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Travel Movies

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Ready for a vacation but don't want the expense or hassle of getting away? Take a virtual family vacation with one of our favorite travel movies -- from Rome to Tokyo, these flicks are ready for some serious globetrotting.

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Handy Manny: Motorcycle Adventure Poster Image
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Handy Manny: Motorcycle Adventure

age 3+

Colorful cartoon teaches the importance of la familia.

December 1, 2009 2009 G (45 minutes)
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Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Road Rally

age 3+

Disney pals’ journey has good messages for tots.

September 7, 2010 2010 NR (70 minutes)
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Island of Lemurs: Madagascar

age 5+

Nature docu explores fascinating world & history of lemurs.

April 4, 2014 2014 G (40 minutes)
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Jasper: Journey to the End of the World

age 5+

Original, funny adventure has mild danger, comic pratfalls.

March 10, 2015 2015 NR (80 minutes)
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Migration Movie Poster: A mallard holding two smaller ducks and a chipmunk stands in a sea of yellow rubber ducky toys.
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Migration

age 6+

Funny animated adventure is just ducky; some peril, threats.

December 22, 2023 2023 PG (83 minutes)
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Mr. Bean's Holiday

age 6+

Slight, slapstick-heavy comedy will amuse kids.

August 23, 2007 2007 G (90 minutes)
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Muppets Most Wanted

age 6+

Amusing Muppets sequel ups the gags, as well as the action.

March 21, 2014 2014 PG (112 minutes)
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The Great Race

age 6+

Perfect family movie is fun from beginning to end.

July 1, 1965 1965 NR (160 minutes)
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Up

age 6+

Pixar's stunning adventure is an upper for everyone.

May 29, 2009 2009 PG (98 minutes)
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Pee-Wee's Big Adventure

age 7+

Just as charming and curious as it was in 1985.

August 9, 1985 1985 PG (90 minutes)
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MOVIE

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines

age 7+

Top gun of slapstick early-aviation comedies.

June 16, 1965 1965 G (138 minutes)
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Blink movie poster: Four White children sit on top of a yellow van with a rainbow soaring up behind them
MOVIE

Blink

age 8+

Moving travel docu encourages kids to see the world.

October 4, 2024 2024 PG (84 minutes)
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MOVIE

Antarctica: A Year on Ice

age 9+

Incredible docu captures human details of remote existence.

November 28, 2014 2014 PG (91 minutes)
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MOVIE

Roman Holiday

age 9+

Delightful classic is perfect for family movie night.

September 2, 1953 1953 NR (118 minutes)
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MOVIE

Buena Vista Social Club

age 10+

Cuban musicians tell their life stories in slow-paced tale.

July 21, 1999 1999 G (105 minutes)
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White Lion

age 10+

Poignant story blends gorgeous footage with mild peril.

February 19, 2010 2010 PG (88 minutes)
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A Room with a View

age 11+

Glorious romance most likely to appeal to older kids.

April 1, 1985 1985 NR (116 minutes)
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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

age 11+

Indy's first raucous adventure has peril, stereotypes.

June 12, 1981 1981 PG (115 minutes)
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

age 11+

Epic book adaptation is fabulous but also violent and scary.

December 19, 2001 2001 PG-13 (208 minutes)
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The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

age 12+

Sensitive portrayal of four girls' friendships.

June 1, 2005 2005 PG (119 minutes)
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