7 Films Featuring Epic Journeys To Watch

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Dec 09, 2024

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

Peter Jackson’s film follows Frodo, a young hobbit, who is given a ring with enigmatic powers. He and his three companions embark on a quest and arrive in the Elvish kingdom under the guidance of the wizard Gandalf.

The Straight Story (1999)

A biographical road drama film directed by David Lynch, based on the true story of Alvin Straight's 1994 journey across Iowa and Wisconsin on a lawn mower, to visit his estranged brother before he dies.

The Darjeeling Limited (2007)

Wes Anderson’s film follows three brothers who embarked on a rail trip across India a year after their father's passing to make amends. They are forced to reflect on their life by their experiences.

Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris follows when a family that decides to travel across the country and let their daughter participate in a beauty pageant, unaware of the surprises the journey has in store for them.

Seven Years in Tibet (1997)

Austrian climber Heinrich Harrer escapes from prison and makes his way to the sacred city of Lhasa. He works for the 14th Dalai Lama as an instructor and quickly gains his trust.

Into the Wild (2007)

A biographical adventure drama film directed by Sean Penn centers on a top student and an athlete Christopher who donates all his savings and hitch-hikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.

Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008)

A science fantasy action-adventure film by Eric Brevig follows a volcanologist and his nephew who embark on a mission to go look for his missing brother with help from a guide as they come across the center of the Earth.

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