7 Stay at Home Movies for the Road Trip Souls

National Lampoon’s Vacation:

Of course, this is on our list and obviously it’s first! Not only is this movie timeless, but is relatable to any family that has ever taken a road trip together. I remember A few vacations driving 1,000 miles to visit Disneyland… stuck in the car with my parents, two brothers and little sister. 15 hours. I think most of those memories I have blocked out, but luckily I can hit ‘play’ on this movie and have all those memories screaming back… but in a good way 🙂

Identity Thief:

If you haven’t seen this movie it’s pretty great. Melissa McCarthy plays her fun crazy self and Jason Bateman always does a good job of being the down to earth kind of guy. The polar opposites make for a fun ride (no pun intended). On a side note, I know Identity theft is a big deal… but I will have to admit, I’ve always wished a frugal and fiscally responsible adult would steal my identity and rack up a good credit score!

Little Miss Sunshine:

One of those movies that gets better every time you watch it. All about growth through a journey with a “dysfunctional” family that share a deep love for each other, even if they don’t show it all the time… So basically pretty relatable to anyone. And I don’t know why, but a road trip that involves an amazing yellow VW van seems like, no matter what, things are going to be ok!

The Fundamentals of Caring:

First, I must say, I do enjoy me some Paul Rudd! Whether he is a guy looking for a best friend (I Love You Man) or running around with a bunch of ants (yep, you guessed it, Antman), there is something about Paul Rudd that I find charming. This movie takes us on a journey of self-discovery as well as a point where we see the largest cow and the deepest pit. This movie delivers win after win!

Are We There Yet?

I remember when this movie first came out… Big bad Ice Cube was all of a sudden a suburban Mr. Nice Guy…. and I loved it! He has that edgy ultra-tough guy look and swagger that makes it all the better when a few kids breakthrough that and show the softer side. I would be lying if I didn’t say that the perfect road trip would be in a 1972 Cadillac el Dorado Convertable with Ice Cube… Fun guy that can handle anything… and bonus, our dinks would always be nice and cold.

Due Date:

Iron Man and Zach Galifianakis with a perm… I didn’t have to even see the movie to know it was going to be great (on a side note: I for sure had to google Zach’s last name). We have all spent time with people that just slightly rubbed us the wrong way… now imagine taking a road trip with them! This movie captures all of that perfectly! It even shows a new way to appreciate those somewhat annoying friends or family. Almost makes you rethink taking that road trip they’ve been wanting to take with you… almost.

The Muppets Movie:

This might of been the first time a lot of use learned about road trips. Traveling across the country with an entourage of muppets would be a dream come true. Talk about setting up unrealistic expectations. My first road trip had 0 muppets, 0 frogs playing banjo, and wasn’t driven by a comedic bear… so it was a slight let down. Although, the guy hunting me for my frog legs was the same.

And I can’t stress this enough, Kermit signing rainbow connection is one of the best movie openings of all time. Don’t try to argue, I am pretty firm on this!

(I might end this blog with a special musical number… I guess we will have to see)