categories, including Best Picture, at the 4th Academy Awards, and won two of them. The movie is a family story. It tells the story of a family trying to go to their daughter's dream beauty pageant in an old minibus. Recommended for those who know each other on the road and want to learn how to be a family.

in July – In July

in July - In July
in July – In July

Do you like Fatih Akin? If you love it, a road and love story from Hamburg to Istanbul directed by Fatih Akın In July film. Released in 2000, the movie is a romantic comedy road story.

Fear and Loathing in Vegas – Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Fear and Loathing in Vegas – Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Horror and Hate in Vegas is a 1971 film adaptation of the 1998 book of the same name. Starring Johnny Deep and Benicio Del Toro, the movie is an interesting adventure movie about drugs, road, hitchhiker.

Sideways

Sideways
Sideways

These wanderers are not normal people, do not say that they did not tell. A film of overcoming disappointments by going on a trip, after escaping from marriage, escaping from work, escaping from order...

The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around The Corner

The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around The Corner
The World is Big and Salvation Lurks Around The Corner

This time, the heroes are a young man who has lost his memory, and his grandfather and their road stories… The movie, originally in Bulgarian, tells the story of our hero, Alex, finding himself.

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty - The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a 2013 super fun adventure, fantasy road movie. Starring Ben Stiller, the sought-after face of romantic comedy films, the film chronicles the journey of Walter, who works at a magazine, to find the cover photo of the latest edition of the magazine. Accompanied by magnificent landscapes from Iceland to Greenland to the Himalayas, the film both entertains and inspires you to hit the road.

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17 Comments

  1. very nice list, Sevil. I hadn't seen the Himalayan movie. I put it on my list, I watch it these days when I'm sitting at home. If you haven't watched it, I recommend the movie Wild - Wild.

  2. movies are great. I want to take my bag and run away, but what is it 🙁 I don't know if you watched it, but the movie “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” is also very good 🙂 I can recommend it

  3. Big Fish is definitely among the best travel movies. I guess you're watching, I'll write it anyway, keep it recorded 🙂

  4. Sister Sevil, you are truly one of my idols in this life, I would like to recommend a movie: Everythings is illuminated. It is a very enjoyable, very sincere movie that reminds people that they are human, I watched it many times, I hope you like it too 🙂

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