An unparalleled sense of freedom. The vastness of a landscape. The romance of a road – no wonder America fell in love with a road movie. Apart from criminals on the run, road travellers in films are also often on a journey of some sort of “self-discovery”, and one’s physical journey often occurs in tandem with one’s spiritual transformation. It may be a journey of seeking connection or redemption, it can be fun or sad, or both, but, in any instance, it sure is unforgettable.
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) Thelma & Louise (1991) It Happened One Night (1934)
Easy Rider (1969) Rain Man (1988) Kalifornia (1993)
Wild at Heart (1990) Stagecoach (1939) Badlands (1973)
The Straight Story (1999) Bonnie & Clyde (1967) Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
True Romance (1993) Sideways (2004) On the Road (2012)
Spotlight on Film 
How about ‘Detour’ from 1945? And, if you include ‘Stagecoach’, then how about ‘Hell’s Heroes’, 1929?
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Great list, some I’ve seen but I do love a road movie. When I picture one it’s a scene from On The Road, with a red truck, a blue blue sky and a golden cornfield. Beautiful.
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Very cool list there, you don’t hear about Road Films much these days, so it’s a nice throwback.
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Thanks! I hope they will make a comeback of a sort. I also think they are just perfect for summer!
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These make a wonderful collection of films from different eras. They’re all road films, but so different from each other.
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Yes, very diverse, which makes it even more fascinating to explore this category. Thanks for your comment!
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