Crete is the largest and one of the most picturesque islands in Greece, and it has been a popular location for filmmakers for decades. Here are some movies that have been shot in Crete:

1. Zorba the Greek (1964) - This classic movie, based on the novel by Nikos Kazantzakis, was filmed on location in Crete and features stunning landscapes and traditional Cretan customs. It stars Anthony Quinn as the exuberant Alexis Zorba and Alan Bates as the bookish Basil.

2. Who Pays the Ferryman? (1977) - This British television series was shot entirely on location in Crete and tells the story of a British World War II veteran who returns to the island to make peace with his past. The series was filmed in various locations around Crete, including Chania, Rethymno, and the village of Vamos.

3. Escape to Athena (1979) - This war adventure film, set during World War II, was filmed in part on location in Crete. It stars Roger Moore, David Niven, and Telly Savalas and was shot in several locations around the island, including the historic town of Chania.

4. Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001) - The opening scenes of this action-adventure film starring Angelina Jolie were shot in the ancient Minoan ruins of Knossos in Crete. The film follows Lara Croft as she embarks on a quest to find a mysterious artifact.

5. The Two Faces of January (2014) - This thriller based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith was partly filmed in Crete, with locations including the Venetian harbor of Chania and the historic city of Rethymno. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Kirsten Dunst, and Oscar Isaac.

6. The Trip to Greece (2020) - This comedy film directed by Michael Winterbottom and starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, follows the two friends as they embark on a culinary and cultural journey around Greece, including a stop in Crete where they visit the ancient city of Aptera.