French classics like Amlie, Breathless, and The 400 Blows are among the all-time greatest movies set in Paris. advertisement.

Luckily, several Paris-set movies are available streaming, to rent, or to buy on various video-on-demand platforms, such as Amazon and Netflix.

The celebrated film, “Breathless", is one of the author’s 10 picks for movies set in Paris. Jean Seberg, left, and Jean-Paul Belmondo in a scene from the 1960 film.

So, grab a baguette (or two) and enjoy 20 of the best movies set in Paris, from Amélie to How to Steal a Million. 1. Before Sunset (2004) Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Vernon Dobtcheff.

7. City of God (2002) Lumière. Set in the impoverished favelas of Rio de Janeiro, City of God chronicles the rise of organized crime through the perspective of two boys who choose two vastly ...