Romantic Road Trips: Films About Drivers and Chauffeurs

Description: A drifter with a reputation for arson arrives in a small Southern town, where he becomes involved with the daughter of a wealthy family, leading to a complex love story.

Fact: The film was based on three works by William Faulkner, and Paul Newman's role as Ben Quick was one of his early career-defining performances.

Description: While primarily a comedy about a sentient car, the film includes a romantic subplot between the car's owner, a race car driver, and his love interest.

Fact: The film was the first in a series of Disney's "Herbie" movies, with the Volkswagen Beetle becoming an iconic character.

Description: This heartwarming film follows the evolving relationship between an elderly Southern Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur, highlighting themes of friendship, race, and love.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Picture, and Morgan Freeman's performance as Hoke Colburn was critically acclaimed.

Description: While not strictly about a driver, this film features a young man returning to his village to arrange his father's funeral, where he learns about his parents' love story, which involved a village teacher and a local driver.

Fact: The film was China's submission for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Description: This anthology film follows the lives of three owners of a luxurious car, one of which is a chauffeur who falls in love with a passenger.

Fact: The film features an all-star cast including Ingrid Bergman, Rex Harrison, and Shirley MacLaine.

Description: Although more of a crime thriller, the film's central character is a professional getaway driver, and his interactions with a mysterious woman add a romantic subplot.

Fact: Walter Hill, the director, was known for his minimalist dialogue approach, which adds to the film's tension.

Description: A British mechanic falls for a high-society woman whose car he's repairing, leading to a cross-class romance that challenges societal norms.

Fact: This film was one of the first to explore class differences in a romantic context in British cinema.

Description: A chauffeur's life takes an unexpected turn when he falls for his employer's daughter, leading to a series of comedic and romantic misadventures.

Fact: The film was shot entirely on location in London, showcasing the city's charm.

Description: Part of BMW's short film series, this episode features a driver who becomes involved in a romantic encounter with a movie star.

Fact: Directed by Guy Ritchie, this short film was part of a larger marketing campaign for BMW.

Description: A silent film where the daughter of a chauffeur falls in love with a wealthy young man, leading to a series of romantic and comedic events.

Fact: This film is one of the earliest examples of a romantic comedy involving a chauffeur, showcasing the genre's long history.