Enjoyed “The Map That Leads to You” on Prime Video? Check Out These 5 Must-See Romance Road Movies!

If you find yourself wiping away tears after watching The Map That Leads to You on Amazon Prime Video and you’re eager for another movie to evoke those same emotions, you’re in luck.

The Watch With Us team has curated a list of five incredible films that embody the heartwarming romance and impactful road trip spirit of The Map That Leads to You.

Ranging from the familiar to the unexpected, these unforgettable romantic road movies feature stars like John Cusack, Julia Roberts, and others.

‘It Happened One Night’ (1934)

The quintessential road trip love story, It Happened One Night is a black-and-white classic by renowned director Frank Capra. It is one of only three films to win the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Starring Claudette Colbert as the spirited heiress Ellie Andrews and Clark Gable as the savvy reporter Peter Warne, the film follows Ellie as she journeys across the country to marry a pilot disapproved of by her father (Walter Connolly).

Peter offers to assist her in exchange for an exclusive story, but the pair soon find themselves falling in love. Featuring that iconic hitchhiking scene, It Happened One Night demonstrates that classics never go out of style.

Stream It Happened One Night on Tubi.

‘Eat, Pray, Love’ (2010)

Based on the memoir by Elizabeth Gilbert, this travelogue stars Julia Roberts as a fictionalized version of herself, embarking on a journey around the globe after her eight-year marriage ends. Traveling through Italy, India, and Indonesia, Liz discovers new cuisines and gains profound insights into herself. Along the way, she meets Felipe (Javier Bardem), a charming Brazilian businessman.

Opening herself to new love—especially one that spans continents—isn’t easy for Liz, but the lessons from her travels teach her vulnerability. With stunning visuals and the allure of Julia Roberts, Eat, Pray, Love is the ideal romantic road film.

Stream Eat, Pray, Love on Netflix.

‘Before Sunrise’ (1995)

Two strangers meet on a train and decide to explore Vienna together. The “travel” aspect of this film is more contained, as Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) spend one enchanting night in the city. They delve into discussions about life, love, religion, and everything in between. Their interactions bring them closer, despite their apparent differences.

This beautifully crafted romantic film unfolds over one magical evening—a journey that lingers long after the final credits. If you enjoy this, you can catch more of these characters as director Richard Linklater created a trilogy depicting their evolving relationship over the years.

Rent Before Sunrise on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+.

‘Anastasia’ (1997)

While not entirely historically accurate, Anastasia is quite the romantic road movie. It follows Anya (Meg Ryan), an orphan who, unbeknownst to her, is the long-lost Grand Duchess Anastasia of Russia. Fate leads her to Dmitri (John Cusack), a conman intent on passing her off as the Grand Duchess to reap a reward from her grandmother (Angela Lansbury), who escaped the Soviet revolution and lives in Paris.

The film depicts Anya, Dmitri, and Dmitri’s accomplice Vlad (Kelsey Grammer) traveling from St. Petersburg to Paris via train, boat, and on foot, as romance blossoms with each mile. With a beautiful love story, stunning animation, magical elements, and captivating music, this film is truly outstanding.

Stream Anastasia on Disney+.

‘Zombieland’ (2009)

This might not be an obvious choice for a romantic road movie, but it truly fits once you think about it. In the midst of a zombie apocalypse, Columbus (Jesse Eisenberg) is a nerdy survivor with a list of rules for avoiding brain-hungry zombies. He teams up with Tallahassee (Woody Harrelson), Little Rock (Abigail Breslin), and Wichita (Emma Stone) on a quest across the country to find a supposedly zombie-free zone.

Even though Columbus and Wichita start off as adversaries, they find love on their journey, blending romance, comedy, and horror. In a world of chaos, this road trip proves that love can thrive even in the face of an apocalypse.

Rent Zombieland on Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+.