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25 Essential Road Trip Movies of the Last 25 Years

We’re looking down the horizon and beyond for some of the best road trip movies that defined the genre over the last 25 years! To rev up this list, we selected American movies movies, journeys that begin in the States (where they actually finish is part of the fun). The movies celebrate the sights and sounds of the country, or at least will inspire you to pull out that camping gear, putting the convertible top down, and hitting the open road. These rides can be cross-county ( Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle ), on the freeway ( Dog , Sideways ), trekking across a few state lines ( Little Miss Sunshine , Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas ), hitting a new time zone ( Road Trip ), or even runnin’ coast-to-coast ( Rat Race , Transamerica ). Even the Academy has felt the need for reasonable speed, awarding Best Picture to both Green Book and Nomadland . Carpool lane? Of course: we’ve got an Oscar strapped in the passenger seat!

So whether you’re looking for a map to a long summer drive or fixing a flat in your life, turn to these essential 25 road trip movies of the last 25 years (in chronological order)!

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) 50%

The Straight Story (1999) 94%

Tumbleweeds (1999) 82%

Almost Famous (2000) 91%

Road Trip (2000) 57%

Rat Race (2001) 45%

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004) 75%

Sideways (2004) 97%

Transamerica (2005) 77%

Little Miss Sunshine (2006) 91%

Cars (2006) 75%

Zombieland (2009) 89%

Away We Go (2009) 67%

Paul (2011) 70%

We're the Millers (2013) 48%

Chef (2014) 87%

Grandma (2015) 91%

Mississippi Grind (2015) 91%

Pee-wee's Big Holiday (2016) 83%

Green Book (2018) 77%

Nomadland (2020) 93%

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (2021) 97%

Bad Trip (2021) 79%

Dog (2022) 77%

Joy Ride (2023) 90%

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The Funniest Road Trip Comedy Movies

There's something about the open road that continues to inspire hilarious comedies year after year. The best road trip movies are about the mishap-filled journey as much as the funny destination. This is a list of the top movies about road trips including everything from The Blues Brothers to Little Miss Sunshine to Borat . If you're planning on going on your own adventure, you might be interested in the best 2018 songs perfect for your road trip playlist .

What films will you find on this list of the best road trip movies? Dumb and Dumber  continues to make audiences laugh. Whether Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels) and Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) are traveling by dog-car, scooter or Hawaiian Tropic bus, the result is pure hilarity. Vacation – starring Chevy Chase – is another classic road trip comedy.  Tommy Boy finds the dynamic duo of Chris Farley and David Spade traveling across the country on a mission to save the family business. Other good films featured on this best road trip movies list include Planes, Trains and Automobiles , Road Trip , and Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle .

Which road trip movie do you think is the funniest? Give your favorites a thumbs up and please add any good films that are missing.

Tommy Boy presents Chris Farley in his prime as Thomas "Tommy" Callahan III, an incompetent heir to his late father's auto parts business, who embarks on a wild sales trip with straight-laced colleague Richard Hayden (David Spade). The unlikely duo's misadventures and epic mishaps make for a riotous road trip full of quotable lines and uproarious scenes that have solidified this film as a beloved comedy classic.

• # 29 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 216 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies
• # 136 of 379 on The Best Movies Of The 1990s

Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Planes, Trains and Automobiles delivers side-splitting humor with Steve Martin as Neal Page, an uptight advertising executive desperate to get home for Thanksgiving, and John Candy as Del Griffith, a chatty shower curtain ring salesman. The duo finds themselves stuck together on an outrageously chaotic journey filled with canceled flights, rental car disasters, and unlikely sleeping arrangements—a must-watch for fans of laugh-out-loud road trip comedies.

• # 50 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 11 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 226 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies

Dumb and Dumber

Dumb and Dumber showcases the hysterical journey of two dimwitted pals, Lloyd Christmas (Jim Carrey) and Harry Dunne (Jeff Daniels), who embark on an epic cross-country trek to return a briefcase full of money to its rightful owner. With endless slapstick comedy and unforgettable one-liners, this classic film is sure to leave viewers in stitches as they witness these lovable fools face one ludicrous obstacle after another.

Vacation follows the Griswold family—led by bumbling patriarch Clark Griswold (Chevy Chase)—as they embark on a disastrous yet hysterical drive from Chicago to California's Walley World theme park. Featuring memorable comedic moments like Aunt Edna's untimely demise and Christie Brinkley's flirtatious Ferrari Girl character, this 1983 comedy remains an iconic piece of Americana that guarantees laughter from start to finish.

• # 31 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 7 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 162 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies

We're the Millers

In We're the Millers , a small-time drug dealer (Jason Sudeikis) recruits a stripper (Jennifer Aniston), a runaway teen (Emma Roberts), and their naive neighbor (Will Poulter) to pose as his wholesome family in order to smuggle drugs across the Mexican border. Hilarity ensues as this ragtag bunch of misfits navigates their way through a series of hilarious road trip mishaps, all while trying to maintain their fake-family façade.

• # 320 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 77 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
• # 37 of 89 on The Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies

The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers features John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd as Jake and Elwood Blues, two brothers who reunite their blues band in order to save the orphanage they grew up in. This 1980 musical comedy is packed with high-speed car chases, legendary cameos by artists such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown, and unforgettable tunes that will leave you singing "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love" long after the credits roll.

• # 48 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 18 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 31 of 202 on Musical Movies With The Best Songs

Kingpin introduces us to Roy Munson (Woody Harrelson), a washed-up former pro bowler with a prosthetic hand who teams up with Amish bowling prodigy Ishmael Boorg (Randy Quaid) in hopes of winning a million-dollar tournament. This Farrelly brothers' comedy strikes the perfect balance between slapstick humor and heartwarming moments as Roy and Ishmael navigate their way through an absurd series of events, all while trying to avoid the vengeful wrath of pro bowler Ernie McCracken (Bill Murray).

• # 203 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 52 of 205 on The Best Sports Movies Ever Made
• # 143 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

In Road Trip , college student Josh Parker (Breckin Meyer) accidentally mails his long-distance girlfriend Tiffany Henderson (Rachel Blanchard) a videotape meant for another girl. With his motley crew of friends in tow—including Seann William Scott as the raucous E.L.—Josh embarks on a madcap journey to retrieve the tape before it's too late, encountering zany situations and uproarious mishaps that make for a hilarious cinematic ride.

• # 529 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 319 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
• # 10 of 51 on The 50 Best Party Movies Ever Made, Ranked

David Spade's lovable loser embarks on a quest to find his long-lost parents, encountering a slew of eccentric characters along the way. This offbeat road comedy celebrates the power of resilience and self-discovery in the face of adversity.

• # 506 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 36 of 113 on The Best Movies Of 2001
• # 220 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle follows best friends Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) on their quest for late-night munchies—specifically those delicious sliders from White Castle. Along the way, they encounter eccentric characters like Neil Patrick Harris playing a drug-addled version of himself, resulting in gut-busting hilarity that has made this stoner comedy a cult favorite.

• # 339 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 170 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
• # 33 of 99 on The Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked

Midnight Run

Midnight Run stars Robert De Niro as Jack Walsh, a bounty hunter tasked with bringing accountant Jonathan "The Duke" Mardukas (Charles Grodin) back to Los Angeles after he embezzled millions from the mob. As they traverse the country avoiding mobsters and the FBI alike, their comedic banter makes for an entertaining ride rife with unexpected twists and turns, elevating this action-comedy into an absolute must-watch.

• # 236 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 357 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 338 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

A modern-day twist on the classic madcap chase film, this comedy features an ensemble cast, including John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson, competing in a wild race to find a hidden fortune. Hilarity ensues as each character encounters outrageous obstacles and colorful opponents along their frantic journey.

• # 570 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 35 of 113 on The Best Movies Of 2001
• # 361 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

Paul Reubens brings his iconic character to life in this whimsical adventure across America in search of his stolen bicycle. Pee-wee's innocent charm and imaginative spirit make this road trip comedy a timeless classic.

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• # 154 of 399 on The Best Movies Of The 1980s, Ranked
• # 303 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films

Mr. Bean's Holiday

Rowan Atkinson's beloved character embarks on a trip to the French Riviera, where he inadvertently creates chaos at every turn. The film combines slapstick humor with picturesque European settings, making for a light-hearted, visually appealing road trip adventure.

• # 428 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 333 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
• # 33 of 102 on The Best British Comedy Movies

Robert Downey Jr .'s uptight architect and Zach Galifianakis' eccentric aspiring actor form an unlikely duo in this raucous journey across America. The film keeps viewers laughing while showcasing the transformative power of friendship and personal growth during unexpected detours.

• # 534 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
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• # 5 of 32 on Blockbusters With No Cultural Impact Whatsoever, Ranked

It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World

This classic 1963 comedy is undoubtedly a memorable road trip comedy, featuring a star-studded cast racing to find buried treasure. From roadside mishaps to comedic misunderstandings, this film set the standard for the chaos and hilarity that characterize the best road trip comedies.

• # 70 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 667 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies
• # 131 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

Four middle-aged friends, played by Tim Allen, John Travolta, Martin Lawrence, and William H. Macy, hit the open road on motorcycles, seeking adventure and escape from their mundane lives. The film's blend of slapstick comedy and heartfelt moments make it a fun and relatable portrayal of friendship and rediscovering one's passion.

• # 262 of 626 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time
• # 145 of 188 on The Best Movies For Men
• # 52 of 139 on The Best Movies Of 2007

Robin Williams stars as a well-intentioned father who takes his family on a disastrous RV trip, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and unexpected encounters. The film showcases Williams's comedic genius while reminding us of the importance of family connection amidst the chaos.

Little Miss Sunshine

This heartwarming and quirky indie film follows a dysfunctional family as they travel together in a rickety VW bus to support their young daughter in a beauty pageant. With complex characters and emotional depth, this comedy proves that even the most unconventional journeys can lead to profound personal growth and familial bonds.

• # 390 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 678 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies
• # 216 of 627 on The 600+ Funniest Movies Of All Time

When a family attempts to recreate a memorable road trip from their childhood, hilarity ensues in this reboot of the classic comedy. Ed Helms and Christina Applegate's pitch-perfect performances keep audiences laughing through every twist and turn.

• # 10 of 13 on 13 Times Movies Used CGI For Absolutely No Good Reason
• # 91 of 126 on The Best R-Rated Comedies
• # 57 of 66 on The 65 Best Slapstick Comedies

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Sacha Baron Cohen's mockumentary-style comedy follows the unforgettable character Borat as he travels across America to learn about its culture. The film is both shocking and hilarious, as Cohen's outrageous antics expose cultural divides and challenge societal norms.

This raunchy comedy follows a group of friends on a cross-country journey to lose their virginity, resulting in outrageous escapades and hilarious misadventures. The film masterfully combines crude humor with genuine heart, making it a memorable addition to the road trip genre.

• # 124 of 158 on The Best Movies of 2008
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The Bucket List

Despite its somber premise, this film starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman is surprisingly uplifting, as two terminally ill men embark on a road trip to complete their bucket list. Through laughter and shared experiences, the film reminds us of the importance of living life to the fullest and cherishing the connections we make along the way.

• # 25 of 30 on 30 Words And Phrases You Might Not Realize Originated From A Movie Or TV Show
• # 50 of 90 on The 85+ Most Inspirational Movies Of All Time
• # 41 of 139 on The Best Movies Of 2007

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Kevin Smith's iconic slacker characters hit the road in this irreverent comedy, on a mission to sabotage the Hollywood adaptation of their comic book alter egos. The film delivers non-stop laughs and clever pop culture references, making it a must-see for fans of Smith's unique brand of humor.

• # 413 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 603 of 772 on The Most Rewatchable Movies
• # 29 of 113 on The Best Movies Of 2001

Identity Thief

Melissa McCarthy shines as a brazen con artist, leading Jason Bateman's character on a wild chase to clear his name. The film cleverly balances slapstick humor with heartfelt moments, illustrating the unlikely relationships that can develop on the road.

Wine connoisseurs and comedy lovers alike will appreciate this critically acclaimed film about two friends on a wine-tasting road trip through California. The film's sharp wit, engaging characters, and beautiful scenery create a humorous yet introspective journey of self-discovery.

• # 469 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 36 of 99 on The Best Movies Of 2004, Ranked
• # 199 of 675 on The Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars

College Road Trip

Martin Lawrence and Raven-Symoné star in this family-friendly comedy about a father-daughter duo road-tripping to visit colleges. The film is a lighthearted reminder of the challenges and joys of letting go and embracing life's transitions.

• # 72 of 158 on The Best Movies of 2008
• # 261 of 467 on The Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
• # 100 of 116 on The Funniest Black Movies Ever Made

This classic road trip comedy set during the Great Depression pairs a charming con man with a precocious young girl, played by real-life father and daughter Ryan and Tatum O'Neal. Their adventures and evolving bond create a touching and timeless story filled with humor and heart.

• # 184 of 675 on The Best Movies Roger Ebert Gave Four Stars
• # 83 of 199 on The Best Movies Of The '70s, Ranked
• # 22 of 57 on The 50+ Best Movies About Con Artists

Bad Grandpa

Johnny Knoxville brings his signature outrageous stunts and pranks to this hidden camera comedy, playing an elderly man on a road trip with his young grandson. The film pushes the boundaries of taste while showcasing the undeniable bond between the two characters.

Are We There Yet

Ice Cube stars in this family comedy as a man attempting to win over his girlfriend's children by driving them across the country to visit their mother. The film offers a humorous take on the challenges of blended families and the unexpected bonds that can form on the road.

• # 510 of 702 on The All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
• # 163 of 467 on The Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
• # 56 of 116 on The Funniest Black Movies Ever Made
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10 Best Buddy Road Trip Movies, According to Rotten Tomatoes

In Hollywood, certain staples will never die , no matter how many years go by. Some clichés like the less attractive sidekick, superhero films, the nerdy underdog, or the Oscar-bating based on a true story movie are built into the fabric of Hollywood. These clichés make audiences feel comfortable because they already know what to expect. One trope that's constantly repeated is the buddy road trip film.

Whether it's Rainman or Train, Planes and Automobiles , movies where two characters don't get along but are stuck in a car together and end up being good friends by the end always seem to garner an audience. However, being a cliché doesn't make a film great; it needs the right balance of heart and familiar tropes to become classic and not commonplace.

Plains, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Rotten Tomatoes: 87%

In 1987, John Hughes took a break from teen dramas to make one of the most iconic Holiday and buddy road trip films of all time, laying the foundation for modern iterations of these types of movies.

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This classic film is instantly hilarious because fans can relate to all the hi-jinks that come with having a flight delayed during the holidays. Legendary comics Steve Martin and John Candy masterfully play off of each other like the Harlem Globetrotters of comedy. Martin's conservative straight-man character meshes perfectly with Candy's annoyingly offbeat salesman, setting up the prototype for all the following buddy road trip films.

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Rotten Tomatoes: 84%

The Farley Brothers breakout hit about two loveably dimwitted friends who take a road trip to Aspen is a milestone in comedy and took the buddy road trip film to new levels of ridiculousness and funny.

This classic comedy about friendship is choked full of immature yet deceptively smart jokes . Whether complaining about not being able to find good jobs under 40 hours a week or thinking Aspen is a tropical resort, this film's characters are so silly that fans are left with no choice but to laugh, even if it's despite themselves. This vital film represents a turning point from the cheesy hi-jinks of the 80s to the more irreverent comedy of the 90s.

Thelma and Louise (1991)

Rotten Tomatoes: 82%

This female-led road trip dramedy about two women on the run from the law was a cultural phenomenon and spoke up for a segment of the population not used to being heard.

Whether it's the epic last scene where they drive off a cliff or introducing the world to Brad Pitt , there's a lot that makes this film a classic. More importantly, this film highlighted women's exhaustion at being objectified and showed two female characters unwilling to take it, which was a novelty at the time. Scenes like Thelma and Louise blowing up an eighteen-wheeler belonging to a truck driver who berated them resonated with women who might have been in similar situations but couldn't do anything as drastic, making this one of the most influential movies of the decade.

Midnight Run (1988)

This Golden Globe-nominated action about a bail bondsman who has to retrieve a criminal who skipped town keeps the audience laughing and guessing what will happen next.

Midnight Run proves Robert Deniro isn't just an outstanding dramatic actor but also has impressive comedic timing. Deniro and Charles Grodin play their characters straight and not wacky, making them even funnier because it feels natural. More impressively, the audience never knows what will happen next in this cat-and-mouse chase between the two leads, the mob, and the police, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats after every plot twist and turn .

Easy Rider (1969)

This groundbreaking film about two free-spirited bikers struck a chord in counterculture for daring to question the legitimacy of freedom in America.

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Easy Rider is considered the first American arthouse film and started a wave of independent filmmakers who, similar to the film's main characters, wanted freedom from the establishment. As the characters ride through America, they encounter everything wrong, including bigotry, consumerism, and violence. However, there's no putting a halo on counterculture as the drug-selling cyclists are also contributing to consumerism in this time capsule of the late 60s .

Rain Man (1988)

Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

This road trip film is about a down-on-his-luck collectibles dealer who kidnaps his autistic brother never fails to leave fans misty-eyed.

Dustin Hoffman delivers the performance of a lifetime as he disappears into a character with autism. At the same time, Tom Cruise manages to make the audience empathetic to a flawed character like Tommy, who uses people for a living. While cliché of the genre, seeing Tommy go from treating his brother as a nuisance at the beginning of the trip to genuinely caring for him by the end leaves the audience emotionally satisfied, showing some tropes never get old.

Blues Brothers (1980)

Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

This musical, based on an SNL Sketch about two brothers traveling to find their old bandmates to raise money to save a Catholic Orphanage, is as wild as it sounds in all the best ways.

Blue Brothers is full of insane comedy moments fans expect from SNL, including floating angry nuns, Carry Fisher shooting a rocket launcher at the brothers, and a two-hundred cop car pile-up. When things can't get crazier, characters break out into song, including amazing performances from Aretha Franklin , James Brown , and Ray Charles that are worth the watch alone.

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Rotten Tomatoes: 85%

Bert Reynolds and Sally Field star in this box office smash with a charismatic lead character who single-handedly raised the sales of Pontiac Trans Ams in the late 70s.

This unique film almost entirely takes place in cars, making it the ultimate road trip film. Decades later, its practical car stunts are even more fun compared to today's CGI-laden chases. However, the film is sold on the cult of personality, Smokey. Smokey's confidence and bravado endear him to viewers even though he's a criminal. Sally Field also bewitches audiences as the lovable runaway bride who's swept up in the madness like the viewer. Refreshingly, Fields is more than a ditzy sidekick but is running from the responsibility of marriage by doing something completely irresponsible. Whether running from cops or a groom, this film is ultimately about defying authority.

Toy Story (1995)

This groundbreaking Pixar film about toys that come to life when no one is looking was the first completely CGI animated movie and taught a generation of kids what true friendship means.

Toy Story features timeless voice acting performances by Tim Allen and Tom Hanks , making fans forget they're watching a child's action figures . When rival toys get lost and have to join forces to find their way home, fans are brought to tears with its message about people getting over their differences to work together and the necessity of friendship.

Logan (2017)

This film is like an ultra-violent family road trip with Professor X as the senile grandpa, X-23 as the annoying daughter, and Logan as the dad trying to keep everything together.

Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart's twenty-year friendship shows on screen. Fans can feel the bond between Logan and Professor X, including arguing every five seconds, showing how comfortable they are with each other. Both characters are also the most vulnerable audiences have ever seen them, with Logan slowly dying and the once genius professor's mind deteriorating. Similar to the film's message, the grand illusion of our heroes is wholly destroyed. However, like a real father, Professor X still has one more lesson to teach Logan after he's tasked with protecting X-23 he learns being a hero isn't about how strong he is but about choosing to help others.

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The 27 best road trip movies to watch so you forget you're stuck at home

• Can't go anywhere right now? A good road trip movie could put you in a better mood.
• Here are the 27 all-time best.
• Classics like "Easy Rider" and "Thelma & Louise" are on our roundup.
• There are also more recent movies like "Logan" and "Magic Mike XXL." 
• Visit Insider's homepage for more stories .

Hollywood has always had a soft spot for road trip movies, and some have become memorable not just for what was shown on screen, but what the spirit of the movie meant for the people who saw them.

Take "Easy Rider" for example, whose no-rules approach launched a new way that movies were made for decades. Or "Thelma & Louise," which was as much about female empowerment as it was about a movie about two people on the run from the law.

Here are 27 road trip movies (listed alphabetically) you should check out before heading on your own adventure:

"Almost Famous" (2000)

Cameron Crowe's love letter to the 1970s rock and roll scene, which he covered as a writer for Rolling Stone, is a fun look at adolescence, fame, and highlights the non-stop grind of a band being "on the road."

"The Blues Brothers" (1980)

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd play two brothers on a mission from God. Trying to get on the straight-and-narrow after getting out of prison, Jake Blues (Belushi) and his brother Elwood (Aykroyd) decide to help raise the money the Catholic home they were raised in needs to stay open. That leads to a road trip around Illinois to get the band back together.

"Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" (2006)

With the help of director Larry Charles, Sacha Baron Cohen creates one of the funniest road trip movies ever made as he takes his character, Borat, to America to marry Pamela Anderson. But in the process, the movie highlights the US itself, as Borat travels the country doing everything from singing the Kazakhstan national anthem at a rodeo to hanging out with some fraternity kids.

"Dumb and Dumber" (1994)

In this Farrelly brothers classic, friends Lloyd (Jim Carrey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels) are convinced the gas man is out to get them after the death of their bird, so they decide to drive to Aspen to hand-deliver a briefcase the beautiful Mary (Lauren Holly) "forgot" at the airport. Oh, and they are hitting the road in a truck that's made up to look like a dog.

"Easy Rider" (1969)

It's the movie that launched the "New Hollywood" era of the 1970s and was made with little money and lots of drugs.

Directed by Dennis Hopper, the Hollywood bad boy also stars alongside Peter Fonda as two hippie bikers (Jack Nicholson also shows up) who travel from LA to New Orleans after cashing in on smuggling cocaine from Mexico. On their freewheeling trip, they find an America that's split between the stuffy establishment and the younger generation that is starving for change.

"The End of the Tour" (2015)

The days of conversations between Rolling Stone reporter David Lipsky (Jesse Eisenberg) and author David Foster Wallace (Jason Segel) are beautifully profiled in director James Ponsoldt's intimate story that has the two men interacting while on the road for Wallace's book tour.

"Into the Wild" (2007)

Based on a true story, Christopher McCandless' quest to go off the grid and hitchhike to Alaska to live in the wilderness is a powerful exploration of human desire and the kindness of strangers.

"It Happened One Night" (1934)

Frank Capra's famous movie is romantic comedy at its best. Claudette Colbert plays a spoiled heiress running from home, and Clark Gable is a reporter who finally thinks he's found a story that will get him some attention as he follows her to New York. But it will be forever known for its hitchhiking scene in which Colbert's character gets them a ride by pulling up her skirt to show off her legs.

"Little Miss Sunshine" (2006)

Filled with an all-star cast including Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano, Alan Arkin, and Abigail Breslin, we follow a dysfunctional family as they jump in a VW bus to drive the young Olive (Breslin) on a cross-country trip to the finals of a beauty pageant she's competing in.

"Logan" (2017)

Marking the coda of the Hugh Jackman era as Wolverine, director James Mangold delivers a somber drama of the superhero's final days. Here he and Charles Xavier set out to drive a young mutant to a refuge in North Dakota. That sounds simple, but it definitely isn't.

"Magic Mike XXL" (2015)

In this fantastic sequel to the 2012 original, Mike (Channing Tatum) sets out on the road with the remaining members of the Kings of Tampa in a food truck to Myrtle Beach for one final performance.

"Midnight Run" (1988)

Robert De Niro is fantastic in this foul-mouthed comedy as bounty hunter Jack Walsh who plans to cash in when he tracks down a sneaky accountant (played by Charles Grodin) who has jumped bail.

But with the FBI, other bounty hunters, and the mob also trying to get their hands on his bounty, things aren't easy for Jack.

"The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004)

Based on the Che Guevara memoir he wrote before becoming the Marxist revolutionary, Gael García Bernal plays young Guevara who, in 1952, went on a trip across South America with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna). The experience shaped Guevara's life as it showed him the injustices of the world.

"The Muppet Movie" (1979)

Marking the first time the Muppets appear on the big screen, Kermit, Fozzie Bear and the rest of the gang go on a cross-country drive to Hollywood in hopes of making it big. A load of cameos, songs, and hilarity occur along the way.

"National Lampoon's Vacation" (1983)

This classic from director Harold Ramis stars Chevy Chase as one of his most memorable characters, Clark W. Griswold, the ambitious father whose vacation plans always never work out.

Clark takes the family cross-country to Walley World and in the process leaves chaos in his wake.

"On the Road" (2012)

Based on the iconic Jack Kerouac novel, Sam Riley plays the book's narrator, Sal Paradise, who after meeting Dean (Garrett Hedlund) and Marylou (Kristen Stewart), head on a free-spirited road trip across the country.

"Over the Top" (1987)

Sylvester Stallone plays trucker and arm wrestling pro Lincoln Hawk who needs to get to Las Vegas to compete in the world arm wrestling tournament. But he also has to get his estranged son to his dying mother. This all leads to a big-rig father-and-son road trip.

"Pee-wee's Big Adventure" (1985)

A loose parody of Vittorio De Sica's classic "Bicycle Thieves," Tim Burton makes his own classic around the zany antics of Paul Reubens' hit character Pee-wee Herman.

The movie follows the "boy" as he goes to search of his stolen bike, which he's been told by a psychic is in the basement of the Alamo (spoiler alert: there's no basement in the Alamo).

"Planes, Trains & Automobiles" (1987)

Steve Martin and John Candy play two men who suddenly have to become travel companions as they try to get home for the holidays. Written and directed by John Hughes, Martin and Candy together are a delight.

"Rain Man" (1988)

Tom Cruise plays sleazy Charlie Babbitt and Dustin Hoffman is his brother Raymond, who suffers from savant syndrome. Hoping to cash in on the fortune Raymond got from their father, Charlie sets the two out on a cross-country trip leading to a lot of self-discovery.

If you've never seen Barry Levinson's Oscar-winning movie, now's the time.

"Road Trip" (2000)

Of course "Road Trip" was going to be on this list. Todd Phillips' insane raunchy comedy about four college friends on a race against time to retrieve a sex tape sent in the mail to one of their girlfriends is always a fun watch.

"Smokey and the Bandit" (1977)

Burt Reynolds teams with his pal and longtime stunt double Hal Needham for his first directing effort, and it would go on to become a classic road trip movie.

Reynolds plays a fast-driving bootlegger who has to transport 400 cases of Coors beer safely from Texarkana to Atlanta. But things get complicated when Reynolds picks up a runaway bride (played by Sally Field) along the way.

"The Straight Story" (1999)

In one of David Lynch's most traditional storytelling offerings, Richard Farnsworth plays a man who sets out on a trip via riding a lawnmower to make things right with his ill brother.

The story is based on a real-life event, in which Alvin Straight traveled 240 miles from Iowa to Wisconsin on a lawnmower.

"Stranger Than Paradise" (1984)

Jim Jarmusch's second feature film follows Willie and his friend Eddie as they set out on a road trip to Cleveland to visit Willie's cousin from Hungary, Eva.

The movie went on to be regarded as a landmark work in the independent film world for its unconventional long takes and do-it-yourself aesthetic.

"Thelma & Louise" (1991)

Ridley Scott's look at the road-trip-turned-manhunt adventure of friends Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) is arguably more powerful today because of the #MeToo than when it opened in the early 1990s.

"Tommy Boy" (1995)

Perhaps the best Chris Farley/David Spade collaboration, in this one Farley plays an underachieving college graduate who suddenly has to travel the nation (with Spade as the geeky sidekick) to keep the accounts for his auto-parts family business after his father dies. This one truly shows off Farley's high-energy comedy greatness.

"Y Tu Mamá También" (2001)

Director Alfonso Cuarón received a best screenplay Oscar nomination with his brother Carlos for this powerful road trip movie that made Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal international stars.

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The 10 Best Road Trip Movies, from ‘It Happened One Night’ to ‘Easy Rider’

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A good road trip is one of the most cinematic experiences that a person can have in real life. Different cities and landscapes blur together as scenery flies by your windows and day gradually turns into night. The car can begin to feel like an isolated bubble where nothing matters except the people inside. Whether you’re laughing and singing with friends, fighting with your family, or simply letting your thoughts settle while you drive solo, road trips seem to stop time and create distinct memories that can be revisited over and over again .  

So it’s not surprising that filmmakers have been inspired by road trips for as long as there have been movies. From the titans of the Old Hollywood studio system to international arthouse auteurs and contemporary independent directors, virtually every great filmmaker has tried their hand at a road trip movie at one point or another. Locations and genres can change, but the motif of people going from one place to another in a car is one of the building blocks of the international language of cinema.  

Road trip movies are versatile enough to encompass a wide variety of subject matter, but they often fall into two genres: comedies and contemplative dramas. The road trip comedy is a Hollywood standard because its built-in structure (characters need to get somewhere in a finite amount of time and are stuck together in a small space) lends itself to endless funny scenarios. From disgruntled fathers driving their badly-behaved children to strangers who fall in love after being forced to travel together, cars serve as confined spaces that allow a variety of relationships to flourish. On the other end of the spectrum, you have dramas from auteurs like Wim Wenders and Ingmar Bergman that see the road as a place for humans to think. Those films prioritize the destination much less than the self-discovery that can take place when you’re not in any particular rush to get somewhere.  

The road trip movie has endured for over a century, and its timeless appeal means that it’s unlikely to disappear any time soon. Keep reading for ten of our favorites, listed in chronological order.  

“It Happened One Night” (1934)

What It Is:  The archetypal Hollywood romantic comedy, Frank Capra’s “It Happened One Night” stars Claudette Colbert as pampered socialite Ellie, who boards a Greyhound bus from Florida to New York City to reunite with her new husband, pilot King Westley (Jameson Thomas), after her father attempts to annul the marriage. Unused to fending for herself, she ends up relying on the help of sarcastic newspaper reporter Peter (Clark Gable) to make the journey, despite despising his personality. At least at first — hitchhiking adventures and stays in motels quickly cause sparks to fly between the mismatched pair.

Perfect For:  Couples looking for date night films, “Looney Tunes” fans who want to watch the Gable performance that inspired Bugs Bunny, and lovers of pretty much every romantic comedy made in the last nine decades. —WC

“Wild Strawberries” (1957)

What It Is:  Not exactly the fun road trip romp the genre usually promises, “Wild Strawberries” uses a long car ride as the backdrop for a surreal exploration of aging, loneliness, and death. Ingmar Bergman’s film stars Victor Sjöström as cold-hearted professor Isak Borg, who is set to receive a lifetime achievement award for his career in bacteriology. On the drive to the university where the ceremony will take place, he’s accompanied by his pregnant daughter-in-law Marianne (Ingrid Thulin) and a group of young hitchhikers — one of whom is a double in looks and name for his childhood sweetheart Sara (played by Bibi Andersson). Over the course of the trip, Isak slowly warms to his younger companions, and experiences a series of flashbacks and dreams that forces him to confront the impending end of his life and his many regrets from his empty existence.

Perfect For:  Existential types, dying old men, and those whose only exposure to Bergman’s films are the HBO “Scenes From a Marriage” remake and the chess scene from “Seventh Seal.” —WC

“Easy Rider” (1969)

What It Is : A counterculture classic, Dennis Hopper’s “Easy Rider” stars the director and Peter Fonda as two drug-smuggling motorcyclists on a journey from Los Angeles to New Orleans, where they’re hoping to celebrate Mardi Gras. Along the road, they encounter a colorful cast of hippies, free love commune residents, addicts, prostitutes, and other outsiders. Their free-wheeling adventures are contrasted by the judgment they face from small town types and law enforcement looking to lock them up.

Perfect For:  Rebels, stoners, general miscreants everywhere, and fans of the iconic rock bands like The Byrds, The Jimi Hendrix Experience, and Steppenwolf that soundtrack the film. —WC

“Two-Lane Blacktop” (1971)

What It Is: “Two Lane Blacktop” is so clearly a product of its time that we could never hope to reverse engineer it. But when watched in 2023, it’s a fascinating countercultural artifact and a remnant of a film industry that now looks completely unrecognizable. Monte Hellman’s portrait of youthful angst and the freedom of the open road stars James Taylor and Beach Boys drummer Dennis Wilson as speed-obsessed drifters whose encounter with a mysterious driver named GTO prompts them to embark on a cross-country race.

Who It’s For:  Anyone with a need for speed and pop culture geeks who enjoy seeing famous non-actors trying to act. —CZ

“Paris, Texas” (1984)

What It Is: After making a name for himself in the German arthouse scene with his Road Movie Trilogy consisting of “Alice in the Cities,” “The Wrong Move,” and “Kings of the Road,” Wim Wenders brought his brand of contemplative cinema to America and made his magnum opus. “Paris, Texas” tells the story of a broken man (Harry Dean Stanton) wandering through the desert before his brother finds him and convinces him to reconnect with the family he walked out on. Wenders continued to find poetry in the loneliness of the road, and the desolate American scenery and Stanton’s heartbreakingly expressive face ended up being the best muses of his career. 

Perfect For:  Fans of slow cinema and anyone looking to brush up on the 20th century’s most impressive works of filmmaking. —CZ

“Pee-Wee’s Big Adventure” (1985)

What It Is: After developing a cult following from his stage show at the Roxy, Paul Reubens brought his comedic persona known as Pee-Wee Herman to the big screen in a whimsical road trip comedy directed by a young animator named Tim Burton. The film sees the idiosyncratic man-child traveling across the country to recover his stolen bike — and using his charm and joie de vivre to defuse conflicts with all of the shady characters he meets along the way. 

Perfect for: Loners, rebels, and anyone who wants to revisit the work of a comedic genius at the height of his powers. —CZ

“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” (1987)

What It Is:  John Hughes’ holiday classic stars Steve Martin and John Candy as a mismatched pair of travelers who team up to make it home to Chicago for Thanksgiving. Martin’s suave ad executive constantly clashes with Candy’s bumbling shower curtain ring salesman as their cursed trip leads them onto — you guessed it — planes, trains, and automobiles in an attempt to get home before the holiday ends. Utterly ridiculous until it gets touching, the film is one of the strongest entries in the seemingly endless string of hits that Hughes churned out in the 1980s. 

Perfect For:  Families at Thanksgiving and anyone on a delayed flight who wants to remember that things could be so much worse. —CZ

“Thelma & Louise” (1991)

What It Is:  Ridley Scott and screenwriter Callie Khouri flipped the script on the conventional gender roles of the buddy comedy genre, opting to tell a story about two women having a blast while running from the law. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis give career-best performances as the eponymous duo — and both picked up well-derved Oscar nominations for Best Actress. The film is best remembered for its shockingly bold ending, but stands out as one of the 20th century’s most vibrant portrayals of friendship and the highways of America.

Who It’s For:  Ridley Scott completionist s, feminist film scholars, and anyone in the mood for a great time. —CZ

“The Straight Story” (David Lynch, 1999)

What It Is: Perhaps the biggest anomaly in David Lynch’s filmography, “The Straight Story” saw the beloved auteur shifting away from surrealism to tell a G-rated story of a man who travels the country on a riding lawnmower. While the Disney movie doesn’t feature any of the twisted nightmares that define many of Lynch’s best works, it’s filled with the wholesome Americana imagery that appears throughout his filmography. The film is a reminder that for all of his signature stylistic flourishes, Lynch is a filmmaker whose grasp of the fundamentals allow him to tell compelling stories without hiding behind bells and whistles.

Perfect for:  Anyone whose favorite parts of “Twin Peaks” were the wholesome small town antics. —CZ

“Little Miss Sunshine” (2006)

What It Is:  One of the most darkly amusing road trip comedies in recent memory follows the plight of a dysfunctional family who takes an 800-mile road trip to support their daughter’s entry in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. Piling into a van that’s breaking down almost as rapidly as the familial ties that bind them, they find themselves confronting their delusional dreams and long-simmering resentments (and a horn that never stops honking). While “Little Miss Sunshine” is a classic example of the “Sundance road trip movie” trope that’s often maligned in indie film circles, there’s no denying that it’s one of the best entries in the subgenre. 

Perfect For:  Anyone who is beginning to question their belief that child beauty pageants are an unambiguous societal good. —CZ

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Nomadland is the latest in a long line of movies that suggests packing up your belongings, speeding off, and exploring as many cities and countries as possible really is the right way to live.

Writer and director Chloe Zhao and the always imperious Frances McDormand have rightfully received critical acclaim for their work on the drama, which is released on Hulu on February, 19, and is fully expected to be a frontrunner during awards season.

Nomadland will be particularly resonant for travelers when you consider how excruciating the last 12 months have been. Rather than visiting sun-drenched and exotic places across the length and breadth of the globe, the Coronavirus pandemic has forced people to stay indoors and watch everything that the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Max have to offer instead.

But while we all obviously want to be exploring new cities and butchering foreign languages, one way of scratching the traveling itch has always been to watch movie characters do it for us.

A perfectly made road trip movie can make you feel as though you’re actually embarking on the adventure and journey with those on-screen. Plus there’s the added bonus that you don’t have to pay for gas, stay in cheap and dirty motels, or get into fistfights with the locals over a simple misunderstanding.

Of course the road trip movie is so popular that plenty of entries to the genre suggest they’re capable of being this transportive and escapist, only to quickly bore and disappoint.

So which road trip movies are actually worth your time then?

Lucky for you, we here at Men’s Health have got viewers covered. So tighten up your helmets, put on your aviators, and start revving up that engine, as we take a look at the 25 best road trip movies ever made.

Easy Rider (1969)

Remembered mostly for the iconic image of Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper riding on their motorbikes as Steppenwolf’s "Born To Be Wild" blasts out, their cross-country expedition is both an illuminating and terrifying look at America.

Almost Famous (2000)

Cameron Crowe’s semi-autobiographical tale of being a teenage music journalist in the mid 1970s is primarily a love letter to rock ’n’ roll, writing, and being young. But Patrick Fugit’s wide-eyed exploration of America as he tours with Stillwater also makes it an engrossing road movie, too.

Y Tu Mama Tambien (2002)

Alfonso Cuaron’s masterpiece didn’t just introduce the world to Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna, it also blends drama, comedy and sex into a highly emotional, smartly constructed, and thought-provoking coming of age examination of Mexico.

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Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Undoubtedly the stupidest movie on this list, Harry and Lloyd’s jaunt from Providence,Rhode Island, to Aspen, Colorado, to return a briefcase is also probably the laugh out loud funniest entry, too.

It Happened One Night (1934)

A much different comedy to Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels’ above effort, It Happened One Night depicts Clark Gable’s cunning newspaper reporter slowly fall in love with Claudette Colbert’s spoiled heiress during their enchanting trip from Florida to New York. Rightfully regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time.

Logan (2017)

Planes, trains, & automobiles (1987).

Everything about Planes, Trains, and Automobiles just works. Not only does writer and director John Hughes expertly throw obstacles in the way of Steve Martin and John Candy as they try to make their way from New York to Chicago, but he leaves us with a heartfelt and beautiful ending, too. However, it’s Martin and Candy’s dynamic that has really allowed it to stand the test of time.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

Unfortunately the blistering trip from Immortan Joe’s Citadel to the mythical “Green Place,” with a permanent stop off in Vallhalla for some, isn’t actually doable for movie fans. But if it was, the legion of die-hard Mad Max: Fury Road aficionados would ride through the roughest sandstorm to prove their love for the rollicking blockbuster, which is regarded by many as the best action movie of all time.

Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

A deeply sad yet oddly profound and darkly funny look at the life of a folk-musician in Greenwich Village during the early 1960s, Oscar Isaac shot to fame as the titular character, who voyages from New York to Chicago and back again to try and prove his talents.

Sullivan's Travels (1941)

One of the most under-rated movies to emerge from the Golden Age Of Hollywood, Joel McCrea’s rich and successful comedy director makes himself homeless so he can oversee an authentic, socially conscious movie in Preston Sturges’ brilliant and hilarious look at the power of cinema.

Thelma & Louise (1991)

Thelma & Louise just keeps on getting better and better and better with each passing year. Sure its ending is iconic, but the titular duo’s joyride down to Mexico is also full of laughs, heart, and plenty of action, too. In fact, while most moviegoers would say it’s Alien, Gladiator, or Blade Runner, there’s an argument to be made that this is actually Ridley Scott’s greatest movie.

Midnight Run (1988)

The quintessential buddy comedy, Midnight Run revolves around Robert De Niro’s bounty hunter taking Charles Grodin’s mob accountant from New York to Los Angeles. It thrives thanks to the leading pair’s hysterical chemistry, and is elevated because it’s genuinely dark, moving, and thrilling, too.

The Muppet Movie (1979)

If you find yourself really down in the dumps because of the pandemic, then The Muppet Movie will provide the perfect cure. Just the sight of Kermit the Frog navigating his way from Florida to California to start his movie career, and picking up Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo et al along the way is a delight for people of all ages.

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

National Lampoon’s Vacation might just feature the most impressive comedic team ever assembled. Directed by Harold Ramis, written by John Hughes, and starring Chevy Chase in arguably his most memorable role, it simply revolves around him taking his family on a trip from Chicago to Wally World in California, only to be met by increasingly hilarious setbacks.

The Daytrippers (1996)

Greg Mottola’s debut as a writer and director isn’t as much of a comedy as the likes of Superbad and Adventureland , as it sees Hope Davis traveling from Long Island to New York with her family to confront her husband, who she assumes is cheating. Instead it’s deft, claustrophobic, witty, full of surprises, and features stand out performances from Parker Posey and Liev Schreiber.

O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000)

The second Coen Brothers movie on this list is another one of their most underrated. George Clooney, Tim Blake Nelson, and John Turturro are three convicts on the run across the South during the Depression, and while the acting is flawless, it’s Roger Deakins’ sumptuous cinematography, Joel and Ethan’s breakneck script, and the endless stream of glorious music that makes O Brother, Where Art Thou? really shine.

The Blues Brothers (1980)

One of the most expensive comedies ever produced, thanks to its chaotic production,John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd’s musical siblings might only travel through Illinois, but they still manage to create a ridiculous amount of destruction, all to save their orphanage. Still arguably the finest film based on a Saturday Night Live sketch.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Never has taking a drug-induced trip across the Mojave desert to Las Vegas looked so fun. Not everyone thought that, though, as Terry Gilliam’s adaptation of Hunter S. Thompson’s novel proved to be incredibly divisive upon its release. That didn’t stop its exploration of drugs and Sin City from blossoming into a cult classic with a devoted audience.

The Straight Story (1999)

David Lynch’s most coherent film might also be his most heartwarming, too. Based on the true story of Alvin Straight, who in 1994 rode his lawn mower through Iowa and Wisconsin to see his ill brother, The Straight Story is a wonderfully delicious slice of Americana that celebrates the Midwest and the people that live there.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)

Sacha Baron Cohen’s outing from Kazakhstan to America, and then across the country to try and fall in love with Pamela Anderson, is about as ridiculous as movies can get. It’s also relentlessly funny, and if any film was ever going to genuinely make your side’s split, Borat would be it. Plus, you know, 2020 had a sequel too .

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The 20 Best Road Movies of All Time, Ranked

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Being on the road is a great way to manifest a character's spiritual or emotional journey into the physical, as a way to symbolize the obstacles and lessons that come with pursing some goal or dream.

From offbeat comedies to allegorical dramas, here are the best road movies that use the road to teach, challenge, and unite their characters.

20. Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)

Directed by John Hughes

Starring Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins

Comedy, Drama (1h 33m)

7.6 on IMDb — 92% on RT

As you might guess from the title, Planes, Trains and Automobiles isn't exactly confined to the road—it also takes to train tracks and even the skies at one point.

Still, at its core, the film centers on the journey shared by two bickering strangers who spend three days wrestling their way to Chicago for Thanksgiving Day.

Steve Martin and John Candy star as the tightly wound marketing exec and his irritating-but-lovable travel mate, for whom just about everything goes wrong.

Planes, Trains and Automobiles is a feel-good comedy classic, directed by the renowned John Hughes. If you enjoyed his other hits like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller's Day Off , you'll like this one!

19. Queen & Slim (2019)

Directed by Melina Matsoukas

Starring Daniel Kaluuya, Jodie Turner-Smith, Bokeem Woodbine

Crime, Drama, Romance (2h 12m)

7.1 on IMDb — 83% on RT

Queen & Slim may not itself be a true story, but it's certainly inspired by all kinds of real news headlines, including the tragic 2012 shooting of Trayvon Martin in Florida.

Released at an important moment—just prior to the Black Lives Matter protests that broke out across the globe in 2020— Queen & Slim tells the gritty story of a Tinder date gone awry.

Starring Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith, their Tinder date is intercepted by a white cop and... well... you can probably guess the rest.

Melina Matsoukas's glossy directorial debut isn't simply a matter of style or substance, because it's dripping with both.

18. The Rover (2014)

Directed by David Michôd

Starring Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy

Action, Crime, Drama (1h 43m)

6.4 on IMDb — 67% on RT

An Australian Western set in the near-future, The Rover hums with an eerie atmosphere of desertion.

Ten years after economic collapse, the Australian outback becomes a lawless space for a rugged drifter (played by Guy Pearce) to hunt down a gang of thieves. Left behind with him is an injured, simple-minded young American (brilliantly played by Robert Pattinson).

Robberies and shootouts interrupt the tensely quiet landscape of David Michôd's road drama, in which everybody is only out for themselves.

17. On the Road (2012)

Directed by Walter Salles

Starring Sam Riley, Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart

Adventure, Drama, Romance (2h 4m)

6.0 on IMDb — 45% on RT

Jack Kerouac's On the Road is the be-all and end-all road trip novel, inspired by the Beat author's own skint, boozy, and spontaneous life during the 1940s.

It encompasses everything that being "on the road" means, going beyond just the physical to explore a "road that must eventually lead to the whole world." Walter Salles's film adaptation tries to capture all of that.

For Sal Paradise (played by Sam Riley) and Dean Moriarty (played by Garrett Hedlund), life on the move means: scribbling on diner napkins between highs, psychedelic mind expansion, winking, drinking, and getting dizzy with dancing.

It's endless horizons and endless rampages, all across an America that's steeped in twilight, moonshine, or golden hour.

16. Bones and All (2022)

Directed by Luca Guadagnino

Starring Timothée Chalamet, Taylor Russell, Mark Rylance

Drama, Horror, Romance (2h 11m)

6.8 on IMDb — 82% on RT

Lee (played by Timothée Chalamet) might look like a grungy teen runaway who just gets stoned and preaches Marxism for fun, but he's actually rugged-looking by necessity.

As it turns out, being a cannibal (or "eater") isn't easy to pull off in normal society, so Lee has no choice but to live loose and streetwise.

Maren (played by Taylor Russell), having recently figured out that she's also an eater, is new to this environment. When the two collide in a Indiana store, they decide to go cross-country in search for Maren's estranged mother.

Luca Guadagnino nonchalantly combines cannibalism with artsy, coming-of-age romance in his one-of-a-kind horror, where everything seems foreground to a perfect dusk.

15. Rain Man (1988)

Directed by Barry Levinson

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino

Drama (2h 13m)

8.0 on IMDb — 89% on RT

Materialistic businessman Charlie Babbitt (played by Tom Cruise) is in the midst of importing Lamborghinis to Los Angeles when his father dies. After driving over to Cincinnati, he finds his inheritance has gone to an unnamed trustee—who turns out to be an estranged older brother.

Charlie decides to take full custody of Raymond (played by Dustin Hoffman)—who has autism and savant syndrome—but it turns out a lot trickier than Charlie imagined.

Raymond refuses to fly, so they're forced to drive towards their deadline, all while juggling Raymond's demanding routines. Rain Man is a touching and iconic drama from Barry Levinson.

14. Nebraska (2013)

Directed by Alexander Payne

Starring Bruce Dern, Will Forte, June Squibb

Drama (1h 55m)

7.7 on IMDb — 91% on RT

Alexander Payne's Oscar-nominated comedy-drama Nebraska was the final film to be released by Paramount Vantage, the "art cinema" sector of Paramount Pictures that closed down in 2014.

Shot in black-and-white, Nebraska follows a cantankerous old man who believes he's won a million-dollar sweepstakes prize. Of course, the whole thing is a scam.

Nonetheless, Woody (played by Bruce Dern) takes his disgruntled son David (played by Will Forte) and embarks on a road trip to Nebraska, during which David finally uncovers the man beneath the hardened alcoholic that is his father.

13. American Honey (2016)

Directed by Andrea Arnold

Starring Sasha Lane, Shia LaBeouf, Riley Keough

Adventure, Drama, Romance (2h 43m)

7.0 on IMDb — 79% on RT

In order to find an actress for the starring role of her next troubled teen drama, filmmaker Andrea Arnold took to the streets and carnivals during spring break rather than relying on professional casting calls.

This approach perfectly matches the rugged and spontaneous tone of American Honey , in which a gang of hitchhikers and criminals surf the roads as a traveling sales crew.

The brilliant Sasha Lane stars as Star (no pun intended), who ditches her abusive father after she spots Jake (played by Shia LaBeouf) in a van full of misfits and decides to join them.

12. The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

Directed by Wes Anderson

Starring Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, Jason Schwartzman

Adventure, Comedy, Drama (1h 31m)

7.2 on IMDb — 69% on RT

Okay, we're cheating a little bit with this one. The Darjeeling Limited is technically a train movie, but it shares a lot in common with road movies when you step back and look at what it is.

The Darjeeling Limited is a unique and elevated take on road movies, following the same principles but sprinkled with all kinds of Wes Anderson fun, including his trademark aesthetics.

Owen Wilson, Adrien Brody, and Jason Schwartzman star as three brothers who are reunited one year after their father's funeral. Bold colors saturate the screen as Anderson litters the brothers' journey of self-discovery with funny gags, cool camera angles, and touching moments.

11. Into the Wild (2007)

Directed by Sean Penn

Starring Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener

Adventure, Biography, Drama (2h 28m)

8.1 on IMDb — 83% on RT

After graduating college, Christopher McCandless snips his credit cards and donates all his belongings to Oxfam, then hits the road without the approval of his parents.

What begins on the wheels of his rundown Datsun 210 turns into hitchhiking, kayaking, swimming, walking, railroading, camping, and occasionally working his way towards Alaska: his dream destination, hidden in the wild.

Played by Emile Hirsch, Christopher "Alexander Supertramp" McCandless yearns to break free from the suburbs of a materialistic society, but ends up flying too close to the sun and getting burnt. Sean Penn poetically directs this true story for the big screen.

10. Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

Directed by Arthur Penn

Starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, Michael J. Pollard

Action, Biography, Crime (1h 51m)

7.7 on IMDb — 90% on RT

A 1960s cult classic that broke many cinematic taboos, Bonnie and Clyde went down as one of the most iconic (and bloodiest for the time) films in history. We all know the legend about this couple who went on an infamous 21-month crime spree during the 1930s, right?

Director Arthur Penn breathes life into the myth by combining elements of slapstick comedy with gory violence and experimental filmmaking techniques, heavily influenced by the French New Wave.

Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway star as the robbing couple, who decide to steal their way out of the Great Depression.

9. Badlands (1973)

Directed by Terrence Malick

Starring Martin Sheen, Sissy Spacek, Warren Oates

Action, Crime, Drama (1h 34m)

7.7 on IMDb — 97% on RT

Terrence Malick's neo-noir film Badlands doesn't just follow a crime spree—it kicks things up to another level.

Instead of robbing banks, young couple Holly (played by Sissy Spacek) and Kit (played by Martin Sheen) become serial killers. Spacek narrates the movie as the duo are chased by the law across the Midwest.

Malick's directorial debut received widespread critical acclaim and is loosely based on the real-life 1958 murder spree of Charles Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.

8. Stranger Than Paradise (1984)

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

Starring John Lurie, Eszter Balint, Richard Edson

Comedy, Drama (1h 29m)

7.4 on IMDb — 96% on RT

Jim Jarmusch is a big name in independent circles, and he put himself on the map with Stranger Than Paradise back in the 1980s.

At first glance, Stranger Than Paradise could easily be mistaken for a French New Wave drama, but really it's an American absurdist comedy that just happens to be shot in grainy black-and-white.

Jarmusch's debut film also follows the French New Wave's tendency to meander through an indescribable plot.

In a loose sense, it's about Willie (played by John Lurie), his Hungarian cousin (played by Eszter Balint), and his friend (played by Richard Edson) as they bounce from Brooklyn to Cleveland to Florida.

Stranger Than Paradise is comprised of long, naturalistic takes that dawdle on the mundane and search beyond it—in a funny way.

7. Paris, Texas (1984)

Directed by Wim Wenders

Starring Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell

Drama (2h 25m)

8.1 on IMDb — 94% on RT

Co-produced by French and West German companies, the award-winning film Paris, Texas paints a European portrait of the American Southwest.

Wim Wenders's indie drama, which won the Palme d'Or, follows a mysterious vagabond (played by Harry Dean Stanton) who's found dissociated in the desert.

His estranged brother agrees to pick him up from Texas and soon ends up driving him to find his long-missing wife.

Stills of the sparse Texan outback are woven throughout Wenders's slow-burning drama, which relies on visuals more than heavy dialogue.

6. Nomadland (2020)

Directed by Chloé Zhao

Starring Frances McDormand, David Strathairn, Linda May

Drama (1h 47m)

7.3 on IMDb — 93% on RT

Based on Jessica Bruder's 2017 book Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century , Chloé Zhao's Nomadland won multiple Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Frances McDormand's award-winning performance as a widow who lives an itinerate lifestyle is painted against the sweeping backdrop of the Arizonian desert.

Nomadland is a poetic, restless, and beautifully shot drama that will have you yearning for the van life where home isn't just a static place or word but "something you carry with you."

5. Almost Famous (2000)

Directed by Cameron Crowe

Starring Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Kate Hudson

Adventure, Comedy, Drama (2h 2m)

7.9 on IMDb — 89% on RT

Almost Famous is the semi-autobiographical tale of a young music journalist who goes on tour with fictitious rock band Stillwater.

On behalf of Rolling Stone magazine, William Miller (played by Patrick Fugit) joins the motley crew of rockers and groupies to write an article on the band.

Take a peek behind the curtain of the 70s music scene, where tensions rise between fans and musicians, between the people who live music and the people who watch from the sidelines.

Directed by Cameron Crowe and starring Kate Hudson, Almost Famous is your classic coming-of-age tale.

4. Y Tu Mamá También (2002)

Directed by Alfronso Cuarón

Starring Maribel Verdú, Gael García Bernal, Diego Luna

Drama (1h 46m)

7.7 on IMDb — 92% on RT

Alfonso Cuarón is best-known for directing Children of Men , Roma , and the best Harry Potter movie. Yet, despite his Westernized filmography, Cuarón is a Mexican filmmaker, and Y Tu Mamá También is his greatest native movie to date.

Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna star as two fidgety teen boys who are itching to explore the world, themselves, and the opposite sex. They find all of these things at Boca del Cielo ("Heaven's Mouth"), a beach they visit with an older woman (played by Maribel Verdú).

Cuarón shows us the dusty roads of rural Mexico, where the trio set off with no idea how to reach this supposed Heaven. Drunk and excitable on the road there, the three return home in silence...

3. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris

Starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear

Comedy, Drama (1h 41m)

7.8 on IMDb — 91% on RT

Husband-and-wife collaborations are rare for film directors, but Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris showed that it can be successful with their stunning feature film directorial debut, Little Miss Sunshine .

Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Paul Dano, and Abigail Breslin star in this sprightly colored tragicomedy, which plonks us in a bright yellow Microbus for a trip from New Mexico to California.

A mute son, a suicidal brother, a heroin-addicted father-in-law, and a failed life coach husband all make Sheryl Hoover's life more than chaotic. And when her young daughter earns a spot in the Little Miss Sunshine pageant, all hell breaks loose.

2. Thelma & Louise (1991)

Directed by Ridley Scott

Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel

Adventure, Crime, Drama (2h 10m)

7.5 on IMDb — 86% on RT

The fact that Thelma & Louise was initially criticized for its "negative portrayal of men" speaks volumes about it as a heralded feminist flick.

A female buddy movie that echoes the legend of Bonnie and Clyde, Thelma & Louise tracks two best friends as they drive toward the mountains for a much-needed vacation.

Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Brad Pitt, and Harvey Keitel make up the cast in this cat-and-mouse chase across the American Southwest, in which the FBI tails the polar-opposite, store-robbing besties.

1. Easy Rider (1969)

Directed by Dennis Hopper

Starring Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper, Jack Nicholson

Adventure, Drama (1h 35m)

7.3 on IMDb — 84% on RT

Easy Rider isn't just a great movie—it's an emblem of 1960s counterculture. It marks the dawn of New Hollywood, when filmmakers started moving away from the studio system and started stepping into more radical and experimental independence.

Simply put, Easy Rider made a huge impact on the world of Western cinema, despite being made on a tiny budget.

Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper (who also directs) bolt around on their motorbikes as they smuggle cocaine from Mexico into Los Angeles. Hippy communes and bad acid trips punctuate their journey, which is all set to a groovy Jimi Hendrix soundtrack.

17 Essential Road Trip Movies That'll Have You Craving the Open Road

Let's hit the road.

Rev your engines and hit the pedal for an unforgettable adventure as we dive into the world of the best road trip movies. These films aren't just about getting from point A to B — they're a wild ride full of laughter, friendship and the kind of chaos that can only happen on the open road. As the asphalt stretches ahead, characters find themselves on transformative voyages, both in the literal and metaphorical sense. Whether it's a band of quirky friends, a reluctant pairing of two completely opposite characters or a lone traveler in pursuit of a deeper meaning, these films navigate far more than sprawling highways and convoluted road maps.

Road trip movies are the ultimate recipe for fun, mixing in unexpected and bizarre pit stops, outrageous characters and the kind of bonding that can only happen when you're stuck in a car together for days on end. So buckle up, because we're about to cruise through a curated list of the most entertaining, laugh-out-loud and heartwarming road trip flicks that'll make you want to grab your friends, hit the road and create some unforgettable memories of your own.

Here are the 17 best films about road trips ever made.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Fox Searchlight Pictures

Who's in it: Steve Carrell, Alan Arkin, Paul Dano, Toni Collette, Abigail Breslin

A dysfunctional family sets off on a hilarious road trip to get their young daughter Olive to a beauty pageant. With a VW bus as their vessel, they navigate absurd obstacles, personal quirks and unexpected revelations, learning that winning might not be everything but the journey itself is a triumph of togetherness.

National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)

Warner Bros.

Who's in it: Chevy Chase, Beverly D'Angelo, Dana Barron, Anthony Michael Hall

The Griswold family embarks on a chaotic cross-country expedition to reach the ultimate destination: the amusement park Walley World. Along the way, they encounter a series of hysterical misadventures that turn their vacation into a side-splitting roller coaster of mishaps and mayhem.

Thelma & Louise (1991)

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.

Who's in it: Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Brad Pitt, Harvey Keitel

Seeking an escape from their mundane lives, friends Thelma and Louise embark on a liberating road trip. However, a series of tragic events lead them down an unexpected path, turning their journey into a thrilling and unforgettable adventure of empowerment and self-discovery.

Almost Famous (2000)

DreamWorks Distribution, LLC.

Who's in it: Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Patrick Fugit, Anna Paquin

A young music enthusiast lands a gig writing for a rock band on tour. As he navigates the world of rock 'n' roll, he experiences a whirlwind of backstage antics, heartaches and self-discovery. This coming-of-age road trip through the music scene of the 1970s becomes a transformative journey of love, passion and growth.

Into the Wild (2007)

Paramount Vantage

Who's in it: Emile Hirsch, Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt

Based on a true story, this film follows Christopher McCandless as he abandons his conventional life to trek across North America's wilderness. His quest for a deeper connection with nature and his own soul takes him on a road less traveled, testing his limits and leading to a contemplative exploration of freedom and isolation.

Tommy Boy (1995)

Who's in it: Chris Farley, BO Derek, David Spade, Dan Aykroyd

After his father's death, an inept but well-meaning heir to an auto parts factory embarks on a cross-country road trip to save the family business. Alongside his reluctant assistant, he dives into a series of comedic escapades, transforming their journey into an uproarious adventure of friendship and redemption.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Who's in it:  Steve Martin, John Candy, Kevin Bacon

In a desperate bid to get home for Thanksgiving, an uptight executive and a lovable but obnoxious shower ring salesman endure a calamitous journey. As their flight gets rerouted, the duo navigates a series of mishaps involving various modes of transportation, resulting in a hilariously heartfelt exploration of friendship and patience. It's also one of the most memorable Thanksgiving movies to add to your holiday watch list.

Dumb and Dumber (1994)

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Who's in it:  Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels

Two dim-witted friends embark on a road trip to return a briefcase to its rightful owner, unknowingly becoming ensnared in a criminal conspiracy. Their comically inept adventures take them across the country, with each blunder leading to side-splitting chaos and unexpected encounters.

Midnight Run (1988)

Universal Pictures

Who's in it: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Dennis Farina

A bounty hunter is tasked with apprehending a bail-jumping mob accountant. Their cross-country pursuit is fraught with obstacles as they dodge both the mob and the FBI. This action-packed road trip blends buddy comedy with thrilling intrigue, resulting in a whirlwind of quips and high-stakes escapades.

Road Trip (2000)

DreamWorks SKG

Who's in it:  Todd Phillips, Breckin Meyer, Amy Smart, Seann William Scott

In a desperate attempt to save his relationship, a college student hits the road with his friends to retrieve an incriminating videotape he mistakenly sent to his long-distance girlfriend. This raunchy comedy navigates a series of wild detours, outrageous mishaps and unexpected adventures, all in the name of love and redemption.

Rain Man (1988)

Who's in it:  Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Bonnie Hunt, Valeria Golino

When a young man discovers his estranged father has left his fortune to an older brother he never knew existed, they embark on a road trip to forge a connection. With the older brother's autism spectrum disorder adding a layer of complexity, the journey becomes a heartwarming exploration of family and understanding.

Easy Rider (1969)

Who's in it: Dennis Hopper, Peter Fonda, Jack Nicholson, Karen Black

Two counterculture bikers travel across the American Southwest in search of freedom and the true essence of America. Their journey is symbolic of the turbulent 1960s, exploring themes of rebellion, self-discovery and the clash between traditional values and the changing cultural landscape.

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

Who's in it: Diego Luna, Gael García Bernal, Maribel Verdú

In this Mexican coming-of-age road trip drama, two friends embark on a trip with an older woman in search of a secluded beach. Along the way, their friendships and desires are tested as they grapple with the complexities of relationships, intimacy and the passage from youth to adulthood.

The Blues Brothers (1980)

Universal Picture

Who's in it: Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi

To save the orphanage they grew up in, two soul-singing brothers set off on a mission from God to put their old band back together and raise funds through a benefit concert. Their journey becomes a high-energy musical odyssey, replete with outrageous car chases, wild stunts and iconic performances.

Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)

Twentieth Century Fox

Who's in it: Sacha Baron Cohen, Pamela Anderson

In this mockumentary comedy, the titular Kazakh journalist embarks on a cross-country journey across America, encountering unsuspecting citizens and exposing the absurdities of their beliefs and behaviors. Through outrageous encounters and cringe-worthy situations, the film satirizes cultural differences and societal norms.

Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)

Warner Bros

Who's in it: Paul Reubens

Eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman embarks on a whimsical quest to recover his stolen bicycle, leading him on a cross-country adventure filled with quirky characters and surreal landscapes. With boundless energy and childlike wonder, Pee-wee's journey becomes a colorful and lighthearted exploration of imagination and determination.

Smokey and the Bandit (1977)

Universal Studios

Who's in it: Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jerry Reed, Jackie Gleason

A trucker and his partner-in-crime take on a high-stakes challenge: smuggling a shipment of Coors beer across state lines while eluding a determined sheriff in hot pursuit. This action-packed road trip comedy boasts high-speed chases, witty banter and a dose of Southern charm, making it a classic of its genre.

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For nearly as long as there have been cars and film, there have been road trip movies.  From the serious ("Easy Rider," "Thelma and Louise") to the delightfully silly ("Dumb and Dumber," "National Lampoon's Vacation"), these films have been a staple of worldwide cinema for nearly a century. But while some, like those on this list, are enduring classics, others (we’re looking at you, “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip”) are best left in the archives.

Using data from Rotten Tomatoes’ Audience Scores, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 road trip movies and discovered that, just like the best adventures, the most memorable films about hitting the road are about more than the destination — they’re about the people and places we find along the way, and the experiences that change us forever.

15. "Sideways" (2004) - 78% on Rotten Tomatoes

One of many Academy Award winners on the list, this dramatic comedy put California’s Santa Ynez Valley on the wine tourism map, and had a significant negative impact on merlot sales, thanks to the main character’s disdain for the varietal.

The story follows divorced, depressed, wine-obsessed Miles (Paul Giamatti) and his friend Jack (Thomas Haden Church), an aging, former soap opera actor who is soon to be married and plans to have a last fling before marriage. Against the beautiful backdrop of vine-covered hills, the two both begin to hit rock bottom in their lives.

Pour a glass of wine — preferably pinot noir — for this one.

14. "Thelma and Louise" (1991) - 82% on Rotten Tomatoes

Ridley Scott's dark comedy follows the story of friends Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) as they leave their boring lives in Arkansas for more adventure than they bargained for. Sure, there are some dark themes, but the film also explores the close bonds of friendship, the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love and the importance of living on your own terms. Plus, there’s an iconic appearance by a young Brad Pitt.

It’s all but guaranteed to make you want to grab your bestie and hit the road for your own adventure in a 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible — just without the crime spree, ensuing police chase or iconic but bleak finale.

Along the way, the group has plenty of laughs, while reexamining their friendships, the reasons they’ve drifted apart and the bonds that keep them together.

13. "Easy Rider" (1969) - 82% on Rotten Tomatoes

Directed by Dennis Hopper and made on a small budget, "Easy Rider" follows two hippie bikers, Wyatt (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper), as they travel from L.A. to New Orleans after a successful drug deal.

As they ride their Harleys across the country, the film explores the counterculture of the late '60s and early '70s — LSD, marijuana, communal living — and the changes that were happening in the U.S. as a younger generation rebelled against the established norms of their parents and grandparents.  

12. "The Motorcycle Diaries" (2004) - 83% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set in 1952, this film shares the experiences of Ernesto “Che” Guevara (Gael García Bernal) long before he became a Marxist revolutionary. In the movie, young Guevara takes a trip across South America with his friend Alberto Granado.

Their 8,000-mile road journey by motorcycle and other transport takes them from Argentina to Peru, and exposes Che to the world’s suffering, injustice and oppression, ultimately informing some of his ideas about freedom and equality.

11. "Dumb and Dumber" (1994) - 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

“We got no food, we got no jobs, our pets' heads are falling off!” This Farrelly brothers comedy offered up a half-dozen catchphrases that dominated the latter half of the '90s, and that can still be heard today.

The story is a classic buddy road trip tale — except that these two buddies, Lloyd (Jim Carrey) and Harry (Jeff Daniels), happen to be complete idiots. Convinced that “the gas man” is coming to kill them, they decide to travel from Providence, Rhode Island, to Aspen, Colorado, to return the briefcase beautiful Mary (Lauren Holly) left at the airport after Lloyd chauffeured her there. Hilarity, of course, ensues.

10. "National Lampoon’s Vacation" (1983) - 85% on Rotten Tomatoes

This Harold Ramis classic stars Chevy Chase in his first turn as Clark W. Griswold, a well meaning, fumbling father who takes his family on a cross-country trip to Walley World.

Anyone who has experienced an everything-goes-wrong road trip with family will relate as the Griswolds make their way through Death Valley and the Grand Canyon and, eventually, to the fictional amusement park, with plenty of trials and tribulations along the way.

9. "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (1987) - 87% on Rotten Tomatoes

Set around Thanksgiving, this John Hughes comedy uses the chaos of holiday travel as a plot device, bringing together two strangers — Type-A Neal (Steve Martin) and overly chatty salesman Del (John Candy) — who become travel partners and have to work together to get home to their respective families.

The odd couple finds themselves in one hilarious situation after another and along the way — spoiler alert — the unlikely duo actually forms a friendship as their journey comes to an end.

8. "Bonnie and Clyde" (1967) - 88% on Rotten Tomatoes

If you’ve heard the story of Bonnie and Clyde, two real-life criminals who traveled the central U.S. in the 1930s, leaving a trail of death in their wake, then you know how this movie ends (hint: with a scene that’s regarded as one of the bloodiest death scenes in film history).

But that doesn’t make the story any less fascinating, as Clyde Barrow (Warren Beatty) and Bonnie Parker (Faye Dunaway) transition from small-time amateur thieves to the leaders of a small gang of murderous bank robbers terrorizing the midwest from Texas to Minnesota.

7. "Into the Wild" (2007) - 89% on Rotten Tomatoes

Based on the 1996 novel, this film tells the story of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch) as he travels across North America and Alaska on a quest to be self-sufficient, reject conventional life and live off the land. Eventually, he ends up near Denali National Park in Alaska, where he finds an abandoned bus that he makes his home.

Alas, it turns out life in the Alaskan wilderness isn’t easy, and while the movie may make you yearn for a simpler life closer to nature — or at least a visit to Alaska — you won’t envy what happens to McCandless in the end.

6. "Tommy Boy" (1995) - 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Comedians Chris Farley and David Spade team up in this hit comedy that gave the world Farley’s famous “fat guy in a little coat” moment.

After Tommy’s (Farley) father dies, the family business is in jeopardy and underachiever Tommy has to travel around the country with the antagonistic Richard (Spade), trying to sell 500,000 brake pads to save the company. Of course, mishaps follow, including a hilarious run-in with a deer, as the two try to make deals and keep the company out of the hands of rival businessman Ray Zalinsky (Dan Aykroyd).

5. "Rain Man" (1988) - 90% on Rotten Tomatoes

Winner of four Academy Awards, this critically acclaimed film pairs Tom Cruise as self-centered Charlie Babbitt and Dustin Hoffman as Raymond, the autistic savant brother Charlie never knew existed.

When Charlie’s father dies and leaves his fortune to Raymond, Charlie attempts to gain custody of Raymond — and his fortune — and insists on taking Raymond back to his home in L.A. from Ohio. When Raymond refuses to board the plane, the two embark on a cross-country trip that changes both of their lives.

4. "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) - 91% on Rotten Tomatoes

Winner of two Academy Awards, this dark comedy follows an all-star cast, including Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Paul Dano and Alan Arkin, as they drive across the country in a VW bus so 7-year-old daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) can compete in the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant.

The quirky, troubled family — overworked mom, suicidal brother, Type-A dad, silent stepbrother, foul-mouthed grandfather — aren’t immediately likable, but in the end, this is a heartwarming tale about road trips gone wrong, loving your weirdo family members as they are, and being there for them no matter what.

3. "Blues Brothers" (1980) - 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

A cult classic, this musical comedy stars comedic giants John Belushi (as ex-con Jake Blues) and Dan Aykroyd (as his brother Elwood) playing brothers on a mission to help raise money for the Catholic orphanage they grew up in. Their idea: reunite their former blues band, which broke up while Jake was in prison.

The pair head off on a road trip to recruit their reluctant former bandmates, evading police, Nazis and a murderous mystery woman as they careen around Chicago and much of Illinois in their Bluesmobile.

2. "Almost Famous" (2000) - 92% on Rotten Tomatoes

Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical story about his time as a writer for “Rolling Stone” in the 1970s, this Golden Globe winner tells the story of William Miller (Patrick Fugit), a 15-year-old aspiring rock journalist who gets the assignment of a lifetime: tour with the up-and-coming band, Stillwater.

The film follows William, the band and their many hangers-on, including groupie Penny Lane (Kate Hudson), as they travel by bus (and one harrowing plane ride) touring the U.S. and trying to make it big.

1. "It Happened One Night" (1934) - 93% on Rotten Tomatoes

Directed by Frank Capra, this black-and-white film from Hollywood’s golden age tells the tale of a spoiled heiress (Claudette Colbert) running away from home and the reporter (Clark Gable) who follows her to New York trying to get the scoop.

Winner of five Academy Awards, it’s most known for the famous hitchhiking scene in which Colbert's character finally waves down a ride by pulling up her skirt to show off her legs on the side of the road.

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It Takes Two: Top 25 Best Buddy Comedies

By Rolling Stone

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Two mismatched partners — maybe one's a cop and the other's a Fed, or a cop and a crook, or a by-the-book detective and the precinct's resident loose cannon— have to work together to solve a crime. Two friends see their close bond tested by misadventures, misunderstandings and one-crazy-night obstacles. Two folks embark on a road trip — maybe they're running from the Mob, or maybe they're just in search of White Castle burgers — and encounter wacky and/or dangerous characters along the way. The specific details differ (and mileage may vary) for each story, but you could tack on the same three-word-phrase to the end of each description: "with hilarious results."

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They call 'em buddy comedies, and with the Channing Tatum-Jonah Hill double act 22 Jump Street hitting theaters, we've taken the opportunity to rank the 25 best buddy-comedy movies. There were a few ground rules: The films had to qualify as comedies, which meant a few great buddy-cop movies didn't make the cut (no, Mel Gibson's Moe-from-the-Three-Stooges mugging does not make Lethal Weapon a comedy); and we narrowed the field down to movies focused primarily on a pair of buddies (very sorry, The 40-Year-Old Virgin ). So grab a friend — or someone who you can't stand but, by the time you get to the end of this list, will have forged a begrudging mutual respect for — and see what made the cut.

‘Turner and Hooch’ (1989)

What, you thought the greatest cop-meets-dog comedy of all time (no offense, Chuck Norris and Top Dog ) was not going to make this list? Tom Hanks is a neatfreak police officer who takes in a witness to a murder case — a French Mastiff named Hooch. Yes, there are beaucoup canine shenanigans, as well as numerous one-sided dialogue scenes involving a slobbery mutt and a future Oscar-winner. No, we have not spent far too many evenings arguing that Hooch and Hanks should have capitalized off the film and done Neil Simon's The Odd Couple on Broadway right after its release, so far as you are concerned.— DAVID FEAR

‘The Heat’ (2013)

Take one brittle, uptight FBI agent who's a consummate professional and one slovenly, uncouth cop with the mouth of a stevedore. Put them together and watch the sparks fly, only to see the duo form a begrudging respect for each other and, eventually, a friendship. Now reverse the gender of the roles from male to female. And finally, for the pièce de résistance : hire Sandra Bullock to play the Fed and comic-force-of-nature Melissa McCarthy to be the maverick. Boom. It shouldn't work nearly as well as it does, but never underestimate the value of great casting.— DAVID FEAR

‘Artists and Models’ (1955)

It's been said that the best of Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin's movie work pales in comparison to their nightclub act and the Colgate Comedy Hour bits they did on TV — but this Frank Tashlin-directed comedy about a painter and his comic book-obsessed best friend is a great example of how their schtick worked wonders onscreen. The digs at mid-Fifties pop culture and drolling over va-va-voom starlets have dated badly; the way that Martin's smooth-talker and Lewis' manic manchild turn the "Bat Lady/Fat Lady" banter and a slapstick massage-therapist sequence into comic gold, however, still seems timeless.— DAVID FEAR

‘Stir Crazy’ (1980)

Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor had teamed up before, in the Hitchcockian thriller-comedy Silver Streak (1976); this tale of two actors who get framed for a bank robbery and thrown in the slammer, however, didn't make the duo play second banana to romances, intrigue and a runaway train. You could argue that the comedy relies a lot on a) seeing Wilder and Pryor in bird suits and b) seeing Wilder and Pryor scared shitless about prison life, but that would be missing the point. Watching what these two pros do with that second situation — from establishing their tough-guy bona fides on the first day in the joint to faking craziness — is what makes this a gem, at least until a breakout plan hijacks the third act. Until then:  That's right, they bad! — DAVID FEAR

‘White Men Can’t Jump’ (1992)

Trash-talking has always been a part of sports, if not always a part of sports movies; Ron Shelton's athletic bromance about two SoCal basketball hustlers bucks that trend, to say the least. Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson demonstrate they have the skills to pay the bills on the court (the film's b-ball advisor, former Detroit Piston Bill Lanier, suggested the both could have played college-level hoops), but it's their salty trading of creative insults and yo-momma snaps ("It would take your mother two hours to watch 60 Minutes ") that proves they're comedic equals. These guys bond over the ability to turn bad-mouthing somebody into an art form — the start of a beautiful friendship on- and off-screen.— DAVID FEAR

‘Superbad’ (2007)

It's their last night to party as high-school seniors, and best buds Michael Cera and Jonah Hill are going to make the most of it: drinking, getting up the courage to make a move on their long-time crushes, indulging in the sort of gonzo teen-movie craziness that would make John Hughes vomit. At its core, however, this Judd Apatow-produced raunch-com is really about the friendship between Cera and Hill's beta bros, two guys on the verge of leaving childish things — and thanks to college, each other — behind. The key scene doesn't involve puking or sex; it's just Hill and Cera telling each other they love each other and riffing off their mutual sensitive-male geekiness.— DAVID FEAR

‘Romy and Michelle’s High School Reunion’ (1997)

Question: How are you supposed to endure the hell of a 10-year high school reunion if you've done nothing with your life since graduating? Answer: You go with your fellow "loser" of a best friend and tell everybody you invented Post-It notes. This 1997 comedy might have been marketed like a female Bill & Ted romp (minus the literal time-traveling, naturally), but credit Lisa Kudrow and Mira Sorvino for giving these so-called airheads heart; you laugh at their self-obsessed cluelessness and you cringe when they let all their insecurities and school-day wounds turn them against each other. Mostly, you wish that Kudrow and Sorvino had found more projects to do together.— DAVID FEAR

‘Beavis and Butthead Do America’ (1996)

Having conquered MTV and the hearts and minds of fellow juvenille-delinquent metalheads everywhere, Mike Judge's dimwitted animated duo were now ready to move on to the final frontier: a feature-length movie. The boys' TV is stolen. [ Gasp ] A road trip is taken. Misunderstandings lead to vulgarities, jokes about scoring, an extended Cornholio cameo, Butthead getting thrown out a White House window by Chelsea Clinton, and much chuckling. If the B&B banter works better in 10 minute snippets than it does in an 80-minute movie, Beavis and Butthead Do America still reminds you that these cartoon dumbasses deserved their moment in the pop-cultural spotlight. Heh heh, heh heh. We said "dumbasses."— DAVID FEAR

‘Sideways’ (2004)

A frustrated writer named Miles (Paul Giamatti) and a semi-successful actor pal Jack (Thomas Hayden Church) don't have much in common but disappointment; rather than serve as a crash course in bachelor bonding, the guys' wine-country weekend before Jack's wedding serves as a primer in just how far they've drifted apart. Alexander Payne's intoxicating road movie/vino-soaked tale of late-age romance may be best known for blowing up the Merlot market and reminding everybody that Giamatti is an American treasure, but it's really an incredible portrait of a frayed friendship. Jack is a big part of the life that Miles needs to close the door on — and by Sideways ' open-ended final shot, the writer finally seems ready to do just that.— SAM ADAMS

‘The Trip’ (2010)

There are plenty of buddy comedies where the main characters don't start out liking each other — but not many where they finish the same way. Actors Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon (playing metafictional versions of themselves) have a shared history, enough that when Coogan's girlfriend drops out of a food tour of Northern England, he taps Brydon to take her place. But as they move from one lavishly photographed meal to the next, their perpetually barbed interactions never soften into congeniality (although their duet on Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" is kinda sweet). The movie's iconic scene — one duly replicated in the forthcoming sequel The Trip to Italy — finds them swapping Michael Caine impressions, a playful competition that quickly turns into a pistols-at-dawn duel. Only the fact that Coogan and Brydon are friends in real life keeps it from coming off as the story of two people who (amusingly) hate each other.— SAM ADAMS

‘Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle’ (2004)

Bound together by an intimate knowledge of the New Jersey Turnpike, a shared history as the offspring of neighboring nations, and their common desire for gnarly but undeniably seductive hamburgers, Harold Lee (John Cho) and Kumar Patel (Kal Penn) spend an increasingly insane night getting baked and nearly cooked by a rampaging Neil Patrick Harris. Over the course of two successive movies, the two have grown farther apart as Harold gets his life together and Kumar keeps hitting the bong, but the little things — like a greasy sack of piping-hot sliders — still keep them together.— SAM ADAMS

‘Hot Fuzz’ (2007)

You could have put any of the films that British director Edgar Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost have done together on this list — but we have a particular soft spot for the trio's pitch-perfect parody of buddy cop flicks. When London's most badass police officer is reassigned to a sleepy English hamlet, he's partnered with a hopeless, action-film-fanatic constable who's main goal in life is to fire two guns whilst jumping through the air. If this were nothing but a send-up of Lethal Weapon, Stallone movies et al, it would still be impressive; the pairing of Pegg and Frost, as dynamic a comedic double act as any duo working today, is what makes this work like gangbusters even if you've never seen a single movie they're referencing.— DAVID FEAR

‘Men in Black’ (1997)

Loosely based on Lowell Cunningham's comic about an organization dedicated to monitoring paranormal activities and extraterrestrials on Earth, this summer blockbuster went directly to the surefire recipe for buddy-comedy success: coolness meets cantankerousness. Specifically, the film pairs human charm machine that is Will Smith and everyone's favorite grumpy old coot Tommy Lee Jones, gives them a bunch of techno doohickeys and sets them loose on more CGI aliens than you can shake a memory-erasing pen at. The concept and, specifically, the combo works way better than you think it would; to paraphrase Smith's Agent Jay, these guys look good next to each other.— DAVID FEAR

‘Dumb and Dumber’ (1994)

Which is the "dumb" and which is the "dumber" in this Farrelly brothers' comedy, you ask? Your guess is as good as ours: Jeff Daniels and Jim Carrey both seem to be competing for the second part of this hit movie's title, and damned if it's not a two-way tie. As Harry Dunne and Lloyd Christmas, Daniels and Carrey instantly earned themselves prime real estate in the Idiocy Hall of Fame — that they annoy, drive crazy, blithely offend, and/or enrage everyone they come into contact with, yet still come off as likable despite having single-digit IQs, is a testament to the actors' rapport. The sequel can't come soon enough.— DAVID FEAR

‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ (1998)

As Don Quixote had his Sancho Panza, so Johnny Depp's Raoul Duke has his Dr. Gonzo, Benicio Del Toro's paunchy, pill-popping Man Friday. (Gonzo was based on author Hunter S. Thompson's lawyer, Oscar Zeta Acosta.) They're an ugly pair, pushing each other to ever more precarious and far-out heights of drug-addled debauchery — but when you're exploring the boundaries of consciousness, it never hurts to have a wingman. In theory, it's Dr. Gonzo's job to get Raoul Duke out of the occasional jam; in practice, they're like men trying to extricate themselves from quicksand using each other as handholds. The only way for one to go up is for the other to sink.— SAM ADAMS

‘Planes, Trains and Automobiles’ (1987)

Traveling during the holidays is bad enough; add in snowstorms, cancelled flights and chirpy-but-ineffectual rental car agents , and it might make you a little uptight. But throw in an unwanted companion who's a little boorish, smelly, emotionally needy and overall irritating to the infinite power, well…it might drive a man like Steve Martin's buttoned-up salesman around the bend. John Hughes' beloved comedy is many things: a holiday movie, a road movie, a tribute to modes of transportation (see title) and an ode to the healing power of the Flintstones ' theme. But first and foremost, it's Exhibit A in making a case for giving two great comedians — Martin and the peerless John Candy — great material to work with and letting them do what they do best. P.S.: No, those aren't pillows.— DAVID FEAR

‘Tommy Boy’ (1995)

After five years on  SNL , Chris Farley and David Spade took their partnership to the big screen, and, in the process, proved that the key to  any  successful buddy comedy is the camaraderie of its co-stars. The friendship between the two is apparent throughout this 1995 cult classic, which follows a lunk-headed lump (guess who?) and a sycophantic suit on a cross-country sales trip, and it probably explains why each lets the other shine: Farley provides the physical comedy, Spade delivers the snarky one-liners, and Holy Schnikes, is this film better because of their friendly competition.— JAMES MONTGOMERY

‘Step-Brothers’ (2008)

Plenty of Hollywood comedies are about the tribulations of perpetual adolescents. The conceptual masterstroke of Step Brothers , though, was the decision to take the concept of the manchild near literally — and double it. Will Ferrell, playing 39-year-old Brennan Huff, and John C. Reilly, as 40-year-old Dale Doback, are the Brando and Olivier of emotional retardation, going from a violent pissing contest over a treasured drum kit to a friendship that blossoms over doing karate in the basement. They're spoiled tweens in schlubby middle-aged bodies, and at each step of their non-coming of age, the actors match each other for sheer absurd commitment. Their thinning hair and jiggly paunches show their age, but you 100% believe these two crybabies will never really grow up, and even more impressive, they make it admirable —  and, of course, hilarious.— DAVID MARCHESE

‘Withnail and I’ (1987)

Some good times don't seem so good in retrospect — like, say, the destitute, alcoholic meanderings of Paul McGann's unemployed (and unnamed) actor and his perpetually soused companion, Richard E. Grant's Withnail. Part Dylan Thomas and part John Barrymore, Withnail is a self-willed icon, a cult figure waiting for his cult, which Withnail and I 's release ironically provided. (Try "I'm not drunk, I've only had a few ales" and "There must and shall be aspirin" on any Brit of a certain age and wait for the spark of recognition.) The misdaventures of writer-director Bruce Robinson's onscreen avatar and his hedonistic partner-in-crime initially seem like an elegy for a freewheeling era, but McGann and Grant's bond is toxic in more ways than one. Although the Withnail drinking games and such frame the movie as a celebration of excess, it's more like a description of a time you're glad to have lived through and put behind you: a supposedly fun thing you'll never do again.— SAM ADAMS

‘Some Like It Hot’ (1959)

Nothing brings men together like running for their lives — especially when they're doing it dressed as women. After Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis' Jazz Age jazzbos witness a gangland massacre, they're forced to lay low, which they do by stepping into drag and joining up with an "all-girl" orchestra. Unfortunately for their little ruse, said orchestra includes Marilyn Monroe's Sugar Kane, whose lingerie-clad girl talk makes suppressing their manly urges rather difficult. In spite of its vaguely softcore premise, Some Like It Hot  —directed by Billy Wilder, who co-wrote with frequent collaborator I.A.L. Diamond — feels almost shockingly contemporary, in large part because the emphasis is less on leering voyeurism than male, and female, bonding. As in a Shakespeare romance, Lemmon and Curtis woo others while in disguise, and then discover their false personas are more true to life than they ever intended.— SAM ADAMS

‘Wayne’s World’ (1992)

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Mike Myers' Wayne Campbell and Dana Carvey's Garth Algar is just how utterly familiar these two suburban heshers are. You knew guys like this: They dressed alike (band tees and ripped jeans), they spoke their own language (Schwing!) and they obviously had a deep and abiding affection for one another ("Party on, Wayne"; "Party on, Garth"). It would've been easy to play, or see, these two as losers, but Myers and Carvey, who allegedly butted heads on-set, made you feel like you were on the right side of Wayne and Garth's inside joke on the world.— DAVID MARCHESE

‘The Blues Brothers’ (1980)

It's not entirely clear how much DNA John Belushi's Jake and Dan Aykroyd's Elwood share, but it doesn't matter: Blues is thicker than water. When the nun-run orphanage in which they were raised is threatened with closure, the brothers set out to get their proverbial band back together in order to keep it open. Naturally, no amount of bazooka-toting ex-girlfriends or Illinois Nazis will stand in their way. John Landis' movie celebrates the ad hoc community between musicians, pulling James Brown, Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles into a story centered around a pair of white comedians to show that music can make a family of those who have nothing else in common. But this is still Belushi and Aykroyd's show, and the sibling-like bond these guys forged on Saturday Night Live and over many after-hours late nights is on full display.— SAM ADAMS

‘Up in Smoke’ (1978)

A decade into their comedic partnership, Mssrs. Cheech and Chong ground up their best bits, rolled 'em tight, and set the world ablaze with their film debut — the archetypal stoner comedy of our time. Watching these best buds (heh, heh) share a spliff the size of a baby's arm, outfox the cops, pilot a "fiberweed" van through customs and somehow still win a battle of the bands is the stuff of dopehead dreams, proof that you don't need to leave the couch to achieve greatness. Kinda grabs ya by the boo-boo, don't it?— JAMES MONTGOMERY

‘Midnight Run’ (1988)

Odd couples don't come much odder than Robert De Niro's tempestuous bounty hunter and Charles Grodin's fugitive accountant, thrown together as they travel cross-country and try to avoid mobsters and the Feds. Apart from a handful of movies early on in his career and a cameo in  Brazil , De Niro hadn't much of a chance at that point to show audiences how funny he could be. But after spending much of Midnight Run trying not to blow his top over Grodin's obsessive-compulsive futzing around, there was no question he could do slow-burn comedy as well as intense, you-talkin'-to-me dramas. Martin Brest's direction hits the requisite Eighties action-movie marks, but it's De Niro and Grodin, sparring and eventually softening like Bogart and Bacall in The African Queen , that give the movie a surprising sweetness.— SAM ADAMS

’48 Hrs’ (1982)

One of them was a fortysomething actor who'd gone from TV-miniseries heartthrob to Hollywood iconoclast in record time; the other was a promising young comedian, best known for playing Buckwheat on  Saturday Night Live . Their roles — a gruff detective and a con-man convict — were originally supposed to go to Clint Eastwood and Richard Pryor, respectively. But damned if Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy didn't make this film completely their own, turning the story of  a cop and a crook chasing a killer into a huge hit and creating the template for the modern buddy-comedy action movie. The film may have made Murphy a star (that redneck-bar scene still makes you feel like you're mainlining screen charisma), but it doesn't work without the both of them, their chemistry and their friction — the weary seen-it-all guy and the street-smart dynamo. Just because the duo couldn't repeat the feat in the 1990 sequel Another 48 Hrs doesn't make their duet here any less impressive.— DAVID FEAR

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30 Best Movies About Road Trips To Inspire Your Next Adventure

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Take the opportunity to soul search, reconnect, meet kindred spirits, or heal old wounds with the best movies about road trips.

Nothing beats a hilarious and cult-classic road trip film, including the Road Trip film series itself, National Lampoon’s Family Vacation , and Planes, Trains & Automobiles .

However, “classic” doesn’t always equate to the most appropriate, and many of the best road trip movies have been releasing across the past decade.

Below, explore movies on road trips about families, reconnection, and finding yourself.

Some of these films will showcase one last chance to say goodbye or make amends before it is too late. Have those tissues ready .

But, many of the top movies about road trips are also hilariously ridiculous and filled with wild and nearly implausible adventures.

So, which films about road trips do we recommend for daring world travelers and those looking to think more deeply about the connections we make?

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30 Top Movies About Road Trips

By Tori Curran

National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

What better place to start than one of the most well-loved family road trip movies: National Lampoon’s Vacation ?

America’s favorite comedic family, The Griswolds, embarks on a cross-country road trip from Chicago to the Wally’s World amusement park in California.

Despite their best intentions to spend more quality time together as a family, anything and everything that can go wrong does.

Vandals, dirty campgrounds, a crash that leaves them stranded, and feisty Aunt Edna plague their trip; yet, they press on.

When the family finally arrives at Wally’s World, they are in for another mishap. Can the Griswold’s family vacation be salvaged?

Kodachrome (2017)

Matt – on the verge of losing his record company job – learns that his estranged father, Ben, is terminally ill.

Ben is a famous photographer and wants his son to drive him to Dwayne’s Photo in Parsons, Kansas, the last shop that develops Kodachrome film.

His final wish is to develop his film roles before he dies.

Matt agrees, and they begin their trip along with Ben’s nurse, Zooey. They take backroads so that Ben can film the scenery.

While a tad predictable, the father-son dynamic is solid. As an ailing Ben grows sicker, Matt’s fondness for his father starts to grow, and he does all that he can to see his father’s dying wish fulfilled.

For heart-rendering movies on road trips, have the tissues ready.

Nomadland (2020)

One of the most poignant movies about road trips and the American nomad, Nomadland won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Frances McDormand stars as Fern, who loses her job at the US Gypsum plant.

After also losing her husband, she sells the majority of her belongings to buy a van and drive across the US looking for work.

Fern works seasonally at an Amazon fulfillment center and finds side gigs at campgrounds and roadside attractions.

At the heart of the film, though, are the other lost souls that Fern meets along her journey, embodying the collective feelings of both loneliness and freedom of those who choose a nomadic lifestyle.

Green Book (2018)

Green Book is inspired by the true story of a tour of the South by an African American pianist and his chauffeur.

Don Shirley hires Frank Vallelonga, an Italian American bouncer known as Tony Lip, as a chauffeur and bodyguard during an eight-week concert tour of the Midwest and Deep South in 1962.

Initially, Don finds Tony unrefined, and Tony considers Don pretentious. Despite differences, they develop a friendship while facing the realities of the Jim Crow South.

Green Book joined the ranks of Academy Award-winning films about road trips with Best Picture, Best Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor.

We’re the Millers (2013)

When David, a small-time pot dealer, is robbed of his stash, he is forced into clearing his debt by smuggling drugs across the Mexican border.

In an effort to evade customs, he creates a fake, unsuspecting family by hiring a stripper, a 19-year-old runaway, and his awkward 18-year-old neighbor.

When “The Millers” reach the drug compound in their RV, they discover the small stash is actually two tons worth.

The extra weight causes the RV to break down, and a risky law enforcement encounter almost gets them caught.

What else can possibly go wrong in one of the best comedy and crime road trip movies on this list?

Bob Munro is looking forward to some quality time with his dysfunctional family in Hawaii.

But when his boss forces him to attend a meeting in Colorado, he disguises the change of plans as a family RV road trip. 

Of course, dozens of comedic mishaps ensue: Bob damages the parking brake, crashes the RV into various objects, and eradicates a couple of raccoons.

The Munros also encounter another traveling family who they begin to think is stalking them,

Eventually, the family begins to enjoy their trip, but the secret meeting in Colorado is still looming on the horizon.

Disasters in road trip movies like this are a pretty common and popular theme that you can’t help but eat up.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul (2017)

For more wholesome and family-friendly movies about road trips, watch Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul .

This road trip film is based on the ninth book in the Wimpy Kid children’s book series and is surprisingly enjoyable, even for adults.

The Heffley children – wimpy kid Greg and his older brother Rodrick – are less than thrilled about a family road trip to a relative’s 90th birthday.

When the boys realize that an expo featuring their favorite internet star is taking place not too far from their destination, they take matters into their own hands.

Winning a pig at a carnival and a rival family stealing the Heffley’s belongings round out the hijinks.

While the trip is far from perfect, at the heart of it lies a family who just needs time to reconnect.

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Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

One of the best road trip movies of all time, you’ll fall in love with Little Miss Sunshine and the quirky Hoover family.

Olive is an aspiring beauty queen being coached by her grandfather, who was recently kicked out of his retirement home for doing drugs.

Learning Olive qualifies for the “Little Miss Sunshine” pageant, the family – including her parents, a struggling uncle, and half brother who has taken a vow of silence – road trips from New Mexico to California to support Olive.

Both personal and road trip setbacks plague the family, but they press on to the pageant, only to realize that Olive, a pretty regular girl, doesn’t stand a chance.

Sideways (2004)

Featured on our list of movies about wine , Sideways follows two friends on a pre-wedding road trip through California’s Santa Ynez Valley wine country.

Miles, a struggling writer and wine enthusiast, and Jack, soon to be wed, embark on a single-guy’s last hoorah.

Miles has a weekend of fine wine and dining planned, but Jack is looking for a fling.

He finds it in Stephanie while her friend Maya seems to take an interest in Miles. Things get complicated when Miles lets it slip that Jack is engaged.

We especially love the idea of taking their picturesque wine country road trip ourselves!

Sideways also makes for a great wine book read before or after the movie.

Road Trip (2000)

Follow a band of college buddies as they road trip from Ithaca, New York to Austin, Texas to intercept an illicit video accidentally mailed to one of their girlfriends.

Josh slips up and cheats on his long-distance girlfriend, Tiffany, recording the act on his camcorder.

When his buddy accidentally mails the evidence instead of a recorded love letter, the pals hit the road to catch the tape in the mail before it’s delivered.

Then, they must make it back to Ithaca for a midterm to avoid flunking their class.

This is, of course, one of the most famous movies on road trips ever made – and you either love it or despise it.

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Road Trip: Beer Pong (2009)

Also known as Road Trip 2, this sequel to the first Road Trip film follows three college buddies en route to a beer pong tournament.

Andy is convinced by his friends to stop worrying about his long-distance girlfriend, Katy, and have some fun.

He and his friends decide to hit the road and follow Jenna – Andy’s ex-girlfriend who is now a beer pong model – and enter the tournament.

What can go wrong when a bus full of gorgeous Christina girls drops you off in your girlfriend’s hometown, while you’re on the road chasing an ex?

Reminiscent of other college comedies, like American Pie, know that the road trip film series is hilarious but quite inappropriate.

Road to Paloma (2014)

TW: sexual assault

An alternative to the many vacation-style movies on road trips, The Road to Paloma has a much darker plot.

After murdering his mother’s rapist, a Native American named Wolf flees on his motorcycle across the American West.

He plans to head to his sister’s property and spread his mother’s ashes peacefully. However, the FBI threatens his plans.

Wolf soon meets up with a drifter named Cash and learns that vigilante justice most often comes at a price. Will Wolf ever find redemption?

The Leisure Seeker (2017)

For years, John and Ella Spencer have enjoyed family road trips in their RV, nicknamed the Leisure Seeker.

Now, John, a retired teacher, is suffering from dementia, and Ella is ill herself.

Against their doctors’ advice, they embark on one final road trip in their beloved RV from their home in Massachusetts to the Hemingway House in the Florida Keys.

As is true with many couples, close quarters and ailments bring out both the best and the worst of John and Ella.

For drama-comedy road trip movies, The Leisure Seeker will stay with you for quite some time.

Unpregnant (2020)

TW: abortion

A poignant road trip movie, seventeen-year-old Veronica learns that she is pregnant but cannot get an abortion in her home state of Missouri without her parents’ permission.

She convinces her former best friend Bailey to take a road trip with her to New Mexico for the procedure.

Amidst a series of unfortunate and often hilarious circumstances, including getting picked up by a pair of pro-lifers, Veronica and Bailey begin to open up to each other again and repair their fractured friendship.

Everybody’s Fine (2009)

Eight months after losing his wife, Frank Goode is looking forward to a visit from his children.

When each cancels last minute, he sets out on a cross-country road trip to visit each of them individually.

Frank learns quickly that his children’s lives aren’t as fine as they appear to be.

More lies and deceit surface when Frank begins to piece together a secret that three of the siblings have been keeping regarding the fourth.

For the best road trip movies about redemption and connection, Frank’s experience won’t let you down.

Tommy Boy (1995)

Tommy works as an executive for his father’s auto-parts conglomerate; a position he didn’t earn and doesn’t work hard at.

When his father suddenly passes on his own wedding day and the bank reneges on a loan, the company’s future is in jeopardy.

Tommy devises a plan and sets out with the company’s accountant on a cross-country sales trip.

But, when they catch his late father’s wife entangled with the man she called her son, they realize they’ve been roped into a con artist’s game plan.

Chris Farley, David Spade, and Dan Aykroyd deliver in one of our favorite comedy movies about road trips.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

Based on Hunter S. Thompson’s novel of the same name, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a cult classic, dark comedy film following Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo’s drug-fueled road trip to Las Vegas.

In a rented red convertible, the two men hit the road with a suitcase full of narcotics in order so that Dr. Gonzo can cover a motorcycle race for a magazine.

Going through their stash at an alarming rate, they behave abhorrently, trash their hotel room, and run up an alarming room service tab.

This road trip film fantastically portrays not only an excessive drug binge but the shortcomings of the 1960s and the American Dream.

Rain Man (1988)

Rain Man isn’t just one of the best road trip movies, it’s one of the best films of all time.

Car dealer Charlie Babbit returns home to Cincinnati following the death of his father.

There, he learns that he has an older, autistic brother named Raymond and that their father has left almost all of his fortune for Raymond’s care.

Motivated by money, Charlie checks Raymond out of his institution to head back to Los Angeles. The cross-country road trip will change both of their lives forever.

The slow progression of the road trip due to Raymond’s strict routines gives Charlie time to understand and appreciate his brother’s complexities.

Wristcutters (2006)

TW: suicide

After breaking up with his girlfriend, Zia kills himself and wakes up in a purgatory filled with other suicide victims.

He befriends Eugene, a Russian rocker. After learning that his ex-girlfriend, Desiree, also took her own life after Zia’s death, the two friends embark on a road trip to find her in the afterlife.

Along the way, they also encounter a hitchhiker and a commune leader looking for his dog who’s been abducted by a cult leader.

Eccentric and funny, Wristcutters is one of the most unique movies about road trips and the meaning of life.

Two for the Road (1967)

Mark, a wealthy architect, and Joanna Wallace road trip through France in their convertible to celebrate the completion of a building project.

Tensions between the two are clear, though, and as they drive towards Saint Trope; Mark and Joanna reminisce about past memories and indiscretions.

Scenes from the past are juxtaposed with the couple’s discussions of previous events that have occurred along the same road.

Both have been unfaithful and unhappy, but what does the future hold for them?

If you’re looking for an old-time road trip film, you know Audrey Hepburn delivers.

Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

Neal Page is a control freak and advertising executive on a business trip in New York City, trying to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving.

When his flight is delayed, he meets an annoying shower curtain ring salesman also traveling to Chicago.

A diverted flight and broken down train further complicate their journey home.

Del and Neal are reunited at a rental car facility, and despite their frustrations, commit to the trek to Chicago together. A surprise ending will bring the film full circle.

Planes Trains & Automobiles is another one of those cult-classic road trip movies on this list.

She’s in Portland (2020)

Wes, a thirty-something-year-old family man, is hoping to reconnect with his college friend Luke. While feeling envious of each other’s lives, they each feel trapped in their own.

Wes convinces Luke to join him on a business road trip up the coast of California to find Luke’s “one that got away.”

At the heart of this road trip film, though, is a genuine perspective of work, marriage, and life’s commitments in your thirties.

The backdrop of Highway 1 isn’t bad to look at either!

The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)

Ben is a writer from Seattle avoiding his wife’s attempts to serve him with divorce papers. Following another tragedy, he becomes the caregiver for Trevor, a disabled teen.

Trevor is enamored with roadside attractions. Ben convinces Trevor’s mother to allow them to take a road trip to see the world’s deepest pit. Trevor also wants to see his estranged father.

Along the way, they pick up a hitchhiker named Dot and a pregnant woman named Peaches.

The most unlikely connections make this one of our favorite road trip movies that make you think about friendships and caring for others.

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Braking for Whales (2019)

The death of their mother brings an estranged brother and sister together.

To gain their inheritance, the siblings must honor their mother’s final request: to have her remains placed into the body of a whale.

En route to a Texas aquarium to follow through on their mother’s absurd wish, Star and Brandon encounter more than just adventure.

They are forced to face one another and their own demons, including Brandon’s sexuality and Star’s child that she’s all but abandoned.

This is one of many road trip movies about healing and self-discovery, but the unique angle and potential to be relatable make it stand out.

Bad Trip (2021)

Part buddy comedy, part hidden camera prank show, Bad Trip sets the stage for a hilarious and outrageous cross country road trip.

Two friends, Chris and Bud, embark on a trip from Florida to New York City to catch Chris’s long-time crush.

They’ve all but stolen Bud’s sister’s car while she’s in jail to make the trip, but she manages to escape from jail to run after them.

All the while, real people are pulled into their raunchy and hilarious pranks. At the end of the movie, don’t miss their reactions when they find out they’ve been part of a prank movie.

Johnson Family Vacation (2004)

Nate Johnson longs to make amends with his gorgeous wife from whom he’s separated and spend more time with his children.

Miraculously, he manages to convince them all to join him on a cross-country drive to a family reunion.

On their way from California to Missouri, they encounter a myriad of hiccups, including an eccentric hitch-hiker, a semi-truck trying to run them off the road, and getting arrested for littering.

Johnson Family Vacation is where family adventure road trip movies meet stories of healing relationships and family ties.

Supernova (2020)

Sam and Tusker have been partners for 20 years.

After Tusker is diagnosed with early-onset dementia, the couple travels across England in their RV visiting family, friends, and memorable places from their past together.

One of the most poignant and beautiful movies about road trips, Supernova reminds us that all we truly have of someone else is time.

With talks of suicide and mourning the loss of a loved one, it’s sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone in a loving relationship.

The Guilt Trip (2012)

Andy is about to set out on the adventure road trip of a lifetime.

Before he does, he makes a visit to his overbearing mother, Joyce, and learns about Andrew, a man she was previously in love with and whom Andy was named after.

Against his better judgment, Andy invites his mother on the road trip, concealing his intentions to bring her out to California to see Andrew.

Along their journey – which includes Joyce calling Andy’s ex-girlfriend and a steak-eating contest – Andy realizes that he has more in common with his aggravating mother than he thought.

They begin to enjoy their time together until Joyce learns why Andy actually invited her.

Deceit is a common theme for familial movies on road trips – and the outcome can go one of two ways.

Come as You Are (2019)

Three disabled men, Scotty, Matt, and Mo, take a road trip from Colorado to Montreal to lose their virginities at a brothel servicing special needs clients.

They are accompanied by a jaded travel nurse who drives and assists them.

This isn’t another comical, sex-motivated road trip, though. The film delicately presents the needs of the disabled community and offers us an opportunity to be empathetic and compassionate.

The one caveat of this inclusive road trip film is that all three main actors are able-bodied themselves.

Come As You Are is a remake of the acclaimed Belgian film, Hasta la Vista , which is based on the real-life of Asta Philpot.

The Trip to Spain (2017)

For more movies about road trips abroad, catch Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon – English and Welch actor comedians – who star as fictionalized versions of themselves on a culinary road trip through Spain.

Nostalgic of a trip he took as a young man, Steve convinces Rob to accompany him on a road trip from the Northern to Southern coast of Spain. 

In addition to sampling epic Spanish fare, the men will talk about their respective lives, relationships, fatherhood, and midlife crises, all with an heir of witty British satire.

The Trip to Spain is part of Coogan and Brydon’s satirical culinary film series including The Trip and The Trip to Italy .

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Best Buddy Comedies of All Time, Ranked

From The Intern to Booksmart, these are the best buddy comedies of all time.

Buddy movies have been around in the U.S. almost as long as cinema itself. This particular genre is a lot more prevalent in the Hollywood film industry than any other Western countries. People seem to enjoy watching unexpected pairings on screen going on adventures or trying to work together as a team despite their contrasting differences.

Whether it’s the mix of different personalities or different ethnic backgrounds altogether, the buddy genre creates a unique Platonic atmosphere, where we get to focus on the friendship rather than the romance that’s so often portrayed in Western media. Here is our pick of nine best buddy comedies of all time.

9 Booksmart (2019)

For her feature directorial debut, Olivia Wilde directed the buddy comedy Booksmart . Played by Beanie Feldstein and Kaitlyn Dever, the movie focuses on two high school best friends who decide to break the rules for the first time during the last day of their senior year. The film received high critical appraisal for both the acting performances and Wilde's directorial work. Not only does the movie beautifully portray a friendship between two young women, but as women you can find relatability in it, which is definitely due to the fact that it's directed by a woman. It took all the usual chlichés and broke them apart.

Related: Best Movies That Pass the Bechdel Test

8 Sherlock Holmes (2009)

Set in 1890, Sherlock Holmes tells the story of the lead character of the same name and his companion and colleague Dr. John Watson, as they try to figure out the supposed supernatural threat upon Britain. Although the movie's classified as a period mystery film, what better way to execute the buddy genre than with an eccentric detective and his sidekick who keeps up with his narcissism? Robert Downey Jr. himself is set to produce the HBO spin-off series as a continuation of the Guy Ritchie's version. The release date keeps getting postponed, per Deadline , so we really hope to see the two back in action as soon as possible.

7 Thelma and Louise (1991)

The landmark of feminist movies, Thelma and Louise is a buddy road trip film , telling the story of two best friends, played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, who decide to go on a road trip together, but get tangled in unexpected circumstances, which ends up with them getting chased by the police. The movie was directed by Ridley Scott, who ended up getting nominated for Best Director at the Academy Awards. Many consider this movie to be queer, arguing that Thelma and Louise were best friends in love who realized it too late. Watch for yourself to decide.

6 Shut Up! (2003)

Shut Up! or Ruby & Quentin is a French buddy crime comedy following the unique encounter of a slow-witted thief Quentin and a henchman Ruby, who manage to escape together. No matter how hard he tries, Ruby is unable to shake Quentin off of his back, and they end up forming a once-in-a-lifetime bond. The main characters are played by two of the most well-known French actors, Jean Reno and Gérard Depardieu. In our humble opinion, it's a shocker the movie is spoken about so little, considering how great it is.

5 Rush Hour (1998)

Everyone must have heard of or seen Rush Hour , right? Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan play a duo of mismatched police officers who are tasked with rescuing a Chinese diplomat's daughter after she is abducted. The film was a commercial success, with over $244 million grossed worldwide and rightfully so. The movie single-handedly proves that action-comedy is one of the best genres to ever exist. If you're interested in having a Rush Hour marathon, all the three movies are available to stream on Hulu.

Related: Here Are Some of the Funniest Detective and Buddy-Cop Movies

4 The Heat (2013)

Directed by Paul Feig, The Heat is a buddy cop comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy as an FBI Special Agent and a Boston police officer who team up to take down a Boston mob. Although the plot can be quite predictable, both of the women prove that they're extremely versatile actresses. Bullock and McCarthy play off of each other in their own respective amusing ways. Despite the mixed reviews, the movie was a box office hit with over $229 million worldwide.

3 Dumb and Dumber (1994)

Certainly, we can't forget to include Dumb and Dumber in our buddy comedy list. Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels play two slow-witted best friends Harry and Lloyd, who, though well-meaning, always end up getting into trouble. The first installment of the franchise follows the two as they set out on a cross-country roadt rip to return an abandoned suitcase to its owner, not knowing it was left there as ransom. The movie helped the Furelly brothers, who directed and wrote the movie, start their career, as well as establish Carrey and Daniels as talented comedic actors.

2 Men in Black (1997)

Men in Black stars Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith as two agents of a secret organization that makes sure to hide the existence of extraterrestrial creatures on planet Earth from ordinary humans. The movie received high critical appraisal for the script, the pacing, and the actors' performances. Jones as the boss trains a new guy, Smith, in interplanetary relations for two days, and after they successfully fulfill the mission, he basically wipes his own memory and lets him deal with everything. Many argue that Men In Black would be the perfect addition to the MCU — would you agree?

1 The Intern (2015)

Last but not least, we have the buddy drama-comedy starring Anne Hathaway as a workaholic CEO and Robert De Niro as a retiree widower, who form an unexpected friendship after he gets hired at her fashion company. After becoming her personal assistant, Ben (De Niro) shows his boss the virtue of time and teaches her many other life lessons. The movie is a cinematic masterpiece, which is also completely underrated. If a movie was a warm hug, it would be this one. The Intern grossed over $194.6 million worldwide.

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The Sweet East review – high-school student’s eccentric road trip up and down the coast

A teenage girl meets all manner of extremists, hipsters and hoodlums in Sean Price Williams’ amusing, contemporary adventure

H igh-school student Lillian (Talia Ryder) gets separated from her classmates and chaperones at a pizza parlour during a school trip to Washington DC because a deranged shooter is convinced paedophiles are operating out of its basement. And so begins an adventure up and back down the eastern seaboard, taking Lillian from her native South Carolina up through the nation’s capital, to New York City, Vermont and beyond, meeting all manner of eccentrics, extremists, hipsters and hoodlums. It’s the sort of lolloping, weird ride through society that’s a textbook example of the classical picaresque, in which a low-born, none-too-honest but appealing protagonist gets up to stuff. Think of 18th-century novels like Tom Jones or Moll Flanders, but updated to contemporary America – although the film contrives to get Lillian dolled up in revolutionary-era petticoats and corsetry, just to underline the parallel.

Ryder is a consistently compelling presence throughout, even though her character’s default mode is doe-eyed gormlessness as she stumbles from situation to situation. Still, Lillian is no fool, and works out quickly how to squeeze herself into whatever shape is required of the situation. That might mean feigning virginal innocence for the benefit of a creepy right-wing academic (Simon Rex) with a thing about Edgar Allan Poe, or learning quickly to play the diva when a pair of film-makers (the always welcome Ayo Edebiri and Jeremy O Harris, both of them having fun) “discover” her on the streets of NYC. They insist she auditions for their latest film for a role opposite currently hot star Ian (played by currently hot star Jacob Elordi from Saltburn and Priscilla).

The section where Lillian tumbles down a film-making rabbit hole is by far the most amusing. Perhaps that’s because it gently sends up the manners and mores of a world The Sweet East’s writer-director, Sean Price Williams, must know well, having been a cinematographer for the likes of downtown and outer borough talents such as the Safdie brothers (Good Time) and Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell). What Williams wants to satirise elsewhere in the film is less clear, but none of the short rides each subplot presents lasts too long before it’s time to transfer to another train.

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Road house 2024 ending explained.

The ending of Road House 2024 differs slightly from the original movie. Dalton meets a new fate and there are a few surprising villain twists.

• Jake Gyllenhaal's Dalton in Road House faces new challenges and a different fate, departing the ending on a more ambiguous note.
• The Road House remake retains the original's themes of guilt and violence, with a twist in the villain dynamics for a fresh take.
• Road House's remake showcases a different ending that hints at a possible sequel.

Warning! This article contains spoilers for Road House (2024).

The ending of the 2024 remake of Road House differs slightly from the original movie, as Dalton meets a new fate and there are a few surprising villain twists, but the underlying themes of guilt and the cycle of violence are still the same. Like the 1989 original, the Road House remake revolves around a notorious bouncer named Dalton who’s hired to break up fights and fend off corporate gentrification at a run-down roadhouse bar in a small town. The businessman brings in a ruthless henchman, who turns out to be a formidable opponent, to take down Dalton.

While the plot is the same, the details have been changed. Patrick Swayze’s Dalton took a job in Missouri, whereas Jake Gyllenhaal’s Dalton heads to the Florida Keys. Swayze’s Dalton is haunted by ripping out a man’s throat in self-defense, whereas Gyllenhaal’s Dalton is haunted by an illegal beating in his past UFC career. The Road House remake follows the same story beats as the original movie, give or take, but it has a totally different ending – a slightly less optimistic and happily-ever-after ending – that digs deeper into the themes that the original only touched on briefly.

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Dalton's fate in road house explained: why he leaves town.

At the end of the Road House remake, despite driving the bad guys out of town and winning the respect and admiration of the locals, Dalton leaves Glass Key on the same Greyhound bus that brought him there in the first place. Dalton leaves town because peace has finally been restored in Glass Key, and with all the bitter enemies that Dalton has out in the world, he could jeopardize that tranquility by sticking around . Rather than settling down in Glass Key, Dalton will seek out a different town that needs his help and liberate them from their own enemies.

The Road House remake is streaming now on Prime Video.

Why Knox Killed Brandt In Road House's Ending

The climactic fight sequence in the controversial Road House remake comes with a shocking twist as the main villain kills the secondary villain. For most of the movie, the sadistic Knox and his wealthy employer Ben Brandt have been teaming up against Dalton. Brandt is paying Knox to kill Dalton and Knox spends most of the movie focused on fulfilling that obligation. But in the final showdown at the bar, Knox turns around and breaks Brandt’s neck, killing him, before turning his sights on Dalton.

Knox doesn’t kill Brandt for some complex, Machiavellian reason. He’s not trying to usurp Brandt’s fortune or take over his business. Knox isn’t smart or ambitious enough to pull off a scheme like that; he’s just a violent psychopath. In the end, he just gets sick of Brandt and snaps his neck so he won’t have to listen to him anymore.

Ben Brandt's Full Plan In Road House 2024 Explained

When Brandt first appears on his yacht and sends his henchmen after Dalton, it’s not 100% clear what he wants or what his plan is to get it. But midway through the movie, Frankie explains it all to Dalton. Brandt wants to tear down some small businesses in Glass Key so he can build a resort for the rich. The Road House is the last holdout, so Brandt is doing everything in his power to get the bar closed, like sending troublemakers to harass the new bouncer. Frankie hired Dalton in a last-ditch effort to defeat Brandt.

Who Got The Money In Road House & Why It's So Important

The main MacGuffin in the Road House remake is a bag of money that Dalton stole from Brandt. Brandt ramps up his campaign against Dalton and kidnaps his love interest, Ellie, in an attempt to get the money back, but Dalton never gives it to him. At the end of the movie, Dalton doesn’t keep the money for himself; he leaves the money for Charlie to help her restore her father’s bookstore, which was destroyed by the bad guys. This is important, because it highlights Dalton’s selflessness while he’s questioning whether or not he’s a hero.

Knox's Survival Twist In Road House's Mid-Credits Scene Explained

At the end of the Road House remake, after Dalton has stabbed Knox over and over again and he stops moving, Knox seems to have died. However, the film’s surprising mid-credits sequence reveals that Knox somehow survived his many stab wounds . He’s seen causing chaos at the hospital where he’s recovering before storming out of the front door. Knox isn’t the kind of guy to forgive and forget, so he’ll likely seek vengeance against Dalton, which could be explored in a sequel if this well-reviewed reimagining of Road House is lucky enough to get a sequel greenlit.

How Road House 2024's Ending Compares To The 1989 Original

The ending of the Road House remake is slightly different than the original 1989 movie. In both the original and the remake, Dalton manages to defeat the villains and drive the corporate interests away, leaving the town in the safe hands of the locals. Whereas the finale of the remake takes place at the roadhouse bar itself, the original film’s finale is set on the businessman’s estate. In the original, Dalton stops short of killing the businessman, who then aims at Dalton’s back and gets shot dead by locals. In the remake, the businessman is killed by his own henchman.

The biggest difference in the remake’s ending is that Dalton leaves town. At the end of the original movie, Swayze’s Dalton reconciles with his love interest and they’re seen swimming in a lake together while the refurbished Double Deuce is filled with non-violent customers. At the end of the remake, after saving the Road House and defeating the villain, Dalton hops on a bus and leaves town. This ending is a lot less cheesy than the original ending, and concludes the story on a more ambiguous note.

The Real Meaning Of Road House 2024's Ending

The true meaning of the Road House remake’s ending is that Dalton can’t escape from his past or his violent nature. As much as he’d love to settle down in Glass Key, that lifestyle isn’t for him. It’s similar to the end of the classic western Shane , with the horse swapped out for a Greyhound bus. In Shane , after vanquishing the villains, the titular gunslinger tells his young ward, “ There’s no living with a killing, ” before riding off into the wilderness to his next adventure. Dalton feels the same way at the end of Road House .

Road House (2024)

Road House is a remake of the original 1989 film, which followed protagonist Dalton, a Ph.D. educated bouncer at the roughest bar in the south known as the Double Deuce. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Dalton, with two major changes including Dalton being a retired UFC fighter and the bar locale being in the Florida Keys.

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Indiana Pacers locked in to games beyond regular season, nearly done with final story-filled road trip of season

The Pacers road trip ends Wednesday

• Author: Tony East

The Indiana Pacers are nearly done with their final lengthy road trip of the 2023-24 season. They take on the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, then play five of their last eight games at home.

It has been a successful trip so far. The blue and gold are 3-1, with their only loss coming by five points against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton have been playing well for the blue and gold.

Beyond the stars, there have been many other important stories from the Pacers current road trip. From game strategy to young players having big moments, there was a lot for fans to miss.

Isaiah Jackson shines in Detroit with family in the crowd

Pacers reserve center and Michigan native Isaiah Jackson was in the rotation in a win over the Detroit Pistons . His family was in the crowd to see it, including his grandma for the first time ever. "That's all the motivation I feel like anybody would need," Jackson said of his family watching him play well.

Pacers clinch a spot in at least the Play-In Tournament

When the Brooklyn Nets lost last Thursday, Indiana clinched a top-10 seed in the Eastern Conference. They will play in at least one game beyond the 2023-24 regular season and can secure an even better position with more wins.

Indiana Mad Ants qualify for G League Playoffs

On the same day that the Pacers punched their ticket to more meaningful games beyond the regular season, their G League affiliate team — the Indiana Mad Ants — clinched a 2024 G League Playoff spot.

"I think as far as G League teams are concerned, the group that we have is as good as it gets as far as the people... I'm proud of us," Mad Ants head coach Tom Hankins said.

Indiana beats Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors

The blue and gold went into the Chase Center and took down former MVP Steph Curry and the rest of the Warriors last Friday.

Takeaways from the Pacers win over the Warriors

Between Pascal Siakam's brilliance, defensive success, and Myles Turner's record-breaking night , there were a lot of key takeaways from Indiana's win in Golden State.

Pacers fall to LeBron James and Los Angeles Lakers

Indiana conceded 150 points to the Lakers on Sunday and walked away with a loss despite a comeback attempt and 145 points themselves.

Three important notes from the Pacers loss to Anthony Davis and company

Davis had 36 points to guide the Lakers past the blue and gold. That, as well as free throw attempts and another solid Siakam night, was the defining moment from Pacers-Lakers.

Indiana bounces back and beats the Clippers

Just one night after losing to the Lakers, the Pacers were able to beat the Clippers on their home floor. It was a rare win on a back-to-back for the blue and gold.

There are also more episodes of the Locked On Pacers podcast breaking down the Pacers road trip. Indiana is back soon and will hope to build on their recent success.

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My List of Top Buddy Comedy Movies

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1. Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)

G | 85 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Wallace and his loyal dog, Gromit, set out to discover the mystery behind the garden sabotage that plagues their village and threatens the annual giant vegetable growing contest.

Directors: Steve Box , Nick Park | Stars: Peter Sallis , Helena Bonham Carter , Ralph Fiennes , Peter Kay

Votes: 145,720 | Gross: $56.11M

2. Superbad (2007)

R | 113 min | Comedy

Two co-dependent high school seniors are forced to deal with separation anxiety after their plan to stage a booze-soaked party goes awry.

Director: Greg Mottola | Stars: Michael Cera , Jonah Hill , Christopher Mintz-Plasse , Bill Hader

Votes: 629,683 | Gross: $121.46M

3. The Trip (I) (2010)

Not Rated | 112 min | Comedy, Drama

Steve Coogan has been asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, but after his girlfriend backs out on him he must take his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.

Director: Michael Winterbottom | Stars: Steve Coogan , Rob Brydon , Rebecca Johnson , Elodie Harrod

Votes: 23,395 | Gross: $2.01M

4. The Guard (2011)

R | 96 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

An unorthodox Irish policeman with a confrontational personality is partnered with an uptight F.B.I. agent to investigate an international drug-smuggling ring.

Director: John Michael McDonagh | Stars: Brendan Gleeson , Don Cheadle , Mark Strong , Ronan Collins

Votes: 95,360 | Gross: $5.36M

5. Bad Santa (2003)

R | 92 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A miserable conman and his partner pose as Santa and his Little Helper to rob department stores on Christmas Eve. But they run into problems when the conman befriends a troubled kid.

Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Billy Bob Thornton , Bernie Mac , Lauren Graham , John Ritter

Votes: 154,967 | Gross: $60.06M

6. Ghost World (2001)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama

Two eccentric best friends graduate high school and respond to a man's romance-seeking newspaper ad as a gag, only to find their lives becoming increasingly complicated.

Director: Terry Zwigoff | Stars: Steve Buscemi , Thora Birch , Scarlett Johansson , Brad Renfro

Votes: 126,503 | Gross: $6.22M

7. Wag the Dog (1997)

R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama

Shortly before an election, a spin-doctor and a Hollywood producer join efforts to fabricate a war in order to cover up a Presidential sex scandal.

Director: Barry Levinson | Stars: Dustin Hoffman , Robert De Niro , Anne Heche , Woody Harrelson

Votes: 88,280 | Gross: $43.02M

8. Role Models (2008)

R | 99 min | Comedy

Wild behavior forces a pair of energy drink reps to enroll in a Big Brother program.

Director: David Wain | Stars: Paul Rudd , Seann William Scott , Elizabeth Banks , Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Votes: 240,581 | Gross: $67.29M

9. I Love You, Man (2009)

R | 105 min | Comedy, Romance

Friendless Peter Klaven goes on a series of man-dates to find a Best Man for his wedding. But, when his insta-bond with his new B.F.F. puts a strain on his relationship with his fiancée, can the trio learn to live happily ever after?

Director: John Hamburg | Stars: Paul Rudd , Jason Segel , Rashida Jones , Sarah Burns

Votes: 216,302 | Gross: $71.44M

10. The Sting (1973)

PG | 129 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Two grifters team up to pull off the ultimate con.

Director: George Roy Hill | Stars: Paul Newman , Robert Redford , Robert Shaw , Charles Durning

Votes: 278,908 | Gross: $159.60M

11. I Love You Phillip Morris (2009)

R | 98 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

A cop turns con man once he comes out of the closet. Once imprisoned, he meets the second love of his life, whom he'll stop at nothing to be with.

Directors: Glenn Ficarra , John Requa | Stars: Jim Carrey , Ewan McGregor , Leslie Mann , Rodrigo Santoro

Votes: 99,635 | Gross: $2.04M

12. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988)

PG | 110 min | Comedy, Crime

Two con men try to settle their rivalry by betting on who can swindle a young American heiress out of fifty thousand dollars first.

Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Steve Martin , Michael Caine , Glenne Headly , Anton Rodgers

Votes: 77,722 | Gross: $42.04M

13. 48 Hrs. (1982)

R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A hard-nosed cop reluctantly teams up with a wise-cracking criminal temporarily paroled to him in order to track down a killer.

Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Nick Nolte , Eddie Murphy , Annette O'Toole , Frank McRae

Votes: 84,918 | Gross: $78.87M

14. A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)

R | 90 min | Adventure, Comedy

Six years after their Guantanamo Bay adventure, stoner buds Harold Lee and Kumar Patel cause a holiday fracas by inadvertently burning down Harold's father-in-law's prize Christmas tree.

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson | Stars: Kal Penn , John Cho , Neil Patrick Harris , Patton Oswalt

Votes: 72,640 | Gross: $35.03M

15. Blades of Glory (2007)

PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Sport

In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team.

Directors: Josh Gordon , Will Speck | Stars: Will Ferrell , Jon Heder , Amy Poehler , Will Arnett

Votes: 177,346 | Gross: $118.59M

16. Blindspotting (2018)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

While on probation, a man begins to re-evaluate his relationship with his volatile best friend.

Director: Carlos López Estrada | Stars: Daveed Diggs , Rafael Casal , Janina Gavankar , Jasmine Cephas Jones

Votes: 32,826 | Gross: $4.33M

17. Catfight (I) (2016)

Not Rated | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Drama

The rivalry between two former college friends comes to a head when they both attend the same glamorous event.

Director: Onur Tukel | Stars: Sandra Oh , Anne Heche , Alicia Silverstone , Amy Hill

Votes: 7,277

18. Paddleton (2019)

TV-MA | 89 min | Comedy, Drama

An unlikely friendship between two misfit neighbors becomes an unexpectedly emotional journey when the younger man is diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Director: Alex Lehmann | Stars: Christine Woods , Mark Duplass , Ray Romano , Jen Kuo Sung

Votes: 15,355

19. Late Night (2019)

R | 102 min | Comedy, Drama

A late night talk show host suspects that she may soon lose her long-running show.

Director: Nisha Ganatra | Stars: Emma Thompson , Mindy Kaling , John Lithgow , Hugh Dancy

Votes: 40,713 | Gross: $15.50M

20. Red Heat (1988)

R | 104 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A tough Russian policeman is forced to partner up with a cocky Chicago police detective when he is sent to Chicago to apprehend a Georgian drug lord who killed his partner and fled the country.

Director: Walter Hill | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Jim Belushi , Peter Boyle , Ed O'Ross

Votes: 75,801 | Gross: $34.99M

21. Wedding Crashers (2005)

R | 119 min | Comedy, Romance

John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Owen Wilson , Vince Vaughn , Rachel McAdams , Christopher Walken

Votes: 374,762 | Gross: $209.22M

22. The Nice Guys (2016)

R | 116 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

In 1970s Los Angeles, a mismatched pair of private eyes investigate a missing girl and the mysterious death of a porn star.

Director: Shane Black | Stars: Russell Crowe , Ryan Gosling , Angourie Rice , Matt Bomer

Votes: 370,803 | Gross: $36.26M

23. The Other Guys (2010)

PG-13 | 107 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops, whom they idolize, only things don't quite go as planned.

Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Will Ferrell , Mark Wahlberg , Derek Jeter , Eva Mendes

Votes: 287,343 | Gross: $119.22M

24. Shanghai Noon (2000)

PG-13 | 110 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A Chinese man travels to the Wild West to rescue a kidnapped Princess. After teaming up with a train robber, the unlikely duo takes on a Chinese traitor and his corrupt boss.

Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Jackie Chan , Owen Wilson , Lucy Liu , Brandon Merrill

Votes: 134,914 | Gross: $56.94M

25. Booksmart (2019)

R | 102 min | Comedy

On the eve of their high-school graduation, two academic superstars and best friends realize they should have worked less and played more. Determined not to fall short of their peers, the girls try to cram four years of fun into one night.

Director: Olivia Wilde | Stars: Kaitlyn Dever , Beanie Feldstein , Jessica Williams , Jason Sudeikis

Votes: 130,512 | Gross: $22.68M

26. The Disaster Artist (2017)

R | 104 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

When aspiring actor Greg Sestero meets the weird and mysterious Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, they form a unique friendship and travel to Hollywood to make their dreams come true.

Director: James Franco | Stars: James Franco , Dave Franco , Ari Graynor , Seth Rogen

Votes: 163,793 | Gross: $21.12M

27. Stan & Ollie (2018)

PG | 98 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song: a grueling theatre tour of post-war Britain.

Director: Jon S. Baird | Stars: Steve Coogan , John C. Reilly , Shirley Henderson , Nina Arianda

Votes: 39,750 | Gross: $5.47M

28. Eagle vs Shark (2007)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Romance

The tale of two socially-awkward misfits and the strange ways they try to find love: through revenge on high-school bullies, burgers, and video games.

Director: Taika Waititi | Stars: Loren Taylor , Jemaine Clement , Craig Hall , Joel Tobeck

Votes: 26,190 | Gross: $0.22M

29. 50/50 (2011)

R | 100 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Inspired by a true story, a comedy centered on a 27-year-old guy who learns of his cancer diagnosis and his subsequent struggle to beat the disease.

Director: Jonathan Levine | Stars: Joseph Gordon-Levitt , Seth Rogen , Anna Kendrick , Bryce Dallas Howard

Votes: 342,459 | Gross: $35.01M

30. Analyze This (1999)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime

A comedy about a psychiatrist whose number-one patient is an insecure mob boss.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Robert De Niro , Billy Crystal , Lisa Kudrow , Chazz Palminteri

Votes: 161,363 | Gross: $106.89M

31. Keanu (2016)

R | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

When the adorable kitten of an L.A. crime kingpin unexpectedly enters the life of two cousins, they will have to go through tough gangs, pitiless hit-men, and ruthless drug dealers who all claim him, to get him back. How hard can it be?

Director: Peter Atencio | Stars: Keegan-Michael Key , Jordan Peele , Tiffany Haddish , Method Man

Votes: 51,869 | Gross: $20.57M

32. Men in Black (1997)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

James, an NYC cop, is hired by Agent K of a secret government agency that monitors extraterrestrial life on Earth. Together, they must recover an item that has been stolen by an intergalactic villain.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Tommy Lee Jones , Will Smith , Linda Fiorentino , Vincent D'Onofrio

Votes: 610,514 | Gross: $250.69M

33. Dragnet (1987)

PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

The equally strait-laced and "by-the-book" nephew of Joe Friday must work with his more laid-back partner to solve a mystery.

Director: Tom Mankiewicz | Stars: Dan Aykroyd , Tom Hanks , Christopher Plummer , Harry Morgan

Votes: 37,348 | Gross: $57.39M

34. Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

R | 93 min | Comedy, Drama

A Chicago advertising man must struggle to travel home from New York for Thanksgiving, with a lovable oaf of a shower-curtain-ring salesman as his only companion.

Director: John Hughes | Stars: Steve Martin , John Candy , Laila Robins , Michael McKean

Votes: 159,686 | Gross: $49.53M

35. Hot Fuzz (2007)

R | 121 min | Action, Comedy, Mystery

An overachieving London police sergeant is transferred to a village where the easygoing officers object to his fervor for regulations, all while a string of grisly murders strikes the town.

Director: Edgar Wright | Stars: Simon Pegg , Nick Frost , Martin Freeman , Bill Nighy

Votes: 533,925 | Gross: $23.64M

36. Neighbors (I) (2014)

R | 97 min | Comedy

After they are forced to live next to a fraternity house, a couple with a newborn baby do whatever they can to take them down.

Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Seth Rogen , Rose Byrne , Zac Efron , Lisa Kudrow

Votes: 328,583 | Gross: $150.16M

37. Ted (2012)

R | 106 min | Comedy

John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear, Ted or his girlfriend, Lori.

Director: Seth MacFarlane | Stars: Mark Wahlberg , Mila Kunis , Seth MacFarlane , Joel McHale

Votes: 654,667 | Gross: $218.82M

38. The Bucket List (2007)

PG-13 | 97 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

Director: Rob Reiner | Stars: Jack Nicholson , Morgan Freeman , Sean Hayes , Beverly Todd

Votes: 259,180 | Gross: $93.47M

39. A Walk in the Woods (2015)

R | 104 min | Adventure, Biography, Comedy

After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson (Robert Redford) returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends, Stephen Katz (Nick Nolte).

Director: Ken Kwapis | Stars: Robert Redford , Nick Nolte , Emma Thompson , Mary Steenburgen

Votes: 29,644 | Gross: $29.47M

40. Dinner for Schmucks (2010)

PG-13 | 114 min | Comedy

After he finds out that his work superiors host a dinner celebrating the idiocy of their special guests, a rising executive questions the merits of his invitation just as he befriends a man who would be the perfect guest.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Steve Carell , Paul Rudd , Stephanie Szostak , Zach Galifianakis

Votes: 110,921 | Gross: $73.03M

41. Step Brothers (2008)

R | 98 min | Comedy

Two aimless middle-aged losers still living at home are forced against their will to become roommates when their parents marry.

Director: Adam McKay | Stars: Will Ferrell , John C. Reilly , Mary Steenburgen , Richard Jenkins

Votes: 317,871 | Gross: $100.47M

42. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

PG-13 | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons.

Director: Guy Ritchie | Stars: Henry Cavill , Armie Hammer , Alicia Vikander , Elizabeth Debicki

Votes: 331,306 | Gross: $45.45M

43. War Dogs (2016)

R | 114 min | Biography, Comedy, Crime

Loosely based on the true story of two young men, David Packouz and Efraim Diveroli, who won a three hundred million dollar contract from the Pentagon to arm America's allies in Afghanistan.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Jonah Hill , Miles Teller , Steve Lantz , Gregg Weiner

Votes: 252,328 | Gross: $43.03M

44. Dumb and Dumber (1994)

PG-13 | 107 min | Comedy

After a woman leaves a briefcase at the airport terminal, a dumb limo driver and his dumber friend set out on a hilarious cross-country road trip to Aspen to return it.

Directors: Peter Farrelly , Bobby Farrelly | Stars: Jim Carrey , Jeff Daniels , Lauren Holly , Mike Starr

Votes: 410,424 | Gross: $127.18M

45. Twins (1988)

PG | 107 min | Comedy, Crime

A physically perfect but innocent man goes in search of his long-lost twin brother, who is short, a womanizer, and small-time crook.

Director: Ivan Reitman | Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger , Danny DeVito , Kelly Preston , Chloe Webb

Votes: 136,598 | Gross: $111.94M

46. The Last Boy Scout (1991)

R | 105 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A private detective's protected female witness is murdered, prompting him and the victim's boyfriend to investigate the crime that leads to a corrupt politician and a crooked football team owner.

Director: Tony Scott | Stars: Bruce Willis , Damon Wayans , Chelsea Field , Noble Willingham

Votes: 111,635 | Gross: $59.51M

47. Bowfinger (1999)

PG-13 | 97 min | Comedy

When a desperate movie producer fails to get a major star for his bargain-basement film, he decides to shoot the film secretly around him.

Director: Frank Oz | Stars: Steve Martin , Eddie Murphy , Heather Graham , Christine Baranski

Votes: 73,746 | Gross: $66.38M

48. Tango & Cash (1989)

Framed by their ruthless arch-nemesis, a pair of mismatched LAPD officers must put their differences aside to get even with the brutal crime baron who sent them to rot in a maximum-security prison.

Directors: Andrey Konchalovskiy , Albert Magnoli | Stars: Sylvester Stallone , Kurt Russell , Teri Hatcher , Jack Palance

Votes: 113,132 | Gross: $63.41M

49. Rush Hour (1998)

PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A loyal and dedicated Hong Kong Inspector teams up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D. detective to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter, while trying to arrest a dangerous crime lord along the way.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan , Chris Tucker , Ken Leung , Tom Wilkinson

Votes: 293,384 | Gross: $141.15M

50. Dick (1999)

PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy

After wandering off during a White House tour, two high school girls inadvertently become Richard Nixon's top secret advisers at the height of the Watergate scandal.

Director: Andrew Fleming | Stars: Kirsten Dunst , Michelle Williams , Dan Hedaya , Will Ferrell

Votes: 21,308 | Gross: $6.24M

51. Crash Pad (I) (2017)

R | 91 min | Comedy

A hopeless romantic who thinks he's found true love with an older woman learns that she's married and that the fling is merely an instrument of revenge against her neglectful husband.

Director: Kevin Tent | Stars: Domhnall Gleeson , Christina Applegate , Sunita Prasad , Balinder Johal

Votes: 5,633

52. Year One (2009)

After being banished from their tribe, two hunter-gatherers encounter Biblical characters and eventually wind up in the city of Sodom.

Director: Harold Ramis | Stars: Jack Black , Michael Cera , Olivia Wilde , Oliver Platt

Votes: 103,416 | Gross: $43.34M

53. Throw Momma from the Train (1987)

PG-13 | 88 min | Comedy, Crime, Thriller

A bitter ex-husband wants his former spouse dead. A put-upon momma's boy wants his mother dead. Who will pull it off?

Director: Danny DeVito | Stars: Danny DeVito , Billy Crystal , Kim Greist , Anne Ramsey

Votes: 40,473 | Gross: $57.92M

54. Due Date (2010)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

High-strung father-to-be Peter Highman is forced to hitch a ride with aspiring actor Ethan Tremblay on a road trip in order to make it to his child's birth on time.

Director: Todd Phillips | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Zach Galifianakis , Michelle Monaghan , Jamie Foxx

Votes: 357,333 | Gross: $100.54M

55. I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007)

PG-13 | 115 min | Comedy, Romance

Two straight, single Brooklyn firefighters pretend to be a gay couple in order to receive domestic partner benefits.

Director: Dennis Dugan | Stars: Adam Sandler , Kevin James , Jessica Biel , Dan Aykroyd

Votes: 153,779 | Gross: $120.06M

56. Anger Management (2003)

PG-13 | 106 min | Comedy

Dave Buznik is a businessman who is wrongly sentenced to an anger management program, where he meets an aggressive instructor.

Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Jack Nicholson , Adam Sandler , Marisa Tomei , Luis Guzmán

Votes: 227,732 | Gross: $135.65M

57. Grudge Match (2013)

PG-13 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Sport

A pair of aging boxing rivals are coaxed out of retirement to fight one final bout, thirty years after their last match.

Director: Peter Segal | Stars: Robert De Niro , Sylvester Stallone , Kim Basinger , Alan Arkin

Votes: 62,776 | Gross: $29.81M

58. Let's Be Cops (2014)

Two struggling pals dress as police officers for a costume party and become neighborhood sensations. But when these newly-minted "heroes" get tangled in a real life web of mobsters and dirty detectives, they must put their fake badges on the line.

Director: Luke Greenfield | Stars: Jake Johnson , Damon Wayans Jr. , Rob Riggle , Nina Dobrev

Votes: 139,738 | Gross: $82.39M

59. The Hard Way (1991)

R | 111 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

An action movie star researching a role is allowed to tag along with a hardboiled New York City policeman, who finds him superficial and irritating.

Director: John Badham | Stars: Michael J. Fox , James Woods , Stephen Lang , Annabella Sciorra

Votes: 22,229 | Gross: $25.90M

60. The Change-Up (2011)

R | 112 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Dave is a married man with three kids and a loving wife, and Mitch is a single man who is at the prime of his sexual life. One fateful night while Mitch and Dave are peeing in a fountain, lightning strikes and they switch bodies.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Jason Bateman , Ryan Reynolds , Olivia Wilde , Leslie Mann

Votes: 195,088 | Gross: $37.24M

61. The Campaign (2012)

R | 85 min | Comedy

An incumbent Representative embroiled in personal scandal faces a no-holds-barred challenge from a naive newcomer funded by two unscrupulous billionaire lobbyist brothers.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Will Ferrell , Zach Galifianakis , Jason Sudeikis , Dylan McDermott

Votes: 136,811 | Gross: $86.91M

62. Bride Wars (2009)

PG | 89 min | Comedy, Romance

Two best friends become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day.

Director: Gary Winick | Stars: Kate Hudson , Anne Hathaway , Candice Bergen , Bryan Greenberg

Votes: 115,121 | Gross: $58.72M

63. Rush Hour 2 (2001)

PG-13 | 90 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Carter and Lee head to Hong Kong for a vacation, but become embroiled in a counterfeit money scam.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan , Chris Tucker , John Lone , Ziyi Zhang

Votes: 238,094 | Gross: $226.16M

64. Rush Hour 3 (2007)

PG-13 | 91 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

After an attempted assassination on Ambassador Han, Lee and Carter head to Paris to protect a French woman with knowledge of the Triads' secret leaders.

Director: Brett Ratner | Stars: Jackie Chan , Chris Tucker , Max von Sydow , Hiroyuki Sanada

Votes: 182,557 | Gross: $140.13M

65. Shanghai Knights (2003)

PG-13 | 114 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

When a Chinese rebel murders Chon's estranged father and escapes to England, Chon and Roy make their way to London with revenge on their minds.

Director: David Dobkin | Stars: Jackie Chan , Owen Wilson , Fann Wong , Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Votes: 112,301 | Gross: $60.48M

66. The Internship (2013)

PG-13 | 119 min | Comedy

Two salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital age find their way into a coveted internship at Google, where they must compete with a group of young, tech-savvy geniuses for a shot at employment.

Director: Shawn Levy | Stars: Vince Vaughn , Owen Wilson , Rose Byrne , Aasif Mandvi

Votes: 214,699 | Gross: $44.67M

67. Showtime (2002)

PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A spoof of buddy cop movies where two very different cops are forced to team up on a new reality based television cop show, while tracking down the manufacturer and distributor of an illegally made semi-automatic firearm.

Director: Tom Dey | Stars: Robert De Niro , Eddie Murphy , Rene Russo , Rachael Harris

Votes: 65,092 | Gross: $38.08M

68. Dirty Grandpa (2016)

Right before his wedding, an uptight guy is tricked into driving his grandfather, a lecherous former Army Lieutenant Colonel, to Florida for Spring Break.

Director: Dan Mazer | Stars: Robert De Niro , Zac Efron , Zoey Deutch , Aubrey Plaza

Votes: 132,819 | Gross: $35.59M

69. Dumb and Dumber To (2014)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy

20 years since their first adventure, Lloyd and Harry go on a road trip to find Harry's newly discovered daughter, who was given up for adoption.

Directors: Bobby Farrelly , Peter Farrelly | Stars: Jim Carrey , Jeff Daniels , Rob Riggle , Laurie Holden

Votes: 144,781 | Gross: $86.21M

70. The Hustle (I) (2019)

PG-13 | 93 min | Comedy, Crime

Two con women - one low rent and the other high class - team up to take down the men who have wronged them.

Director: Chris Addison | Stars: Anne Hathaway , Rebel Wilson , Alex Sharp , Tim Blake Nelson

Votes: 65,252 | Gross: $35.42M

71. R.I.P.D. (2013)

PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A cop killed by his own partner joins RIPD, an afterlife law enforcement department working to apprehend various monsters disguised as humans living on earth, and gets paired up with a smart-mouthed veteran.

Director: Robert Schwentke | Stars: Ryan Reynolds , Jeff Bridges , Mary-Louise Parker , Kevin Bacon

Votes: 143,254 | Gross: $33.62M

72. The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

R | 118 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

One of the world's top bodyguards gets a new client, a world class hitman who must testify at the International Criminal Court. They must put their differences aside and work together to make it to the trial alive and on time.

Director: Patrick Hughes | Stars: Ryan Reynolds , Samuel L. Jackson , Gary Oldman , Elodie Yung

Votes: 246,340 | Gross: $75.47M

73. Hot Pursuit (2015)

PG-13 | 87 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

An uptight and by-the-book cop (Reese Witherspoon) tries to protect the outgoing widow (Sofia Vergara) of a drug boss as they race through Texas pursued by crooked cops and murderous gunmen.

Director: Anne Fletcher | Stars: Reese Witherspoon , Sofía Vergara , Matthew Del Negro , Michael Mosley

Votes: 54,059 | Gross: $34.51M

74. Wild Wild West (1999)

PG-13 | 106 min | Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

The two best special agents in the Wild West must save President Grant from the clutches of a diabolical, wheelchair-bound, steampunk-savvy, Confederate scientist bent on revenge for losing the Civil War.

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld | Stars: Will Smith , Kevin Kline , Kenneth Branagh , Salma Hayek

Votes: 166,999 | Gross: $113.81M

75. The Green Hornet (2011)

PG-13 | 119 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Following the death of his father, Britt Reid, heir to his father's large company, teams up with his late dad's assistant Kato to become a masked crime fighting team.

Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Seth Rogen , Jay Chou , Christoph Waltz , Cameron Diaz

Votes: 164,494 | Gross: $98.78M

76. That's My Boy (2012)

R | 116 min | Comedy, Drama

While in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent until Todd's 18th birthday. Now Donny resurfaces just before Todd's wedding after years apart, sending the groom-to-be's world crashing down.

Director: Sean Anders | Stars: Adam Sandler , Andy Samberg , Leighton Meester , Susan Sarandon

Votes: 108,445 | Gross: $36.93M

77. White Chicks (2004)

PG-13 | 109 min | Comedy, Crime

Two disgraced FBI agents go way undercover in an effort to protect hotel heiresses the Wilson sisters from a kidnapping plot.

Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans | Stars: Marlon Wayans , Shawn Wayans , Busy Philipps , Maitland Ward

Votes: 162,255 | Gross: $70.83M

78. Thoroughbreds (2017)

Two upper-class teenage girls in suburban Connecticut rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. Together, they hatch a plan to solve both of their problems-no matter what the cost.

Director: Cory Finley | Stars: Olivia Cooke , Anya Taylor-Joy , Anton Yelchin , Paul Sparks

Votes: 46,261 | Gross: $2.83M

79. The Breaker Upperers (2018)

90 min | Comedy

For the right price, BFFs Jen and Mel will ruthlessly end any romance. But when one grows a conscience, it threatens to derail their relationship.

Directors: Madeleine Sami , Jackie van Beek | Stars: Madeleine Sami , Jackie van Beek , James Rolleston , Celia Pacquola

Votes: 6,864

80. A Simple Favor (2018)

R | 117 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Stephanie is a single mother with a parenting vlog who befriends Emily, a secretive upper-class woman who has a child at the same elementary school. When Emily goes missing, Stephanie takes it upon herself to investigate.

Director: Paul Feig | Stars: Anna Kendrick , Blake Lively , Henry Golding , Andrew Rannells

Votes: 161,859 | Gross: $53.55M

81. Mississippi Grind (2015)

R | 108 min | Comedy, Drama

Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two set off on a road trip through the South with visions of winning back what's been lost.

Directors: Anna Boden , Ryan Fleck | Stars: Ben Mendelsohn , Ryan Reynolds , Yvonne Landry , Anthony Howard

Votes: 25,924 | Gross: $0.13M

82. Meet the Parents (2000)

PG-13 | 108 min | Comedy, Romance

Male nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare.

Director: Jay Roach | Stars: Ben Stiller , Robert De Niro , Teri Polo , Blythe Danner

Votes: 354,247 | Gross: $166.24M

83. Ghost Town (I) (2008)

PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Bertram Pincus is a man whose people skills leave much to be desired. When Pincus dies unexpectedly, but is miraculously revived after seven minutes, he wakes up to discover that he now has the annoying ability to see ghosts.

Director: David Koepp | Stars: Ricky Gervais , Greg Kinnear , Téa Leoni , Jordan Carlos

Votes: 77,783 | Gross: $13.21M

84. Prince Avalanche (2013)

R | 94 min | Comedy, Drama

Two highway road workers spend the summer of 1988 away from their city lives. The isolated landscape becomes a place of misadventure as the men find themselves at odds with each other and the women they left behind.

Director: David Gordon Green | Stars: Paul Rudd , Emile Hirsch , Lance LeGault , Joyce Payne

Votes: 20,866 | Gross: $0.20M

85. Green Book (2018)

PG-13 | 130 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver for an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South.

Director: Peter Farrelly | Stars: Viggo Mortensen , Mahershala Ali , Linda Cardellini , Sebastian Maniscalco

Votes: 565,318 | Gross: $85.08M

86. The Fisher King (1991)

R | 137 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

A former radio DJ, suicidally despondent because of a terrible mistake he made, finds redemption in helping a deranged homeless man who was an unwitting victim of that mistake.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Jeff Bridges , Robin Williams , Adam Bryant , Paul Lombardi

Votes: 90,637 | Gross: $41.90M

87. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

After being mistaken for an actor, a New York thief is sent to Hollywood to train under a private eye for a potential movie role, but the duo are thrown together with a struggling actress into a murder mystery.

Director: Shane Black | Stars: Robert Downey Jr. , Val Kilmer , Michelle Monaghan , Corbin Bernsen

Votes: 236,913 | Gross: $4.24M

88. Sideways (2004)

R | 127 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two men reaching middle age with not much to show but disappointment embark on a week-long road trip through California's wine country, just as one is about to take a trip down the aisle.

Director: Alexander Payne | Stars: Paul Giamatti , Thomas Haden Church , Virginia Madsen , Sandra Oh

Votes: 203,632 | Gross: $71.50M

89. Get Him to the Greek (2010)

R | 109 min | Comedy, Music

A record company intern is hired to accompany out-of-control British rock star Aldous Snow to a concert at L.A.'s Greek Theater.

Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Jonah Hill , Russell Brand , Elisabeth Moss , Rose Byrne

Votes: 185,329 | Gross: $60.97M

90. 21 Jump Street (2012)

R | 109 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

Directors: Phil Lord , Christopher Miller | Stars: Jonah Hill , Channing Tatum , Ice Cube , Brie Larson

Votes: 596,400 | Gross: $138.45M

91. 22 Jump Street (2014)

R | 112 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

After making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for officers Schmidt and Jenko when they go deep undercover at a local college.

Directors: Phil Lord , Christopher Miller | Stars: Channing Tatum , Jonah Hill , Ice Cube , Nick Offerman

Votes: 404,644 | Gross: $191.72M

92. Land Ho! (2014)

R | 95 min | Adventure, Comedy

A pair of former brothers-in-law embark on a road trip through Iceland.

Directors: Aaron Katz , Martha Stephens | Stars: Earl Lynn Nelson , Paul Eenhoorn , Daníel Gylfason , Þrúður Kristjánsdóttir

Votes: 2,681 | Gross: $0.73M

93. Monsters, Inc. (2001)

G | 92 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

In order to power the city, monsters have to scare children so that they scream. However, the children are toxic to the monsters, and after a child gets through, two monsters realize things may not be what they think.

Directors: Pete Docter , David Silverman , Lee Unkrich | Stars: Billy Crystal , John Goodman , Mary Gibbs , Steve Buscemi

Votes: 975,102 | Gross: $289.92M

94. Freaky Friday (2003)

PG | 97 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

An overworked mother and her daughter did not get along. When they switch bodies, each is forced to adapt to the other's life for one freaky Friday.

Director: Mark Waters | Stars: Jamie Lee Curtis , Lindsay Lohan , Mark Harmon , Harold Gould

Votes: 151,880 | Gross: $110.23M

95. Freaky Friday (1976)

G | 98 min | Comedy, Family, Fantasy

A mother and daughter find their personalities switched and have to live each other's lives on one strange Friday.

Director: Gary Nelson | Stars: Barbara Harris , Jodie Foster , John Astin , Patsy Kelly

Votes: 14,024 | Gross: $25.94M

96. Neighbors (I) (2014)

97. toy story (1995).

G | 81 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

A cowboy doll is profoundly threatened and jealous when a new spaceman action figure supplants him as top toy in a boy's bedroom.

Director: John Lasseter | Stars: Tom Hanks , Tim Allen , Don Rickles , Jim Varney

Votes: 1,064,706 | Gross: $191.80M

98. The Spy Who Dumped Me (2018)

R | 117 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Best friends Audrey and Morgan unwittingly become entangled in an international conspiracy when one of them discovers that the boyfriend who dumped her was actually a spy.

Director: Susanna Fogel | Stars: Justin Theroux , Kate McKinnon , Blanka Györfi-Tóth , Mila Kunis

Votes: 82,827 | Gross: $33.56M

99. Be Kind Rewind (2008)

PG-13 | 102 min | Comedy

Two bumbling store clerks inadvertently erase the footage from all of the tapes in their video rental store. In order to keep the business running, they re-shoot every film in the store with their own camera, with a budget of zero dollars.

Director: Michel Gondry | Stars: Jack Black , Yasiin Bey , Danny Glover , Mia Farrow

Votes: 94,153 | Gross: $11.17M

100. The Brothers Grimm (2005)

PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

Will and Jake Grimm are traveling con-artists who encounter a genuine fairy-tale curse which requires true courage instead of their usual bogus exorcisms.

Director: Terry Gilliam | Stars: Matt Damon , Heath Ledger , Monica Bellucci , Petr Ratimec

Votes: 126,055 | Gross: $37.92M

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