If you're craving a beach holiday or just a trip to somewhere warm but don't have time to travel right now, why not try a Netflix movie set in one of those locations instead [1]? Netflix has so many movies set in truly tropical locations or that feature a beautiful beach. Whether it's the tropics of the Caribbean or a deserted island in the middle of nowhere, these movies all have one thing in common: sun and warmth. Not all the movies are feel-good ones though — we had to include some thrillers [2]! So scroll through and find the location and genre of your choice and prepare to be transported.
Like Father
After a failed wedding, this woman takes her dad on her honeymoon cruise through the Caribbean.
Watch Like Father on Netflix [4].
The Do-Over
Adam Sandler [5] and David Spade escape their lives to start over in Puerto Rico, but the new identities they've assumed get them into huge trouble.
Watch The Do-Over on Netflix [6].
The Laundromat
This film takes place in a few different locations, but naturally a movie about the Panama Papers will have scenes set in Panama.
Watch The Laundromat on Netflix [7].
Die Another Day
James Bond jets all over the world in this movie, but one of his stops is in picturesque Cuba.
Watch Die Another Day on Netflix [8].
Rip Tide
Watch as this teen escapes her life in New York to head to Australia where she finds the beach, the sun, and new friends.
Watch Rip Tide on Netflix [9].
Adore
Two women in Australia fall in love with each other's teenage sons and it, naturally, gets a little iffy.
Watch Adore on Netflix [10].
Y Tu Mama Tambien
This coming-of-age film sets its scenes in the heat of Mexico, which just adds to the intimate story line of these three main characters.
Watch Y Tu Mama Tambien on Netflix [11].
Blow
This movie tells the true story of George Jung's (Johnny Depp [12]) drug trafficking between the US and Cartagena, Colombia, in the 1970s and '80s.
Watch Blow on Netflix [13].
Paradise Beach
French film Paradise Beach [14] is a gritty gang film that primarily takes place in a beach town in Thailand.
Watch Paradise Beach on Netflix [15].
Ibiza: Love Drunk
Harper (Gillian Jacobs) is sent to Spain for a work trip but ends up in Ibiza — aka seaside party central.
Watch Ibiza: Love Drunk on Netflix [16].
Malibu Rescue
This cute movie follows a bunch of teens through Malibu's junior lifeguard program.
Watch Malibu Rescue on Netflix [17].
Spring Breakers
This Spring break isn't all fun and parties after a group of partiers decide to rob a bank to fund their shenanigans in Florida.
Watch Spring Breakers on Netflix [18].
Sweetheart
Sweetheart's time on a deserted island is anything but peaceful — it's all about survival.
Watch Sweetheart on Netflix [19].
Breath
This film, based on a book by the same name, tells the story of two teens in Australia who befriend an older surfer.
Watch Breath on Netflix [20].
SPF-18
Go to Malibu in SPF-18 [21] as these teens have the Summer of their lives — full of friendship, romance, and a lot of beach time.
Watch SPF-18 on Netflix [22]