Famous Road Trip Movies Part I

While real-life road trips can be an adventure, they're often plagued by long bouts of boredom and monotony. Sometimes, it's far more enjoyable to experience a cross-country trip from the comfort of your own living room. Here are some of the most famous road trip movies for you and your family to enjoy.

Little Miss Sunshine
Packing the extended family in a cramped VW bus isn't among the top car travel tips. However, that's exactly what the Hoover family does in Little Miss Sunshine, according to Amazon.com. This quirky Sundance favorite follows the Hoovers as they trek from New Mexico to Los Angeles in pursuit of daughter Olive's dream to win the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant - accompanied by a crotchety grandfather, silent teenage son, overwhelmed parents and a near-suicidal professor.

Thelma & Louise
Starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, Thelma & Louise tells the story of two women who hit the road to escape their ordinary lives. However, they end up fleeing the law for Mexico in a '66 Thunderbird after Louise shoots a rapist threatening Thelma, MetaCritic.com reports. This film also provided one of Brad Pitt's earliest roles.

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