Whether its the old-school charm of the locals, the mouth-watering food or the beautiful scenery, Americans have long had a fascination with Italy. It’s a place where they can either find themselves or forge a new identity; a place ripe with stunning people and opportunities, as well as a different, more relaxed way of life.

The country’s charm has extended itself to the world of cinema too, with many films concerning the travails of Americans in the Boot. Whether you’re on the run from the cops, looking for adventure, or in the need for love and inspiration, we have assembled a list of essential American-in-Italy tales to get you in the mood. Spanning from beautiful romances to sunshine crime thrillers to adventure comedies, read on to see what we’ve picked.