Lonely Planet is a romantic drama film written and directed by Susannah Grant. The Netflix film follows the story of a reclusive novelist on a prestigious writer’s retreat in Morocco trying to get over her writer’s block but she soon meets a young man and they soon begin to fall for each other. Lonely Planet stars Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth in the lead roles with Diana Silvers, Younès Boucif, Adriano Giannini, and Rachida Brakni starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the romance, beautiful scenery, and compelling characters in Lonely Planet here are some similar films you should check out next.
Under the Tuscan Sun (Rent on Prime Video)
Under the Tuscan Sun is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Audrey Wells. The 2003 film follows the story of Frances Mayes, a 35-year-old San Francisco writer dealing with a recent divorce and terminal writer’s block and depression. To get away from all that she decides to buy a house in Tuscany where she tries to change her life. Under the Tuscan stars Diane Lane in the lead role with Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan, and Raoul Bova starring in supporting roles.
Leap Year (Rent on Prime Video)
Leap Year is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Anand Tucker from a screenplay co-written by Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan. The 2010 film follows the story of Anna Brady, a young woman who decides to travel to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend on a leap day, but on her journey, she comes across many problems and a charming man. Leap Year stars Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, and John Lithgow.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (Tubi, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Vicky Cristina Barcelona is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The 2008 film revolves around Vicky and Cristina, two friends on a summer holiday in Barcelona who participate in an illicit affair with a handsome artist but what they don’t know is that his dangerous ex-wife is about to come back into the picture. Vicky Cristina Barcelona stars Javier Bardem, Patricia Clarkson, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall, Penélope Cruz, Kevin Dunn, and Chris Messina.
Lost in Translation (Prime Video)
Lost in Translation is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. The 2003 film follows the story of Bob, an American actor in Tokyo for an ad film who meets Charlotte, whose husband left her behind. Soon both of them find themselves find a friend in each other. Lost in Translation stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson in the lead roles with Giovanni Ribisi, Anna Faris, and Fumihiro Hayashi starring in supporting roles.
Midnight in Paris (Rent on Prime Video)
Midnight in Paris is a fantasy romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The 2011 film follows Gil, a writer on a vacation in Paris with his fiancée and her family as he also tries to finish his debut novel. Soon he finds himself falling out of love with his fiancée after some strangely romantic experiences. Midnight in Paris stars Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion Cotillard, Léa Seydoux, Corey Stoll, Tom Hiddleston, Michael Sheen, and Adrien Brody.
Home Again (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Home Again is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Hallie Meyers-Shyer. The 2017 film follows the story of Alice, a recently divorced woman who lets three aspiring young filmmakers stay in her guesthouse but soon begins to develop feelings towards one of them but when her ex-husband comes back into her life, it gets complicated. Home Again stars Reese Witherspoon, Nat Wolff, Jon Rudnitsky, Pico Alexander, Lake Bell, Reid Scott, Dolly Wells, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen, and Jen Kirkman.
The Idea of You (Prime Video)
The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter who also wrote the screenplay with Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Robinne Lee, the 2024 film follows the story of a 40-year-old single mother who unexpectedly falls for a 24-year-old popular boy band singer, but their age gap and the public attention get in their way. The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in the lead roles with Ella Rubin, Viktor White, Reid Scott, Perry Mattfeld, and Dakota Adan starring in supporting roles.