RVs often show up in Hollywood films: As homes for the conspiracy theorist in the woods, the getaway vehicle after a crime, symbols of unorthodoxy or the epitome of luxury.
Whatever purpose RVs serve in a movie, it’s a fun treat to see fellow RVers (even if they’re fictional!) on the silver screen!
From comedy to action, thriller to drama, here’s a list of the 10 Best Movies with RVs!
2012
5/5
The apocalypse is brewing under the earth’s surface, and one of the few who knows is the “crazy conspiracy nut” living in the camper. Starring John Cusak, and Woody Harrelson (as the RV-dwelling pirate radio host), this film about the end of the world is tons of fun! Exploding volcanoes, massive tsunamis, colossal tectonic shifts… Give “2012” a watch here on Amazon
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
5/5
An absolute Christmas classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation has been a staple of American cinema for decades. Following the disfunctional- but charming- Griswold family, this is a great feel-good, laugh-out-loud comedy.
“Christmas Vacation” gave rise to a beloved cultural icon: RV-living, crazy Cousin Eddie, who coined the now often-quoted: “Merry Christmas! Shitter’s Full!” Eddie is such a popular character that he’s even spawned ugly Christmas sweaters and funny T-shirts! Watch “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” here on Amazon
A Goofy Movie
5/5
A wonderfully wholesome film for the family, A Goofy Movie, is a charming Father-Son story.
Goofy finds himself at a loss; The single father of teenage son, Max, who’s been pushing him away. Trying to reconnect, Goofy takes Max on a road trip: Bumpy at the start, the father-son duo discover a few things about love and growing up on their adventure together. Watch “A Goofy Movie” here on Amazon
Into the Wild
4/5
True adventurer at heart, a recent college grad leaves his life of privilege to explore the world. His end goal: Alaska.
“Into the Wild” is the dramatic portrait of a real life “tramp” and self-imposed vagabond, Christopher McCandless, a young man with an insatiable zest for life. McCandless’ eventual tragic death immortalized an abandoned VW bus in the middle of Alaska; Inspired by his joi de vivir, thousands of people over the years made the dangerous trek to sleep in his last resting place- many dying themselves- until the van’s removal in 2020. Watch “Into the Wild” here on Amazon
From Dusk Till Dawn
4/5
Quentin Tarantino’s vampire film begins in a carjacked RV: Two bad guys, up to no good, commandeer a family’s camper in order to get across the border. This movie is for a more mature audience, but if you’re a fan of vampires and Tarantino films, you’ll like this one! Watch “From Dusk Till Dawn” here on Amazon
The Blues Brothers
5/5
Another American classic, The Blues Brothers is a great all-ages musical film about two men on a “mission from God” to “get the band back together”.
Comedic geniuses John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, and John Candy star in this wonderfully funny film. Watch “The Blues Brothers” here on Amazon
Independence Day
4/5
Aliens are here, and they want to dominate our planet. A motely crew of characters form together to stop the alien invasion.
Randy Quaid reprises a “Cousin Eddie”-like role from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation: An unlikely hero living on the outskirts of society in a trailer park.
This is another family-friendly movie: A fast-paced, action-packed, alien-invader movie! Watch “Independence Day” here on Amazon
Breaking Bad
4.5/5
While not technically a film, “Breaking Bad” made RVs infamous. Playing a central “role” in the television series, an old, beat-up, $1,400 RV serves as the home base for cooking up the seriously illicit substance, “Blue Ice”.
When Walter White, a downtrodden high school chemistry teacher, is diagnosed with malignant lung cancer, he devises a scheme to make sure his family is financially secure after his death. His plan? Cook and sell crystal meth.
As White burrows deeper into the drug underworld, the former high school teacher becomes an unlikely player among the world’s kingpins. Watch Season One of “Breaking Bad” here on Amazon
Winnabego Man (NSFW)
4/5
Contents of a mysterious VHS tape containing the angry commercial outtakes of one, Jack Rebney, began to make its rounds online. Quickly becoming a viral sensation, a documentary maker decided to track Rebney down; To learn about the man behind the curse-word-laden rantings.
His search led him to a secluded mountain where Rebney has lived for decades, attempting to avoid the world that has now landed on his doorstep.
A surprisingly warm documentary, Winnabego Man is a film best suited for a more mature audience: Turns out, Jack Rebney, well into his 70s, still curses like a sailor. Watch “Winnabego Man” here on Amazon
Space Balls
4.45/5
The most famous RV space ship this side of Uranus is piloted by one handsome human and his dog/human hybrid friend. A parody movie based on Star Wars, this comedy written by Mel Brooks, starring Bill Pullman, John Candy, and 80s staple Rick Moranis, is a hilarious classic. Watch “Space Balls” here on Amazon