The best wine movies and documentaries

Set in Italy during World War II, this classic comedy-drama tells the tale of a villager that bands together to protect their prized wine from invading German forces.

Keanu Reeves plays a charming drifter who agrees to pose as a pregnant woman’s husband to help her harvest her family’s grapes in the Napa Valley. An enchantingly shot romance, with plenty of beautiful scenery, lovable characters, and of course, wine!

This multi-award-winning comedy follows two misfit friends on a hysterically disastrous wine-tasting adventure in California. Filled with hilarious moments and infinitely quotable lines about Pinot Noir, this is a must-watch for wine fans who like a good laugh as much as a good glass.

This gripping documentary lifts the lid on the darker side of rare wine auctions. It reveals the shocking true story of a popular fraudster who made millions from some of the wealthiest wine enthusiasts in the world by passing off brand new, worthless wine under the most expensive labels. It just goes to show that sometimes, the true value of wine is in the taste.

Reuniting Gladiator’s Russel Crowe with Oscar-winner Ridley Scott, this story follows workaholic Max Skinner, who inherits a rundown villa in Provence. As Max returns to the innocence of his childhood days, he discovers the joy of winemaking — and of course, falls in love along the way.

Can small-scale, boutique winemakers really beat the industry behemoths? Based on a true story, Bottle Shock chronicles the 1976 “Judgment of Paris,” when small-time California wine makers stunned the French establishment by beating them in a prestigious competition.

The wine industry is hard to break into for anybody. But it’s especially tough for minority groups. This movie tells the inspiring tale of Elijah from Memphis, as he struggles to balance his dream of becoming a sommelier with his father’s desire for him to take over the family BBQ joint.

What would make a person pay $558,000 for a single bottle of wine? This documentary invites you to enter the extreme end of fine wine collecting, to learn about the psychology of collectors, the prestige associated with the finest labels, and the drama of potential fraud.