Road Trip Romances: 10 Films to Watch

Description: A man named Travis wanders out of the desert and sets out on a journey to find his family. His road trip is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and redemption, with a backdrop of the American Southwest.

Fact: The film won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.

Description: This film follows the youthful escapades of a young Che Guevara and his friend Alberto Granado as they traverse South America on a motorcycle. Their journey is not just about the landscapes but also about discovering love, friendship, and the harsh realities of life.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual locations where Che Guevara traveled, providing an authentic backdrop to the story.

Description: A family embarks on a road trip to support their daughter in a beauty pageant. Along the way, they encounter various mishaps, but their journey becomes a bonding experience filled with love, acceptance, and quirky humor.

Fact: The yellow Volkswagen bus used in the film was actually a 1974 model, not a 1970 as mentioned in the movie.

Description: While not strictly a romance, this film captures the essence of a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness, where he encounters various characters, including a brief but profound romantic connection.

Fact: The film was shot in many of the actual locations where Christopher McCandless traveled.

Description: Three estranged brothers reunite for a train journey across India, hoping to reconnect with each other and their mother. Their trip is filled with cultural exploration, personal revelations, and a hint of romance.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Bill Murray, who plays a businessman on the train.

Description: Based on a true story, this film follows a mother and her two sons on a cross-country trip in search of a new husband and father figure. Their journey is both comedic and touching, highlighting the complexities of family and love.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the early life of actor George Hamilton.

Description: A teenage boy, Duncan, finds himself on a summer road trip with his mother and her overbearing boyfriend. His journey leads him to a water park where he finds friendship, self-discovery, and a budding romance.

Fact: The film's title refers to the back seat of a station wagon, often called the "way way back."

Description: Three young adults with different mental disorders set off on an impromptu road trip to scatter the ashes of one of their fathers. Their journey is filled with emotional growth, unexpected friendships, and a touch of romance.

Fact: The film was inspired by the German film "Vincent Wants to Sea."

Description: Two teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip across Mexico. Their journey is a coming-of-age story filled with sexual exploration, friendship, and the bittersweet realization of love and life.

Fact: The film was controversial for its explicit content but was critically acclaimed for its storytelling and performances.

Description: A writer turned caregiver takes his teenage client with muscular dystrophy on a road trip to see the world's deepest pit. Their journey is filled with humor, heart, and a subtle romance.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving" by Jonathan Evison.