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India Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
The Map That Leads To You trailer: Madelyn Cline, KJ Apa chase magic in Europe
Prime Video's upcoming romantic drama 'The Map That Leads To You' is set to drop on August 20, bringing with it sweeping visuals, heartfelt emotion, and the promise of a love story that lingers. Directed by Oscar-nominated filmmaker Lasse Hallstrm ('Dear John', 'Chocolat'), the film stars Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa in a journey of self-discovery, spontaneity, and unexpected connection - set against a postcard-perfect backdrop of Video revealed the trailer of the upcoming romantic drama recently. Adapted from JP Monninger's bestselling novel, the story follows Heather (Cline), a meticulous recent graduate armed with a colour-coded itinerary, and Jack (Apa), a charming drifter retracing his grandfather's footsteps through a weathered travel journal. Their paths cross by chance, but the ripple effect is anything but one moment, Heather tells her friends, 'I'm almost done with this itinerary,' but Jack's unfiltered philosophy—'I'm trying to go to every place he wrote about to just see what happens' - nudges her out of her comfort zone. From the thrill of Spain's bull runs to the calm of French lavender fields, Heather learns to lean into chaos, her transformation unfolding as Jack asks, 'What if you didn't take your flight home?' The story is tender, but not without tension. As Heather prepares to fly back to New York, she confesses, "The thought of being a continent away from you is unbearable. Or is that just me?', which hits the aching heart of the the trailer here: Produced by Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey ('The Fault in Our Stars', 'Love, Simon'), the film also features Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, and Josh Lucas. With Hallstrom's signature emotional touch and a love story set to the rhythm of European summer, The Map That Leads To You promises to be a deeply felt ride through love, loss, and the thrill of the unknown.- Ends
Tom's Guide
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
Prime Video's new romantic drama movie looks like the perfect summer watch — and we just got the first trailer
Looking for a new romance to sweep you off your feet? Prime Video looks set to have you covered this August with the streaming service's next original movie — and we've just been treated to a trailer. The movie in question is "The Map That Leads To You." Based on the novel of the same name by J.P. Monniger, Lasse Hallström's movie sees a chance vacation meeting with Jack (KJ Apa, "Riverdale") changing Heather's (Madelyn Cline, "Outer Banks") life in ways she never thought possible. The trailer sets up the duo's respective travel plans, teases their train meet-cute, and then shows us scenes from their life-changing travel plans. While I'm not familiar with the novel it's based on, I'm happy to have my heart warmed by a feel-good film, and this teaser has my interest piqued, as Cline and Apa look to have solid chemistry together. That said, it also suffers from the trailer problem of maybe showing a little too much of the story. Regardless, you can look forward to watching the streamer's new romance soon. That's because "The Map That Leads To You" will start streaming exclusively on Prime Video from Wednesday, August 20, 2025. If you've not read the book, Amazon's released a synopsis for "The Map That Leads To You," so you know what to expect. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. It reads: ""The Map That Leads To You" follows Heather (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 (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." In addition to Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa, "The Map That Leads To You" also stars Sofia Wylie, Madison Thompson, Orland Norman, Josh Luca, Eva García Montiel and Giuseppe Schillaci. Looking for your next Prime Video watch in the meantime? Check out our guide to the best movies on Prime Video for tons more streaming recommendations to help build out your watchlist.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: KJ Apa, Madelyn Cline star in rom-com 'Map That Leads to You'
July 15 (UPI) -- Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline and Riverdale actor KJ Apa star in the new romantic comedy The Map That Leads to You. Prime Video released a trailer for the film, which arrives on the streamer Aug. 20, Tuesday. The teaser shows Jack (Apa) and Heather (Cline) meeting on a train and connecting instantly. Heather is traveling Europe with her friends, while Jack allows his grandfather's journal to dictate his next destination. His go-with-the-flow persona "kind of stresses" out Heather, who declares that she prefers "to know what's next." "As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever," an official synopsis reads. The film takes its inspiration from the J.P. Monniger novel and is directed by Lasse Hallstrom, well known for working on Dear John. Madison Thompson, Sofia Wylie and Orlando Norman also star.
UPI
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: KJ Apa, Madelyn Cline star in rom-com 'Map That Leads to You'
1 of 5 | Prime Video is teasing "The Map That Leads to You." Photo courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios July 15 (UPI) -- Outer Banks actress Madelyn Cline and Riverdale actor KJ Apa star in the new romantic comedy The Map That Leads to You. Prime Video released a trailer for the film, which arrives on the streamer Aug. 20, Tuesday. The teaser shows Jack (Apa) and Heather (Cline) meeting on a train and connecting instantly. Heather is traveling Europe with her friends, while Jack allows his grandfather's journal to dictate his next destination. His go-with-the-flow persona "kind of stresses" out Heather, who declares that she prefers "to know what's next." "As secrets and life choices test their bond, her path changes forever," an official synopsis reads. The film takes its inspiration from the J.P. Monniger novel and is directed by Lasse Hallstrom, well known for working on Dear John. Madison Thompson, Sofia Wylie and Orlando Norman also star.
Express Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa fall for each other in romantic film 'The Map That Leads to You'
Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa are ready to set hearts racing in The Map That Leads to You, a sweeping romantic drama arriving on Prime Video this August. Based on the bestselling novel by J.P. Monninger, the film tells the story of Heather and Jack, two strangers who fall in love while navigating the cobblestone streets, historic landmarks, and emotional crossroads of Europe. Cline plays Heather, a meticulous and goal-driven recent graduate traveling with friends before starting her adult life. Her well-organised itinerary takes an unexpected turn when she meets Jack (played by Riverdale star KJ Apa), a spontaneous backpacker tracing the travel memories recorded in his late grandfather's journal. The contrast in their personalities forms the crux of the story: Heather thrives on structure, while Jack urges her to embrace spontaneity. As the two check off destinations together, sparks fly amid sun-drenched lavender fields, seaside escapes, and even a wild run with the bulls. But just as their bond deepens, reality intrudes. Secrets are revealed, life choices loom, and their whirlwind romance is forced to confront its expiry date. 'Tell me about the boy who followed us from the train station?' Heather's friend teases in the trailer, hinting at a chemistry that quickly becomes more than fleeting. The emotional tension builds as Heather later asks Jack, 'The thought of being a continent away from you is unbearable? Or is that just me?' Directed by Dear John filmmaker Lasse Hallström and written by Vera Herbert and Les Bohem, the film also stars Sofia Wylie, Orlando Norman, and Josh Lucas. The Map That Leads to You premieres August 20 on Prime Video, just in time to offer audiences one last taste of summer love.
