Budget Travel Documentaries and Films

Expedition Happiness is a 2017 documentary film that follows the journey of Felix Starck and Selima Taibi, a couple who sold all their possessions and traveled the world for a year in a converted school bus.

The Beach is a 2000 adventure drama film directed by Danny Boyle and starring Leonardo DiCaprio. The film tells the story of a young American backpacker who travels to Thailand and discovers a secret beach paradise.

Living on One Dollar is a 2012 documentary film that follows the journey of four young Americans who live on $1 per day for two months in rural Guatemala.

Eat Pray Love is a 2010 romantic drama film directed by Ryan Murphy and starring Julia Roberts. The film tells the story of a woman who travels to Italy, India, and Indonesia in search of self-discovery.

The Age of Stupid is a 2009 documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong. The film explores the impact of climate change and other environmental issues on the world.

EuroTrip is a 2004 comedy film directed by Jeff Schaffer and starring Scott Mechlowicz, Jacob Pitts, Michelle Trachtenberg, Travis Wester, and Jessica Boehrs. The film tells the story of a group of friends who travel to Europe on a budget.

The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 biographical drama film directed by Walter Salles and starring Gael García Bernal and Rodrigo de la Serna. The film tells the story of a young Ernesto Guevara, who would later become known as Che Guevara, and his friend Alberto Granado, who travel through South America on a motorcycle.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a 2011 comedy-drama film directed by John Madden and starring Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, and Dev Patel. The film tells the story of a group of British retirees who move to India to live in a retirement home.

City of God is a 2002 Brazilian crime drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles and Kátia Lund. The film tells the story of two boys growing up in a favela in Rio de Janeiro.

Out of Africa is a 1985 romantic drama film directed by Sydney Pollack and starring Meryl Streep and Robert Redford. The film tells the story of a Danish woman who moves to Africa to start a coffee plantation.

The Age of Stupid is a 2009 documentary film directed by Franny Armstrong. The film explores the impact of climate change and other environmental issues on the world.

The Inbetweeners 2 is a 2014 British comedy film directed by Iain Morris and starring Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, James Buckley, and Blake Harrison. The film tells the story of a group of friends who travel to Australia on a budget.

Antarctica: A Year on Ice is a 2013 documentary film directed by Anthony Powell. The film follows the journey of a young woman who travels to Antarctica to work as a research assistant.

Whale Rider is a 2002 New Zealand drama film directed by Niki Caro and starring Keisha Castle-Hughes. The film tells the story of a young Maori girl who dreams of becoming a chief.

Salaam Bombay! is a 1988 Indian drama film directed by Mira Nair. The film tells the story of a young boy who runs away from home and ends up living in the slums of Mumbai.