Films and TV shows that feel like Paris by Taylor Swift
A wistful, yearning yearning for a lover amid the romantic glow of a city, mixing hopeful optimism with bittersweet nostalgia
- Midnight in Paris (2011): A nostalgic love letter to Paris that blends wistful romance with the magic of night‑time city wandering.
- Before Sunset (2004): Two lovers reconnect in a sun‑drenched Paris, echoing the song’s yearning for a fleeting, hopeful reconnection.
- Amélie (2001): Quirky, dreamy Parisian visuals and a hopeful, whimsical tone match the song’s bright, yearning mood.
- La La Land (2016): A modern musical romance about chasing dreams and love in a luminous city, mirroring the song’s blend of hope and longing.
- Call Me by Your Name (2017): A sun‑soaked Italian summer of first love captures the same bittersweet, yearning feeling.
- Emily in Paris (2020): A bright, pop‑savvy series that celebrates the allure and romantic fantasies of living in Paris.
- Sex Education (2019): The show’s candid, youthful take on love and longing in a vibrant city mirrors the song’s honest, hopeful vibe.
- The Great Gatsby (2013): Glamorous, yearning romance set against a glittering cityscape reflects the song’s mix of longing and bright optimism.