Travel Inspiration Movies
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1. The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
R | 126 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Ernesto Guevara de la Serna, popularly known as Che, along with his friend Alberto Granado, decides to take a road trip across South America. His experiences on the journey transform him.
Director: Walter Salles | Stars: Gael García Bernal, Rodrigo de la Serna, Mía Maestro, Mercedes Morán
Votes: 104,774 | Gross: $16.78M
2. The Way (I) (2010)
PG-13 | 123 min | Comedy, Drama
A father heads overseas to recover the body of his estranged son who died while traveling the "El camino de Santiago," and decides to take the pilgrimage himself.
Director: Emilio Estevez | Stars: Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Deborah Kara Unger, Yorick van Wageningen
Votes: 35,344 | Gross: $4.43M
3. Eat Pray Love (2010)
PG-13 | 133 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Director: Ryan Murphy | Stars: Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins, Viola Davis
Votes: 105,889 | Gross: $80.57M
4. Into the Wild (2007)
R | 148 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.
Director: Sean Penn | Stars: Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener, Marcia Gay Harden
Votes: 658,093 | Gross: $18.35M
5. Hector and the Search for Happiness (2014)
R | 114 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
A psychiatrist searches the globe to find the secret of happiness.
Director: Peter Chelsom | Stars: Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Jean Reno
Votes: 50,498 | Gross: $1.12M
6. A Map for Saturday (2007)
TV-PG | 90 min | Documentary
On a trip around the world, every day feels like Saturday. A MAP FOR SATURDAY reveals a world of long-term, solo travel through the stories of trekkers on four continents. The documentary ... See full summary »
Director: Brook Silva-Braga | Stars: Scott Erikson, Rebecca Filmer, Sabrina Hezinger, Kate McNair
Votes: 1,216
7. 180° South (2010)
PG | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika
Votes: 3,174 | Gross: $0.03M
8. Ride the Divide (2010)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
A small group of adventurous mountain bikers attempt to race the longest mountain bike route in the world traversing over 2700 miles along the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border.
Director: Hunter Weeks | Stars: Mike Dion, Michael 'Mac' McCoy, Steve King, Tina Cutone
Votes: 385
9. Southbounders (2005)
Not Rated | 86 min | Drama
A young woman attempts a "thru-hike" of the Appalachian Trail, the 2,170 mile footpath wandering the length of the Atlantic seaboard from Maine to Georgia.
Director: Ben Wagner | Stars: Amy Cale Peterson, Scott Speiser, Christopher McCutchen, Dick Barron
Votes: 158
10. Thicker Than Water (2000 Video)
45 min | Documentary
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like... See full summary »
Directors: Jack Johnson, Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy | Stars: Raimana Boucher, Saxon Boucher, Timmy Curran, Shane Dorian
Votes: 356
11. Last Stop for Paul (2006)
PG-13 | 83 min | Comedy
Charlie and Cliff decide they want to go to the Full Moon party in Thailand. Along the way they travel around the world sprinkling the ashes of their dead friend Paul. As they go from ... See full summary »
Director: Neil Mandt | Stars: Neil Mandt, Marc Carter, Gregory Poppen, Eric Wing
Votes: 575 | Gross: $0.01M
12. Mile... Mile & a Half (2013)
TV-14 | 87 min | Documentary
A group of artists hike the John Muir Trail and bring back their experiences. 219 miles in 25 days. Come laugh, limp, sing and walk with us.
Directors: Jason M. Fitzpatrick, Ric Serena | Star: Laura Obiols
Votes: 822
13. Between Home: Odyssey of an unusual sea bandit (2012)
Not Rated | 93 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
A high spirited, poetic adventure documentary that chronicle's a young person's rites of passage, from novice sailor to expert in three years of life aged in salt, sun and wind. Shot ... See full summary »
Director: Jack Rath | Star: Nicholas 'Nick' Jaffe
Votes: 36
14. Hit the Road: India (2013)
Not Rated | 80 min | Documentary, Sport
Hit The Road: India is a travel adventure documentary about two friends participating in a 12-day rickshaw rally across India, from Mumbai to Chennai, recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the top-10 greatest adventures of 2012.
Directors: Gor Baghdasaryan, Mushegh Baghdasaryan | Stars: Richard Gazarian, Keith King
Votes: 118
15. Where the Yellowstone Goes (2012)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Adventure
Where the Yellowstone Goes follows a 30-day drift boat journey down the longest undammed river in the contiguous United States. Intimate portraits of locals in both booming cities and dusty... See full summary »
Director: Hunter Weeks | Stars: John Hall, Sarah Elizabeth Hall, Robert Hawkins, Shannon Ongaro
Votes: 70
16. Border to Border (1998)
Comedy, Adventure
You never know who you will meet on Highway of Life
Director: Thomas Whelan | Stars: Curtis Armstrong, Lisa Arturo, Wendy Baker, Ran Barker
Votes: 200
17. Qué tan lejos (2006)
Not Rated | 92 min | Drama
Esperanza and Tristeza both have to get to Cuenca. However, by an unlucky turn of events, the bus they are on gets delayed due to a worker strike. Taking their journey into their own hands,... See full summary »
Director: Tania Hermida | Stars: Tania Martinez, Cecilia Vallejo, Pancho Aguirre, Fausto Miño
Votes: 818
18. Wildlike (2014)
Not Rated | 104 min | Adventure, Drama, Thriller
After conditions in her new home become unbearable, a teenage girl runs away and befriends an older man preparing for a hike through the Alaskan wilderness.
Director: Frank Hall Green | Stars: Ella Purnell, Brian Geraghty, Diane Farr, Nolan Gerard Funk
Votes: 5,402
19. Fast Friday (2009 Video)
43 min | Documentary, Short
Director David Rowe documents the emergence of the prolific track bike scene in Seattle Washington. Started by Cadence Clothing founder and fixed-gear rider Dustin Klein, the monthly ... See full summary »
Director: David Rowe | Stars: Keo Curry, Kia Kamiri, Dustin Klein
Votes: 27
20. Maidentrip (2013)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
14-year-old Laura Dekker sets out on a two-year voyage in pursuit of her dream to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world alone.
Director: Jillian Schlesinger | Stars: Dick Dekker, Kim Dekker, Laura Dekker, Barbara Mueller
Votes: 3,989 | Gross: $0.07M
21. Desert Runners (2013)
99 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque ... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Steinman Sternin | Stars: Samantha Gash, Tremaine Kent, David O'Brien, Ricky Paugh
Votes: 546
22. Running the Sahara (2007)
TV-G | 102 min | Documentary, Sport
Three men attempt to become the first humans to run coast to coast across the Sahara Desert.
Director: James Moll | Stars: Matt Damon, Charlie Engle, Kevin Lin, Ray Zahab
Votes: 569
23. My Run (2009)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
After tragically losing his wife to breast cancer and struggling to raise three young children on his own, real life super hero and modern day Forrest Gump, Terry Hitchcock seized on an ... See full summary »
Director: Tim VandeSteeg | Stars: J. Marie Fieger, Chris Hitchcock, Jason Hitchcock, Teri Sue Hitchcock
Votes: 225
24. The Sojourners (2012)
83 min | Documentary, Adventure
A filmmaker and his son journey to the other side of the world in search of understanding one of the most mysterious places on earth.
Director: Steven Scaffidi | Stars: Troy Broussard, Ivan Dragicevic, Mirjana Dragicevic-Soldo, Tammy Dupuy
Votes: 35
25. Eyes of a Beginner (2012 Video)
Not Rated | 115 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance
Clay Holman (Rob Beare) had everything a young man could hope for, everything but sight. It wasn't until a group of specialists chose him to undergo a groundbreaking eye surgery, that Clay ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Beare | Stars: Rob Beare, Michael Bemister, Adam Besse, Shane Croucher
Votes: 41
26. Into the Cold: A Journey of the Soul (2010)
TV-G | 85 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
Into The Cold--A Journey of the Soul retraces the personal and harrowing expedition of two men on foot to the North Pole in sub-zero temperatures to commemorate the centennial of Admiral ... See full summary »
Director: Sebastian Copeland | Stars: Sebastian Copeland, Keith Heger
Votes: 169
27. Valhalla (2013)
Not Rated | 64 min | Action, Adventure, Sport
Valhalla, Sweetgrass Productions' fourth feature film, is the tale of one man's search to rediscover the freedom of his youth. Beyond action sports-- with Valhalla's totally unique style ... See full summary »
Directors: Ben Sturgulewski, Nick Waggoner | Stars: Cody Barnhill, Casey Ogle, Sierra Quitiquit, Alex Monot
Votes: 235
28. Castles in the Sky (2010)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Sport
Filmed in five countries over three years, the documentary delves into the heart of the locations while the surfers travel through them with a sense of open-minded awe. With never-before ... See full summary »
Director: Taylor Steele | Stars: Craig Anderson, Timmy Curran, Rob Machado, Pete Mendia
Votes: 140
29. Farther Than the Eye Can See (2003 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 76 min | Documentary
Film follows blind climber Erik Weihenmayer's successful climb of Mount Everest.
Director: Michael Brown | Stars: Eric Alexander, Luis Benitez, Brad Bull, Reba Bull
Votes: 98
30. The Human Experience (2008)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary
The story of a band of brothers who travel the world in search of the answers to the burning questions: Who am I? Who is Man? Why do we search for meaning? Their journey brings them into ... See full summary »
Director: Charles Kinnane | Stars: Jeffrey Azize, Clifford Azize, Michael Campo, Matthew Sanchez
Votes: 978
31. Wild (I) (2014)
R | 115 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann, Michiel Huisman
Votes: 138,847 | Gross: $37.88M
32. Gringo Trails (2013)
Not Rated | 79 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
Gringo Trails raises urgent questions about one of the most powerful global industries of our time: tourism. With stunning footage from Bolivia, Thailand, Mali, and Bhutan, the film follows... See full summary »
Director: Pegi Vail | Stars: Costas Christ, Yossi Ghinsberg, Pico Iyer, Holly Morris
Votes: 114 | Gross: $0.01M
33. Tracks (I) (2013)
PG-13 | 112 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A young woman goes on a 1,700-mile trek across the deserts of West Australia with four camels and her faithful dog.
Director: John Curran | Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Adam Driver, Lily Pearl, Philip Dodd
Votes: 31,728 | Gross: $0.51M
34. Surfwise (2007)
R | 93 min | Documentary, Sport
Doug Pray explores the life of surfer Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz.
Director: Doug Pray | Stars: Juliette Paskowitz, David Paskowitz, Jonathan Paskowitz, Abraham Paskowitz
Votes: 1,640 | Gross: $0.27M
35. High Sierra: A Journey on the John Muir Trail (2011)
Not Rated | 89 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
High Sierra: A Journey on the John Muir Trail is a first-hand experience along the John Muir Trail, through the tallest mountain range in the contiguous United States. It follows a group of... See full summary »
Director: Peter Bell
Votes: 31
36. Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
A dramatization of the disastrous 1996 Mount Everest expeditions.
Director: Robert Markowitz | Stars: Peter Horton, Nathaniel Parker, Richard Jenkins, Christopher McDonald
Votes: 1,742
37. Sherpas - Die wahren Helden am Everest (2009– )
51 min | Documentary
Sherpas - The true heroes of Mt. Everest, a documentary about the unsung heroes from Nepal with out their help and assistance it is unthinkable to concur the summit of world's highest ... See full summary »
Stars: Long Dorje Sherpa, Ang Nima Sherpa, Norbu Sherpa, Dorjee Sherpa
Votes: 52
38. Touching the Void (2003)
R | 106 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
The true story of two climbers and their perilous journey up the west face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes in 1985.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: Simon Yates, Joe Simpson, Brendan Mackey, Nicholas Aaron
Votes: 38,094 | Gross: $4.59M
39. The Salt of the Earth (2014)
PG-13 | 110 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The life and work of photographer Sebastião Salgado, who has spent forty years documenting societies in hidden corners of the world.
Directors: Juliano Ribeiro Salgado, Wim Wenders | Stars: Sebastião Salgado, Wim Wenders, Lélia Wanick Salgado, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado
Votes: 23,452 | Gross: $1.34M
40. Through the Great Southwest (2020)
41 min | Short, Documentary
The Arizona Trail showcases beautiful and diverse terrain and has an equally significant impact on the lives of many of the people who hike, ride, run, and support it across the state of Arizona.
Director: Darwin Rakestraw | Star: Jeff Garmire
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