From Verona to New Zealand, These Lionsgate Play Titles Will Take You Around the World

From romantic escapades to high-stakes thrillers, these films let you see the world, one story at a time.

Not everyone can book a flight and hop across continents. But who says you need a boarding pass to experience the world? This World Tourism Day, Lionsgate Play — along with its partners PLDT Home, Smart, and Cignal Super — invites you to travel through the magic of cinema. From romantic cities and idyllic islands to mysterious villages and high-octane capitals, these films let you explore unforgettable destinations without ever leaving your couch.

Here are six movies that will take you places:

Letters to Juliet

While visiting Verona with her busy fiancé, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) stumbles upon the famous wall where the heartbroken leave notes to Shakespeare’s Juliet Capulet. Among them, she discovers a letter written in 1957 and decides to reply. Her answer sparks an unexpected journey for Claire (Vanessa Redgrave), the now-elderly author, who sets out to find her long-lost love with Sophie and her skeptical grandson (Christopher Egan) by her side. Set against sun-drenched vineyards and the romantic streets of Italy, Letters to Juliet is a heartfelt story of second chances and serendipity.

Dive into Summer Vibes with Lionsgate Play’s Ultimate Sizzling Watchlist

Ready to banish summer boredom? Sun, screen & stream as Lionsgate Play has got you covered with its summer binge list. 

Summer’s here, and boredom doesn’t stand a chance! Whether you’re soaking up the sun or chilling indoors, the perfect watchlist is essential. From breezy summer romances to chilling horrors and good, old fashioned, wacky adventures - Lionsgate Play brings you a scorching line up of titles that will transport you to new worlds. No matter your mood, these hot picks promise to keep you entertained all summer long. Let the summer binge begin!

Letters to Juliet (2016)

In Verona, Italy, the city of Romeo and Juliet's enduring romance, aspiring writer Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) stumbles upon a hidden wall where the heartbroken leave notes asking for Juliet’s guidance. After unearthing a 50-year-old letter, Sophie joins its author, Claire (Vanessa Redgrave), in a search for her lost love. Accompanied by her grumpy grandson Charlie (Christopher Egan), the trio discovers that sometimes the greatest love story ever told is your own.