Into the Wild
Emile Hirsch, Vince Vaughn, Catherine Keener
After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, the film follows a young man who gives up his possessions and savings to travel across America to Alaska, embracing a life of freedom and adventure.
Up in the Air
George Clooney, Vera Farmiga, Anna Kendrick
Ryan's job is to travel around the country firing off people. When his boss hires Natalie, who proposes firing people via video conference, he tries to convince her that her method is a mistake.
Why you'll love it
The main character, who lives out of his suitcase, begins to question his lifestyle and personal relationships as he approaches a significant career milestone.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig, Jon Daly
When both he and a colleague are about to lose their job, Walter takes action by embarking on an adventure more extraordinary than anything he ever imagined.
Why you'll love it
The protagonist embarks on a global adventure, breaking out of his mundane routine and experiencing life to the fullest.
Wild
Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.
Why you'll love it
The film tells the story of a woman who hikes the Pacific Crest Trail as a way to recover from personal tragedy and rediscover herself.
Eat Pray Love
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, Richard Jenkins
A married woman realizes how unhappy her marriage really is, and that her life needs to go in a different direction. After a painful divorce, she takes off on a round-the-world journey to "find herself".
Why you'll love it
After a painful divorce, the protagonist travels the world to find healing and self-discovery in Italy, India, and Indonesia.