- “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” (2002) – A romantic comedy about a Greek-American woman and her eccentric, traditional Greek family.
- “Mamma Mia!” (2008) – A musical featuring the hits of ABBA, set on the fictional Greek island of Kalokairi, where a bride-to-be tries to discover her father’s identity.
- “Zorba the Greek” (1964) – An iconic drama based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, portraying the friendship between an uptight Englishman and a free-spirited Greek man.
- “Captain Corelli’s Mandolin” (2001) – A historical romance set during World War II, about a Greek island occupied by Italian troops and a forbidden love story.
- “Before Midnight” (2013) – The third installment of Richard Linklater’s romantic trilogy, following a couple’s passionate encounters over the years, this time set in Greece.
- “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” (2005) – A coming-of-age drama about four friends who stay connected through a pair of magical jeans sent between them, with part of the story taking place in Greece.
- “Boy on a Dolphin” (1957) – An adventure film starring Sophia Loren as a Greek sponge diver who discovers a valuable artifact, leading to thrilling events.
- “Troy” (2004) – An epic historical war film based on the Greek mythological story of the Trojan War, starring Brad Pitt as the mythical Greek hero Achilles.
- “Mediterraneo” (1991) – An Italian comedy-drama set on a Greek island during World War II, where a group of Italian soldiers become enchanted by the island life.
- “Never on Sunday” (1960) – A romantic comedy about an American scholar who visits Greece and becomes enamored with the free-spirited prostitute, portrayed by Melina Mercouri.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Greece
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