The best road trip movies and shows, ranked

71 road-trip titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1Green Book (2018)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A witty and earnest journey through the 1962 Deep South reveals an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.Netflix
2. 2Logan (2017)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA weary mutant's last stand against dark forces is a bleak and melancholy fight for a young girl's future.Disney+
3. 3Into the Wild (2007)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RAn earnest young man abandons everything to find himself in the Alaskan wilderness, embracing a melancholy, intimate journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · YouTube (free)
4. 4Captain Fantastic (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA father's off-grid ideals clash with the modern world as his unique family navigates an emotional journey.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
5. 5North by Northwest (1959)Mildly scary · brisk · GA Madison Avenue ad man is mistaken for a spy, launching a brisk, pulpy cross-country chase.Plex · Tubi
6. 6Rain Man (1988)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.Prime Video · Max · Hoopla
7. 7Stand by Me (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RFour young friends embark on a gritty, nostalgic journey that blends wholesome humor with melancholy self-discovery.Max
8. 8The End of the F***ing World (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MATwo rebellious teens embark on a bleak road trip, blending dark humor with a search for belonging.Netflix
9. 9Little Miss Sunshine (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA dysfunctional family's road trip to a child beauty pageant becomes a darkly comic, heartwarming, and whimsical journey.
10. 10Paris, Texas (1984)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA silent wanderer slowly pieces together his past, confronting the intimate, bleak memories of a broken family.Max · Criterion · Plex
11. 11Ice Age (2002)No gore · measured · PGThree mismatched prehistoric animals embark on a heartwarming adventure to reunite a lost human infant with his family.Disney+
12. 12Wild Strawberries (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burnAn aging doctor's road trip becomes a dreamlike journey through his melancholy memories and regrets.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
13. 13Straight Outta Compton (2015)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RFive young men transform their frustration and anger into powerful music, sparking an epic cultural rebellion.Netflix · Starz
14. 14Three Men and a Leg (1997)No gore · briskThree friends on a chaotic road trip across Italy try to deliver a bizarre, priceless wooden leg.
15. 15The Blues Brothers (1980)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · RTwo brothers on a divine mission unleash musical mayhem and vehicular destruction across Chicago.Netflix
16. 16Zombieland (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RSurvivors of a zombie apocalypse discover that their biggest threat might be their own darkly comic dysfunction.Max
17. 17Sonic the Hedgehog (2020)No gore · brisk · PGA speedy, blue hedgehog and an evil genius clash in a brisk, wholesome, and campy sci-fi comedy.Hulu · Paramount+ · Kanopy
18. 18Thelma & Louise (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends on a weekend getaway find liberation and resilience as their adventure turns into a life on the run.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
19. 19Cars (2006)No gore · measured · GA hotshot race car learns life's true speed in a heartwarming, whimsical adventure with wholesome humor.Disney+
20. 20Carol (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA department store clerk in 1950s New York finds intimate, melancholic romance with an older, married woman.Kanopy · Hoopla · Tubi
21. 21The Straight Story (1999)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GAn earnest, intimate journey across states unfolds on a lawnmower, mending a family bond.Disney+
22. 22As Good as It Gets (1997)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A misanthropic author, a single mother, and a gay artist forge an unlikely, heartwarming friendship.
23. 23Road to Perdition (2002)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA hitman's son witnesses a murder, forcing them on a gritty, suspenseful journey of revenge and survival.Kanopy · Hoopla
24. 24Hell or High Water (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RTwo desperate brothers rob banks across West Texas, fueling a gritty, suspenseful, and melancholy crime drama.Max
25. 25Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)Light gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA drug-fueled journalist and his attorney descend into unrelenting, darkly comic chaos in Las Vegas.Criterion
26. 26The Bucket List (2007)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A billionaire and a mechanic, sharing a hospital room, embark on a witty, heartwarming journey of self-discovery.
27. 27Nebraska (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA father and son chase a phantom fortune across dusty plains, finding humor and connection in quiet, earnest moments.Kanopy · Hoopla
28. 28Nomadland (2021)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA woman navigates the American West in her van, finding intimate, gritty beauty in a life untethered.Netflix
29. 29Y Tu Mamá También (2001)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwo teenage boys and an older woman embark on a road trip, exploring life, friendship, and intimacy.AMC+
30. 30The Fundamentals of Caring (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn unlikely caregiver and his witty client embark on a road trip, finding connection and humor along the way.Netflix
31. 31We're the Millers (2013)No gore · brisk · RA veteran pot dealer assembles a fake family for a brisk, raunchy crime comedy that’s broadly campy.
32. 32Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987)No gore · brisk · RAn uptight executive's chaotic journey home for Thanksgiving becomes a heartwarming, briskly paced comedy of errors.Kanopy
33. 33Chef (2014)No gore · measured · RA chef rediscovers his passion for food and family on a heartwarming, wholesome journey in a food truck.Prime Video · Kanopy
34. 34Drive My Car (2021)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · NRA melancholy slow-burn unfolds as a theater director and his driver navigate grief and past secrets.Criterion
35. 35Zombieland: Double Tap (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RA snarky makeshift family faces evolved zombies and growing pains across the American heartland.Max
36. 36The Family Plan (2023)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A former assassin's past forces his unsuspecting family into a brisk and broadly humorous adventure.Apple TV+
37. 37Dumb and Dumber (1994)No gore · brisk · PG-13Two blissfully ignorant friends embark on a cross-country adventure, leaving a trail of broad, raunchy mayhem.
38. 38Lolita (1997)Light gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA bleak, intimate drama unfolds as a middle-aged novelist becomes chillingly obsessed with a teenager.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
39. 39Sideways (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo friends on a wine-soaked road trip find whimsical romance and melancholy laughs in California.
40. 40Civil War (2024)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RWar journalists navigate a bleak, relentless landscape as the United States descends into a suspenseful civil conflict.YouTube (free)
41. 41National Lampoon's Vacation (1983)No gore · brisk · RA wholesome family road trip quickly devolves into broad, briskly paced comedic misadventures.
42. 42Locke (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA man's carefully constructed life unravels over one tense, melancholy night in his car.
43. 43Easy Rider (1969)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RTwo Harley-riding hippies chase spiritual truth across a gritty landscape, finding only melancholy and pulpy adventure.
44. 44A Goofy Movie (1995)No gore · measured · GA father and son's cross-country road trip becomes a heartwarming, humorous adventure of understanding and connection.Disney+
45. 45Poker Face (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-MAA woman with an uncanny lie-detecting ability encounters whimsical mysteries and pulpy crimes on the open road.Peacock
46. 46Bones and All (2022)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo drifters find intimate, romantic connection on a bleak road trip, confronting their terrifying pasts.The Roku Channel · Tubi
47. 47Leap Year (2010)No gore · measured · PGA determined woman's romantic quest across Ireland becomes a cozy, whimsical journey of unexpected broad humor.Starz
48. 48Me, Myself & Irene (2000)No gore · brisk · RA mild-mannered cop’s aggressive alter ego battles for love in this absurdly funny, pulpy romp.
49. 49The Marksman (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk thriller unfolds as a reluctant defender and a young boy flee relentless cartel assassins across the border.Prime Video · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
50. 50Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle (2004)Light gore · brisk · RTwo friends embark on a brisk, darkly comic, and raunchy odyssey for burgers.
51. 51Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RAn asteroid approaches as a man's road trip to lost love becomes a darkly comedic, melancholy journey.
52. 52The Devil's Rejects (2005)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA murderous family on the run faces a lawman just as ruthless, in a darkly comedic and gritty pursuit.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
53. 53Mr. Bean's Holiday (2007)No gore · brisk · GA bumbling tourist creates holiday chaos across France while reuniting a boy with his father.YouTube (free)
54. 54Vacation (2015)No gore · brisk · RA cross-country road trip to Walley World becomes a brisk, raunchy, and campy family adventure.Paramount+
55. 55I'm Thinking of Ending Things (2020)Mildly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA woman's misgivings about her new boyfriend unravel into a bleak, dreamlike mystery.Netflix
56. 56Over the Top (1987)No gore · measured · PGA determined trucker arm-wrestles his way to redemption and a second chance with his estranged son.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
57. 57Road Trip (2000)No gore · brisk · RFour college friends embark on a raunchy, brisk adventure to intercept a homemade sex tape.Paramount+
58. 58Rat Race (2001)No gore · brisk · PG-13A casino tycoon pits six strangers in a broad, absurdist dash for cash, full of campy, brisk adventure.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
59. 59Sex Drive (2008)No gore · brisk · RA high school senior's cross-country adventure for love becomes a raunchy, campy, and briskly paced road trip.Prime Video · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
60. 60Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008)Light gore · brisk · RTwo hapless stoners face absurd accusations and raunchy misadventures on a brisk, darkly comic escape.
61. 61Dirty Grandpa (2016)No gore · brisk · RA straight-laced guy’s life unravels on a brisk, raunchy road trip with his wild grandpa.
62. 62Wild Hogs (2007)No gore · brisk · PG-13Four suburban bikers find broad, raunchy humor and feel-good adventure on the open road.
63. 63Magic Mike XXL (2015)No gore · brisk · RA raunchy and wholesome road trip delivers uplifting, crowd-pleasing performances from the Kings of Tampa.Starz
64. 64The Signal (2014)Mildly scary · measured · PG-13A road trip into the unknown becomes a waking nightmare of atmospheric dread and unsettling discoveries.
65. 65The Mexican (2001)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA reluctant bagman chases a cursed pistol through Mexico, balancing broad humor with darkly comic romance.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
66. 66Pieces of April (2003)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest, intimate Thanksgiving dinner descends into witty chaos as a family confronts their melancholy past.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
67. 67Dumb and Dumber To (2014)No gore · brisk · PG-13Two dimwitted friends embark on a brisk, absurd road trip, twenty years later, in a feel-good, campy comedy.YouTube (free)
68. 68A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas (2011)Light gore · brisk · RA raunchy and absurdist Christmas adventure unfolds as two friends accidentally ignite a holiday disaster.
69. 69The Strangers: Prey at Night (2018)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RMasked killers stalk a family through a deserted mobile home park, testing every limit of survival.Max · Tubi
70. 70American Pie Presents: The Naked Mile (2006)No gore · brisk · RA Stifler cousin races to lose his virginity amidst raunchy college antics and broad, campy humor.
71. 71How It Ends (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavyA desperate father races through apocalyptic chaos, battling unknown threats to reunite with his pregnant wife.Netflix

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