20 Movies to Watch If You’re a Taurus
Taurus is often linked with stories that value loyalty, comfort, craft, and the pleasures of everyday life. This list brings together films that follow characters who build steady bonds, savor food and music, care about home and place, and commit to work done with patience and skill. You will find romances that unfold with care, family sagas that hold tight to tradition, and adventures that take time to soak in landscape and detail.
Each pick below includes clear plot notes and key facts about cast and crew so you can decide quickly what fits your mood. Titles are presented with their release year and the paragraphs share who made the film, who stars, where it is set, and what happens on screen without extra commentary. Settle in and explore.
‘Chocolat’ (2000)
The story in ‘Chocolat’ follows Vianne Rocher as she opens a chocolate shop in a conservative French village and changes daily life for her neighbors during Lent. The film stars Juliette Binoche as Vianne with supporting roles for Johnny Depp, Judi Dench, Alfred Molina, Lena Olin, and Carrie Anne Moss.
‘Chocolat’ is directed by Lasse Hallström with a screenplay by Robert Nelson Jacobs adapted from the novel by Joanne Harris. The production features music by Rachel Portman and was filmed in French locations that stand in for the village setting while the story focuses on community, tradition, and small acts that bring people together.
‘Babette’s Feast’ (1987)
‘Babette’s Feast’ tells the story of a French refugee who works as a cook for two devout sisters in a coastal Danish village and later prepares a lavish meal for their congregation. Stéphane Audran plays Babette along with Birgitte Federspiel and Bodil Kjer as the sisters.
The film is directed by Gabriel Axel and adapted from a story by Karen Blixen also known as Isak Dinesen. It presents period detail in a nineteenth century setting and was produced in Denmark with a focus on food preparation shown in careful steps and with attention to the craft behind the feast.
‘Chef’ (2014)
In ‘Chef’ a restaurant cook loses his job after a public dispute and starts a food truck that he runs with his friend and his young son on a road trip. Jon Favreau stars as Carl Casper alongside John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Sofia Vergara, Scarlett Johansson, Dustin Hoffman, and Robert Downey Jr.
‘Chef’ is written and directed by Jon Favreau with music by a lineup that emphasizes Latin and New Orleans sounds and with editing that highlights cooking sequences. The production moves through Miami, New Orleans, Austin, and Los Angeles while showing how the character rebuilds his career and family connections through his work.
‘Julie & Julia’ (2009)
‘Julie & Julia’ follows two timelines that connect a home cook who blogs about preparing every recipe in a classic cookbook and the author who wrote those recipes while living in Paris. Meryl Streep plays Julia Child and Amy Adams plays Julie Powell with Stanley Tucci and Chris Messina in key roles.
The film is written and directed by Nora Ephron and draws from two books by Julia Child and Julie Powell. It shows kitchens, markets, and workspaces in both Paris and New York and includes scenes that present how publishing, television production, and home cooking shaped the careers of the main figures.
‘Call Me by Your Name’ (2017)
‘Call Me by Your Name’ centers on a summer in northern Italy where a teenager and a graduate student form a close relationship that develops through music, reading, and long days outdoors. Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer lead the cast with Michael Stuhlbarg, Amira Casar, and Esther Garrel in support.
The film is directed by Luca Guadagnino from a screenplay by James Ivory adapted from the novel by André Aciman. It features cinematography that lingers on countryside locations and production design that places the story in a family home filled with books, art, and music while the narrative follows the changing seasons of the summer.
‘A Room with a View’ (1985)
‘A Room with a View’ follows Lucy Honeychurch on a trip to Florence where chance meetings shift her understanding of love and social expectations before she returns to England. Helena Bonham Carter stars as Lucy with Julian Sands, Maggie Smith, Daniel Day Lewis, and Denholm Elliott in the ensemble.
The film is directed by James Ivory and produced by Merchant Ivory Productions with a screenplay by Ruth Prawer Jhabvala based on the novel by E. M. Forster. It is known for location work in Tuscany and for English country settings along with a score by Richard Robbins that supports the period atmosphere.
‘Pride & Prejudice’ (2005)
In ‘Pride and Prejudice’ Elizabeth Bennet navigates family pressures and a complicated first impression of Mr Darcy while her sisters face their own prospects. Keira Knightley plays Elizabeth with Matthew Macfadyen as Mr Darcy and a cast that includes Rosamund Pike, Donald Sutherland, Brenda Blethyn, and Judi Dench.
The film is directed by Joe Wright from a screenplay by Deborah Moggach based on the novel by Jane Austen. It features location shooting in stately homes across England with production design that highlights domestic life and country estates while the score by Dario Marianelli and the cinematography by Roman Osin shape the period setting.
‘Sense and Sensibility’ (1995)
‘Sense and Sensibility’ follows the Dashwood sisters after a change in fortune as they move to a cottage and meet new friends and suitors in Devon and London. Emma Thompson stars as Elinor with Kate Winslet as Marianne and support from Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and Greg Wise.
The film is directed by Ang Lee with a screenplay by Emma Thompson adapted from Jane Austen. Patrick Doyle provides the music while the production uses English locations to depict cottages, manors, and city streets and the costume design presents the styles of the early nineteenth century.
‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ (2003)
‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ tells the story of a writer who buys a villa in Italy after a divorce and rebuilds her life through home repairs, new friendships, and local traditions. Diane Lane leads the cast with Sandra Oh, Raoul Bova, and Lindsay Duncan in supporting roles.
The film is directed by Audrey Wells and is based on the memoir by Frances Mayes. It was filmed in hill towns and countryside locations in Tuscany and shows renovation work, village festivals, and food culture while the narrative follows the practical steps the character takes to create a new home.
‘The Secret Garden’ (1993)
‘The Secret Garden’ follows Mary Lennox, an orphan sent to live with her uncle in a large estate where she discovers a locked garden and brings it back to life with new friends. Kate Maberly plays Mary with Maggie Smith, Heydon Prowse, and Andrew Knott among the cast.
The film is directed by Agnieszka Holland and adapted from the novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett. It was produced by American Zoetrope with location shooting that emphasizes walled gardens, moorland, and the interior spaces of the manor while the score and production design support the story of restoration and family healing.
‘Amélie’ (2001)
In ‘Amélie’ a young woman in Paris quietly improves the lives of people around her after a small discovery in her apartment sets her on a new path. Audrey Tautou stars as Amélie with Mathieu Kassovitz, Rufus, and a gallery of neighbors and coworkers who cross her daily route.
The film is directed by Jean Pierre Jeunet and co written by Jeunet and Guillaume Laurant with music by Yann Tiersen. It presents Montmartre streets, markets, and cafes through stylized cinematography and color choices while the narrative uses small tasks and secret gifts to move the plot forward.
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ (2014)
‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’ traces the adventures of a concierge and his lobby boy as they become involved with a valuable painting and a family dispute. Ralph Fiennes and Tony Revolori lead an ensemble that includes Saoirse Ronan, Willem Dafoe, Adrien Brody, Tilda Swinton, and many frequent collaborators.
The film is directed by Wes Anderson with cinematography by Robert Yeoman and a score by Alexandre Desplat. The screenplay is credited to Anderson and draws inspiration from the writings of Stefan Zweig while the production uses miniatures, model work, and European locations to create the hotel and its surrounding world.
‘The Godfather’ (1972)
‘The Godfather’ follows the Corleone crime family as leadership shifts from Vito to Michael and business decisions reshape the family across New York and beyond. Marlon Brando plays Vito Corleone with Al Pacino as Michael and James Caan, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, and Talia Shire in key roles.
The film is directed by Francis Ford Coppola from a screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Ford Coppola based on Puzo’s novel. Gordon Willis serves as cinematographer and Nino Rota composes the score while the production recreates period streets, homes, and meeting places that define the family enterprise.
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ (2000)
‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ tells the story of a legendary sword, a seasoned warrior, and a young aristocrat whose paths cross through theft, duty, and hidden identity. Chow Yun Fat and Michelle Yeoh star with Zhang Ziyi and Chang Chen in pivotal roles across deserts, cities, and mountain retreats.
The film is directed by Ang Lee and adapted from a novel by Wang Dulu with action choreography that blends martial arts and wire work. Peter Pau handles cinematography and Tan Dun composes the music with a featured cello performance by Yo Yo Ma while the production spans locations in China.
‘Out of Africa’ (1985)
‘Out of Africa’ presents the life of a Danish writer who runs a coffee farm in Kenya and forms a relationship with a hunter while managing the demands of the land. Meryl Streep and Robert Redford star with Klaus Maria Brandauer in a prominent supporting role.
The film is directed by Sydney Pollack and based on the memoir by Karen Blixen writing as Isak Dinesen along with related writings. It features cinematography by David Watkin and music by John Barry while the production uses Kenyan locations to depict the farm, the countryside, and the work that sustains it.
‘Lost in Translation’ (2003)
‘Lost in Translation’ centers on two Americans who meet in a Tokyo hotel and form a bond as they navigate jet lag, work obligations, and the city at night. Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson lead the cast with Anna Faris and Giovanni Ribisi in supporting parts.
The film is written and directed by Sofia Coppola with cinematography by Lance Acord. It features location shooting across Tokyo, including hotels, bars, arcades, and streets, and uses a mix of licensed tracks and original music to present the atmosphere that surrounds the characters during their stay.
‘La La Land’ (2016)
‘La La Land’ follows a pianist and an actor whose careers pull them in different directions as they meet, rehearse, audition, and perform in Los Angeles. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone star with John Legend, Rosemary DeWitt, and J K Simmons appearing in supporting roles.
The film is written and directed by Damien Chazelle with original music by Justin Hurwitz and songs with lyrics by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul. Linus Sandgren serves as cinematographer and the production stages musical numbers across studios, theaters, and city locations that highlight rehearsal rooms and performance spaces.
‘Her’ (2013)
‘Her’ tells the story of a writer who develops a relationship with an operating system as he processes a recent separation and adjusts to life in a near future city. Joaquin Phoenix stars as Theodore with the voice of Scarlett Johansson as Samantha and Amy Adams, Rooney Mara, and Olivia Wilde in support.
The film is written and directed by Spike Jonze with cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema. The score features contributions by Arcade Fire and Owen Pallett and production design blends Los Angeles and international cityscapes to create the look of the offices, apartments, and transit systems seen in the story.
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ (1988)
‘My Neighbor Totoro’ follows two sisters who move to the countryside with their father and meet forest spirits including the gentle Totoro while their mother recovers in a hospital. The original Japanese voice cast includes Noriko Hidaka, Chika Sakamoto, and Hitoshi Takagi with English dubbing by Dakota Fanning and Elle Fanning.
The film is written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio Ghibli with music by Joe Hisaishi. Animation presents rural homes, fields, and woodland pathways and shows how the sisters explore their new environment with scenes that include the Catbus, soot sprites, and the growing of a garden.
‘The English Patient’ (1996)
‘The English Patient’ traces the story of a badly burned man in an Italian monastery whose past is revealed through memories of a love affair and wartime work in North Africa. Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Kristin Scott Thomas lead the cast with Naveen Andrews, Colin Firth, and Willem Dafoe in major roles.
The film is written and directed by Anthony Minghella and adapted from the novel by Michael Ondaatje. John Seale serves as cinematographer and Gabriel Yared composes the music while the production shifts between desert expeditions, mapping work, and the monastery setting where nurses and patients share living quarters.
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