The Map That Leads to You

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The Map That Leads to You

PG-13

2025

1h 36m

Romance

Drama

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The Map That Leads to You follows Heather (Madelyn Cline), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (KJ Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond--and change her life in ways she never imagined. From director Lasse Hallström (Dear John, Safe Haven) comes this adaptation of JP Monninger's novel about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path.

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Critics Consensus

Offering little lasting impact despite its attractive cast and scenic backdrops, The Map That Leads to You is a glossy, picturesque, and ultimately underwhelming love story.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Sep 3

2/4

There’s just no sizzle here.

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John Anderson

Wall Street Journal

Aug 22

Mr. Hallström, who has made some emotionally satisfying and even delicate movies, doesn’t really have the material here that he had in his other films. His cast is pretty; the Sagrada Familia is more eloquent.

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Chris Azzopardi

New York Times

Aug 21

It’s all as comfortably mindless as you’d expect.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Sep 12

Up to its truly stupid ending, Map is enjoyable as a bubbleheaded travelogue through various sun-kissed summer spots of the continent.

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Sep 3

2/5

The final act throws in one of those annoying yet chronic movie conflicts that could be solved with just a little communication. It sets up the story’s predictable finish that leaves an unfortunate Nicholas Sparks aftertaste.

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Tatat Bunnag

Bangkok Post

Sep 2

For me, The Map That Leads To You is watchable, but forgettable. It's the kind of film you might enjoy once for its glossy visuals and picturesque settings, but it doesn't linger in the mind afterwards.

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miranda v

@Meemoop65 2d

You could tell they were acting the whole movie

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@UtahRondo 6d

Totally fine as a romantic movie. Not my favorite genre necessarily, but this was fine. The main girl is good. The "twist" is strong enough to make it interesting.

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Cannon C

@Abustar Jan 9

Well the story is nice, along with the cast however the acting and the pacing is terrible, the rómance is rushed but yeah I would recommend it to a friend

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Esteban C

Jan 2

above all, this movie was completely inspiring. it was just so wholesome. beautiful, but with a very sour reality behind it. it made me as hopeful as ever and got me wanting to live life more freely and without looking back. it was nice, it was cute, it was summer(y). love the european scenery, the concept of them following his relative’s journal and the friendship between the girls, choosing different paths but always remaining true to themselves. a great one to sail this fucking year off and welcome the new one with, well, HOPE!

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Kaitlin S.

@kaitykait1995 Dec 28

So romantic and spontaneous, amazing ending. Hopeful for a 2nd movie.

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Michele C. H

Dec 26

The scenery steals the show. It's a weak story.

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The Map That Leads to You follows Heather (Madelyn Cline), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before settling into her perfectly planned life. When she crosses paths with Jack (KJ Apa), a magnetic and mysterious stranger, their instant spark ignites an emotional journey neither of them expected. As their connection deepens, secrets, life choices, and hidden truths will test their bond--and change her life in ways she never imagined. From director Lasse Hallström (Dear John, Safe Haven) comes this adaptation of JP Monninger's novel about love, destiny, and the courage to choose your own path.

Director: Lasse Hallström
Producer: Wyck Godfrey, John Fischer, Isaac Klausner, Martin Bowen, Marty Bowen
Screenwriter: Leslie Bohem, Vera Herbert
Distributor: Prime Video
Production Co: Amazon MGM Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual Material|Partial Nudity|Drug References|Some Strong Language)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 20, 2025
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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