Do you want to feel the vibes of Italy? Maybe through a movie or a tv series? In Italy there are tens or maybe hundreds filmed of both.
Our collection of films and tv series to inspire you to visit Italy is mainly for relaxing moments. Nothing too serious and nothing too “strong”.
Inspector Montalbano(1999 – 2021)
A drama, crime, mystery TV series of 37 episodes all filmed in Sicily.
The Two Popes (2019)
Currently playing on Netflix with protagonists Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce. Filmings in Vatican and Rome.
The Young Pope – TV Series (2016 )
Available on Netflix as well. The story is about young and charming, newly elected Pius XIII, aka Lenny Belardo who is the first American Pope in history. Protagonist Jude Law. Filmings in Vatican, Rome, and Venice.
Medici – TV Series (2016)
Medici, a political family drama set in Florence in the early fifteenth century, is also available on Netflix. Filming locations in Florence and other areas of Tuscany as well as Rome. Protagonists Daniel Sharman, Alessandra Mastronardi, Synnove Karlsen, Sebastian De Souza.
The Tourist (2010)
For lovers of Venice. A movie with mystery, drama, and action. Protagonists Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp. Available to watch on Netflix.
Benvenuti al Sud (2010)
A lovely and lively movie showcasing the best that the South of Italy has to offer. Filming locations include Santa Maria di Castellabate, in Campania, Milan, and Rome. Protagonists Claudio Bisio, Alessandro Siani, Angela Finocchiaro.
Eat Pray Love (2010)
Showcasing the true pleasure of nourishment by eating in Italy. Filming locations in Naples and Rome. Protagonists Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, and Richard Jenkins.
Casino Royale (2006)
Filming locations in Lake Como and Venice. Protagonists Daniel Craig, Eva Green, and Judi Dench.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Filming locations include Positano, Montepulciano in Siena, Cortona in Arezzo, Florence, and Rome. Protagonists Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh.
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
Filming locations include Palermo, Rome, Naples, Positano, Ischia, and Venice. Protagonists Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Jude Law.
The Godfather: Part III (1990)
Filming locations include several areas of Sicily, Vatican City, Viterbo, and Rome. Protagonists Al Pacino, Diane Keaton, Andy Garcia.
The Name of the Rose (1986)
Filming locations in Rome, Castello di Rocca Calascio inCalascio, and other locations in L’Aquila in the region of Abruzzo. Protagonists Sean Connery, Christian Slater, and Helmut Qualtinger.
Ladyhawke (1985)
Filming locations in various Italian Regions including Abruzzo, Lazio, Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Veneto. Protagonists Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer.
La Dolce Vita (1960)
An all times classic. Showcasing the best of Rome in the 60s. Protagonists Marcello Mastroianni, Anita Ekberg, Anouk Aimée.