5 Best Inspirational Movies If You Still Miss Eat Pray Love
Searching for yourself, your place and your happiness.
In 2010, Ryan Murphy's uplifting melodrama Eat Pray Love premiered. According to the plot, Julia Roberts' character decides to divorce and embark on a solo journey that can change the woman's life forever.
To get you in the mood, we've rounded up five other movies that are similar to Eat Pray Love.
1. A Good Year, 2006
Many people know Ridley Scott as a master of sci-fi or adventure films. But the director's filmography also includes an uplifting melodrama starring Russell Crowe and Marion Cotillard.
London broker Max learns of the death of his uncle. As a child, Max often vacationed with a relative in the vineyards of southern France, but in recent decades the man has worked too much and has not visited his uncle.
The man receives a letter confirming that he has inherited a house in Provence. He comes, hoping to sell the property quickly and return to his old routine. Upon arrival, however, Max discovers that he is not the only one claiming his uncle's inheritance.
2. Letters to Juliet, 2010
Journalist Sophie and her boyfriend Victor go on a trip to Verona. Sophie's boyfriend is busy with work, so the romantic trip does not go as planned and Sophie spends time without her lover.
Walking alone, Sophie meets a group of women who answer letters sent to the address of Shakespeare's Juliet. The woman discovers a message sent 50 years ago.
Claire asked for advice about a certain Italian. Sophie decides to answer the letter, inspiring the elderly Englishwoman to travel to Italy in search of her former love.
3. Wild, 2014
After experiencing personal tragedies, Cheryl sets out on a solo hike along the Pacific Crest Trail with a large backpack on her back. The difficult journey is expected to take about three months.
Hundreds of miles and hours of reflection lie ahead – on a recent divorce, the death of her mother, childhood trauma. The road and the daily obstacles help the woman heal her emotional wounds and find answers to numerous questions within herself.
Director Jean-Marc Vallée made a therapeutic film about the consequences of depression, the healing power of travel, and the attempt to find harmony.
4. Vicky Cristina Barcelona, 2008
Vicky Cristina Barcelona is another movie that makes you want to pack your bags and go on vacation. It is easy to guess that the city of Barcelona plays an important role in the plot, where the love affairs of two very different friends unfold.
The freedom-loving Cristina and the rational Vicky come to Spain for a vacation. On their first day in the new place, the woman meet the artist Juan Antonio. Soon the two find themselves drawn into a relationship with the man.
The already complicated vacation romance is further complicated by the appearance of Antonio's ex-wife, who still seems to be in love with the artist.
5. Under the Tuscan Sun, 2003
Writer Frances learns of her husband's infidelity. Divorce, disappointment in her lover, and a creative crisis plunge the woman into depression.
A friend suggests that Frances take a break from her problems and travel to sunny Italy. The vacation does the woman good. Soon Frances is thinking about settling in Tuscany.
There are many similarities between the two movies. First, both main characters are writers. Second, both Frances and Elizabeth are going through divorce proceedings. Third, each learns to enjoy life again by exploring the world.