‘The Tourist’ (2010)

The Tourist follows Elise Clifton-Ward (Angelina Jolie), the lover of fugitive Alexander Pearce, who is tasked with leading police on a wild-goose chase through Europe.

At her lover’s behest, Elise goes to Venice where she must pick out an innocent man and make the police believe he is Pearce. Frank Tupelo (Johnny Depp), an American tourist who comes to Italy following a heartbreak, gets caught in the firing line.

Roman Holiday

Of all the films on our list, this one, from Holywood’s Golden Age, is the most classic.

If you love Audry Hepburn, Greggory Peck, Rome, black and white films, royalty, rebelling against authority, fabulous new haircuts, romance, adventure, gelato, Italian food, Vespa rides, and 1950s Italy – then this is the film for you. If you’ve never had a chance to watch Roman Holiday, you’re missing out on the Italian adventure of the century!

‘Under The Tuscan Sun’ (2003)

Based on Frances Mayes’ 1996 memoir of the same name, Under The Tuscan Sun follows newly divorced writer Frances (Diane Lane), who goes to Tuscany after taking over her heavily pregnant best friend’s plane ticket. At a crossroads in her life, Frances decides to buy a run-down villa in Tuscany and do it up. She gets to know new friends, lovers, and more about herself.

Life is Beautiful (‘La Vita è Bella’)

Thanks to the incredible comedic talents and creative imagination of writer, director & star, Roberto Benigni, you almost forget that you’re watching a tragedy.

  If you have never had the privilege of watching this beautiful masterpiece, it’s worth every tear you will no doubt shed as you watch. One of the highest-grossing foreign-language films of all time, this film won scores of awards, including Best Foreign Language Film, and Best Actor for Roberto Benigni.

‘Eat Pray Love’ (2010)

Based on Elizabeth Gilbert’s 2006 memoir of the same name, Eat Pray Love follows recently divorced Liz (Julia Roberts) who decides to embark on a journey of self-discovery with three simple directives: Eat. Pray. Love. Of course, the “Eat” portion of the film is set in Italy. Liz spends four months of pure bliss eating pasta, pizza, and gelato.

Malena

This is the second film on our list that was not only filmed in Italy but also is 100% in Italian with English subtitles. Malena is an Oscar-nominated, must-watch Italian film with a surprise ending that will warm your heart and make you believe in true love and forgiveness.

‘No Time To Die’ (2021)

No Time To Die is the twenty-fifth film in the Bond saga and Daniel Craig’s final appearance as 007. Bond’s hair-raising adventures take place primarily in the Southern Italian city of Matera.

The city is made up of hundreds of tiny grottoes, making it the perfect place for a car chase. The scene in question is spliced with elements of nearby Gravina di Puglia, in particular Bond’s jump from La Gravina bridge. In between being an international super spy, Bond gets down to the beach with Madeline (Lea Seydoux) at Spiaggia Cent’Ammari in Potenza.

The Godfather

The Godfather is an American film based on the best-selling novel by Mario Puzo.

The movie follows the Corleone crime family in New York City during the 1940s and 1950s. Although the film is not set entirely in Italy, several scenes take place in the country, including the opening sequence set on the fictional island of Corleone.

The Italian Job

The Italian Job is a crime drama set in Venice that follows the exploits of Mark Wahlberg’s character as he plots an elaborate theft with his accomplices. It passes through St. Mark’s Square, the Grand Canal, and the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute—one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

Gladiator

Gladiator is a historical drama starring Russell Crowe as Maximus Decimus Meridius, a Roman general who is betrayed and sold into slavery. Maximus becomes a gladiator in the hope of one day being able to return to his family. He quickly becomes one of the most successful fighters in the arena, leading to a battle with the emperor’s corrupt son.