Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House
Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, Melvyn Douglas
A man and his wife decide they can afford to have a house in the country built to their specifications. It's a lot more trouble than they think.
Why you'll love it
The film follows a man's venture into building the perfect home, facing numerous obstacles along the way, aligning with the idea of 'renovation'.
The Holiday
Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law
Amanda lives in LA and is a movie trailer editor. Iris lives in Surrey and is a journalist. The two decide to swap houses for two weeks at Christmas - both trying to forget their troubled love lives, until love finds them anyways.
Why you'll love it
The characters swap homes for the holidays, leading to personal growth and the renovation of their lives.
Under the Tuscan Sun
Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh
A writer impulsively buys a villa in Tuscany in order to change her life.
Why you'll love it
After a life-changing event, the protagonist renovates a villa in Italy, which is a process of self-discovery and starting anew.
The Money Pit
Tom Hanks, Shelley Long, Alexander Godunov
A young couple struggles to repair a hopelessly dilapidated house.
Why you'll love it
A couple struggles with the hilarious challenges of home renovation, which can resonate with the theme of 'renovation'.