Midnight in Paris

Gil, a Hollywood screenwriter played by Owen Wilson, is introduced as a talented yet distracted artist. He struggles with the pressures from his fiancée, Inez, and her wealthy, traditional family, who dismiss his passions.

Gil travels to Paris with Inez and her parents, who urge him to abandon his writing ambitions. Despite their lack of support, Gil dreams of making a permanent move to the enchanting city, while Inez prefers the comforts of Malibu.

Inez's friend Paul, a self-proclaimed intellectual, enters the scene and instantly irritates Gil. Paul captivates Inez, which makes Gil feel more isolated as he reveres the artistic values of the Lost Generation.

Choosing solitude over a night out, Gil wanders the streets of Paris at midnight. His journey leads him to an antique car reminiscent of the 1920s, where he is invited to join a lively gathering.

Gil discovers that he has traveled back to the vibrant 1920s, an era he deeply admires. There, he encounters iconic literary figures including Cole Porter and the Fitzgeralds, who embody the artistic spirit he longs for.

In the 1920s bar, Gil meets Ernest Hemingway, who expresses interest in reading Gil's manuscript. Excited, Gil leaves to fetch it, but suddenly finds himself back in 2010, confused yet determined.

Gil invites Inez to join him the next night in the 1920s, but she abandons their planned meeting. Undeterred, Gil returns to find Hemingway waiting for him again, leading him to renowned literary figure Gertrude Stein.

Gertrude introduces Gil to Pablo Picasso and his captivating mistress, Adriana. A connection ignites between Gil and Adriana, intensifying his dual existence between the past and present.

Back in 2010, Gil shares his admiration for a painting of Adriana, frustrating Inez and Paul. As he spends more time in the past, Inez's patience wears thin, leading her father to hire a detective to follow him.

Gil's relationship with Adriana deepens as they seek advice from avant-garde thinkers. This creates confusion and temptation, as Adriana reveals her feelings towards him through an old diary.

Overwhelmed by his feelings for Adriana, Gil attempts to steal earrings from Inez but is caught. Ultimately, he decides to buy a pair to express his affection, showcasing his commitment to true love.

After confessing his love, Gil and Adriana embark on a romantic carriage ride to the Belle Époque era, which Adriana believes is Paris's Golden Age. Here, they indulge in conversations with historic figures at Maxim's.

After being invited to stay in the past, Gil chooses to return to the present, rejecting an eternal life in nostalgia. Heartbroken, he says goodbye to Adriana, who decides to stay in the past.

Back in 2010, Gil retrieves his manuscript, receiving critique from Gertrude Stein. Her comments lead him to confront Inez about her infidelities, unraveling their relationship as he gains clarity about his own path.

Gil breaks free from his relationship with Inez and decides to stay in Paris. He unexpectedly reunites with Gabrielle, signaling the start of new hopes and possibilities as they stroll together under the Parisian moonlight.