How often have you traveled around the United States and noticed a place that looked familiar, like it was in a movie? The top movies set in each state are listed below. Go through the list to see how many you can identify.

Taxi Driver, New York

Martin Scorsese's film was awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976. Vietnam War veteran Travis Bickle drives his lonely taxi through the night streets of an endless city, and a dark panorama of human sins unfolds before him. As an Old Testament prophet, he hopes that one day the heavens will send saving rain to the earth, which will cleanse New York of centuries-old mud.

No, we haven't forgotten about film Ghostbusters. Or Dog Day Afternoon by Sidney Lumet. We didn't even see the enormous ape in King Kong. There are just so many fantastic films set in New York, like the 1989 romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally with Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, the terrifying psychological thriller American Psycho, and John Travolta's huge dance masterpiece Saturday Night Fever.

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One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Oregon

Another psychological suspense film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, is set in an Oregon mental hospital ruled by a ruthless dictator. When Jack Nicholson's character, who is not mentally ill, attempts to escape doing prison time by pretending to be insane, he is ultimately sent to this facility.

Many films are set in Oregon, there were created Stand by Me from 1986, The Goonies from 1985, and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers from 1954.

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Maryland, The Silence of the Lambs

FBI Academy student Clarice Starling is tasked with interviewing inmate Hannibal Lecter, a former psychiatrist. In this way, the FBI hopes that he will create a psychological portrait of another maniac, Buffalo Bill, and thereby help catch him. But Dr. Lecter demands that in return Clarissa bares her soul to him and tells about the ghosts of her past. This is how a sophisticated game begins, where the life of a girl kidnapped by Bill is at stake…

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The Shawshank Redemption, Maine

The Shawshank Redemption, a Stephen King novel adaptation, tells the story of a banker who is arrested for killing his wife and her boyfriend. It depicts his 19-year term as he finds friends, encounters prison life's hardships, and helps the warden.

Maine also includes the 1995 film Casper, Charlotte's Web, The Good Son from 1993, The Iron Giant and others.

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Forrest Gump, Alabama

Of course, we can't help but remember the classic movie that was shot in this state in 1962, To Kill a Mockingbird. Set in Maycomb, Alabama, the film was critically acclaimed and received eight Academy Award nominations. But apart from it, we cannot remain silent about another no less legendary film also shot in this state. 

Forrest Gump, a superb film starring Tom Hanks and set in Alabama. Sitting at a bus stop, Forrest Gump - not very smart, but a kind and open guy - tells the story of his extraordinary life to random people he meets. 

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Pulp Fiction, California

Some of the finest films in history, including Pulp Fiction by Quentin Tarantino, were filmed in California. John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, and Uma Thurman are among the impressive cast members. 

In addition, other films were shot in California. The Beverly Hills-based movie Clueless, starring Alicia Silverstone and Paul Rudd. Eddie Murphy's Beverly Hills Cop, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone's musical La La Land, and the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman, starring Richard Gere and Julia Roberts, are just a few of the many California-set films.

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Moonlight, Florida

This Florida-based film from 2016 won the Best Picture Oscar. The Miami-based film Moonlight chronicles the lives of a young kid who faces many challenges as he grows up. You will cry because it is such a great movie.

Without the 1983 crime film Scarface, in which Al Pacino plays a drug kingpin, this list would be incomplete. You should also watch the following films based in Florida: the Bad Boys series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence; the Jim Carrey comedy classic Ace Ventura: Pet Detective; the 2012 film Magic Mike starring Channing Tatum and Matthew McConaughey; and the 2017 mother-daughter drama The Florida Project.

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Capote, Kansas

In the state of Kansas, not many movies are produced. However, The Sunflower State has produced some of the best and most lauded films, including the 2005 Truman Capote biography, Capote; the 1967 film adaptation of Capote's novel, In Cold Blood; Kevin Costner's directorial and production debut, Dances With Wolves; and the well-liked film Paper Moon starring Ryan and Tatum O'Neal.

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Jumanji, New Hampshire

Jumanji, a 1990s action-adventure movie starring Robin Williams and Kirsten Dunst, was one of the most well-liked movies of its time. A ghostly board game that captures its players and leads them on a jungle journey is the subject of the film. Many gamers have become trapped inside the game's environment, and now it's up to two brothers to overcome all obstacles and release them.

Other movies with New Hampshire connections include Stanley Kubrick's masterful Lolita adaption, What About Bob? and The Rules of Attraction.

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Raising Arizona, Arizona

Raising Arizona, a 1987 comedy-crime film by the Coen brothers, is one of the best depictions of the stunning Arizona desert ever. The Nicolas Cage, Holly Hunter, and John Go

odman-led comedy, which has been hailed as one of the finest comedies ever, depicts the several inmates who are plotting to abduct a child.

Arizona is also the setting of the Russell Crowe and Christian Bale movie 3:10 to Yuma from 2007. It is based on the eponymous 1957 movie. You may also see the 1973 masterpiece Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore by Martin Scorsese.

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True Grit, Arkansas

Benton, Arkansas serves as the setting for the 1996 drama picture Sling Blade, directed by Billy Bob Thornton. The latest thriller Arkansas with Liam Hemsworth, Mud, a coming-of-age movie from 2012 starring Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon, and Thelma & Louise.

The Coen brothers' 2010 remake of the 1969 American western classic True Grit, which is set in Fort Worth, was released. A 14-year-old girl tries to revenge the murder of her father in the movie, which stars Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Josh Brolin.

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The Fugitive, Illinois

In our opinion, The Fugitive, directed by Roy Higgins and starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, is the best film set in Illinois. The film was a box office hit and was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Chicago on your mind? We haven't forgotten about it, so don't worry. One of the finest movies set in Illinois is the musical crime movie. The 1980 musical comedy The Blues Brothers, the beloved Matthew Broderick film Ferris Bueller's Day Off, Chuck Norris' action thriller Code of Silence, and the 2004 adolescent comedy Mean Girls are among excellent films set in Illinois.

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Meet Me in St. Louis, Missouri

The 1944 musical Meet Me in St. Louis is one of Judy Garland's well-known movies. The song "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," which few people were aware was from the movie, is another reason why people love it. There are some lovely and enduring moments in it.

Here are some further motion pictures with Missouri as their setting: Parenthood, Waiting, Gone Girl and Winter's Bone.

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Insomnia, Alaska

Al Pacino and Robin Williams feature in Christopher Nolan's psychological suspense film Insomnia, which is set in the fishing community of Nightmute. It is a remake of the same named 1997 Norwegian film. Al Pacino plays an LAPD detective who is pursuing Williams, who makes his acting debut as a villain. To put it mildly, the thriller leaves you struggling for breath.

Sitka, Alaska, is the setting of the 2009 romantic comedy The Proposal, starring Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock. Balto, a 1995 live-action/animated movie starring Kevin Bacon, and The Grey, a Liam Neeson movie, are two more notable Alaskan movies.

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The Shining, Colorado

In Colorado, there is a hotel called The Overlook. In fact, Jack Torrance worked as a caretaker at that particular hotel. Do you recall how The Shining, a film by Stanley Kubrick, kept us up for days on end? The picture, which features Jack Nicholson in the title character, is among the finest psychological horror movies ever made.

Another great film worth mentioning is BlacKkKlansman, which is set in Colorado Springs. The Spike Lee-directed movie tells the tale of an African-American detective's investigation into the Klan. Other Colorado movies include the 1990 psychological thriller Misery starring Kathy Bates and the 1993 action-adventure blockbuster Cliffhanger.

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Napoleon Dynamite, Idaho

Napoleon Dynamite, an independent movie based in Preston, attracted a cult following for its depiction of a carefree Idaho way of life. Many well-known phrases from the film have subsequently been cited by Idahoans.

The well-known fantasy-comedy film Toys, which features Robin Williams in the title character, is also deserving of notice. The movie, which is based in Moscow, Idaho, also stars Joan Cusack, Michael Gambon, LL Cool J, and Jamie Foxx. Other Idaho-themed movies include My Own Private Idaho, a 1994 thriller starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon, and The River Wild.

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The Mighty Ducks, Minnesota

The Mighty Ducks - а movie about a young attorney who is forced to coach a youth hockey team as a kind of community service after driving drunk. Other great films - comedy A Serious Man and the 1999 comedy classic Drop Dead Gorgeous.

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Rocky, Pennsylvania

The 72 stairs outside the Pennsylvania Museum of Art are known as the "Rocky Steps" and are visible to anybody who lives in Pennsylvania. Sylvester Stallone's portrayal of an underdog southpaw boxer who goes on to win the title made every Pennsylvanian proud.

Other well-known films with Pennsylvania settings include Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington in Philadelphia, The Sixth Sense, Groundhog Day, and Silver Linings Playbook.

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The Conjuring, Rhode Island

The Conjuring of James Wan is a story about a couple of detectives, spouses Ed (Patrick Wilson) and Lorraine (Vera Farmiga from Force Majeure), who investigate all kinds of amazing and incredible cases in the field of paranormal manifestations

Check out these if you want something less eerie: The 1999 lighthearted film Outside Providence; the comedy family drama Dan in Real Life starring Steve Carell; the biopic Bleed for This of former world champion boxer Vinny Pazienza.

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Beetlejuice, Connecticut

The 1988 Tim Burton picture Beetlejuice is among the most watched movies in Connecticut. In the film, a dead couple haunts their house as ghosts after passing away. Alec Baldwin, Michael Keaton, Catherine O'Hara, and Winona Ryder are among the noteworthy performers who appear in it.

Other films using Connecticut as their setting include the Katherine Hepburn comedy Bringing Up Baby, the 2002 period drama Far From Heaven, the 2008 movie Rachel Getting Married, which earned Anne Hathaway an Oscar nomination, and the 1975 satire thriller The Stepford Wives.

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Brokeback Mountain, Wyoming

In this compelling love tale directed by Ang Lee and set in Wyoming, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger give their greatest performances to date. It tells the tale of two shepherds in love who find it difficult to deal with their emotions after marrying their girlfriends.

Many famous films have been filmed in Wyoming, including the critically acclaimed classic Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the star-studded post-civil war western thriller The Hateful Eight, and the 1992 western film Unforgiven starring Clint Eastwood.

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The Color Purple, Georgia

The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey in their cinematic debuts, is the greatest film with a Georgian setting. It portrays Goldberg's life and tribulations and has her in a strong role. It is based on Alice Walker's 1982 novel of the same name.

The 1939 civil war epic Gone With The Wind is another fantastic movie set in Georgia. The 2017 action thriller Baby Driver by Edgar Wright, the lovely love story Love, Simon, and Halle Berry's Oscar-winning turn in Monster's Ball are other films set in Georgia.

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From Here to Eternity, Hawaii

One of the greatest movies set in Hawaii is the 1953 military drama. The movie From Here to Eternity was inspired by the same-named book. It centers on the lives of three American soldiers. Eight of the film's thirteen Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for the late great Frank Sinatra, went to the film.

Lilo & Stitch, a 2012 animated picture that perfectly portrayed Hawaiian culture, is one film that has eloquently portrayed the state. 

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Arrival, Montana

Arrival is one of the very few films that has successfully tackled the extraterrestrial narrative. In order to prevent conflict and the annihilation of humanity, humans strive to speak with aliens who have colonized earth in the 2016 science fiction film.

Legends of the Fall, Big Eden, and The Horse Whisperer are another films created in Montana state.  

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Fight Club, Delaware

I'm sorry, but we're breaching Fight Club's first and second rules. The Edward Norton and Brad Pitt movie provided plenty of proof that the story is set in Delaware, including license plates and the state motto.

Other movies with Delaware connections include Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice from 2016, Jack Black's 2015 horror comedy Goosebumps, and Empire Records, a coming-of-age drama from 1995.

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The Notebook, South Carolina

One of the greatest love stories ever is The Notebook, which is set in South Carolina. As a 1940s couple in love, Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams excel. The old main character, who is reading to a nurse from his notebook, tells the tale.

Another well-known films created in South Carolina are The Big Chill, The Patriot, and The Secret Life of Bees.

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O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Mississippi

With their 2000 crime comedy film O Brother, Where Art Thou, the Coen brothers visited Mississippi, one of the many places they have shown in their films. In it, John Goodman, Holly Hunter, and George Clooney play prisoners who break out from a chain gang in order to find buried gold.

The Heat of the Night, Baby Doll, The Help, the novel-based movie Mudbound, and A Time to Kill are among noteworthy films that are set in Mississippi.

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Cinderella Man, New Jersey

Cinderella Man, which is based on the life of world heavyweight boxing champion James J. Braddock, is our choice for the finest movie set in New Jersey. Both within the ring and outside of it, Russell Crowe does a good job portraying the famed fighter. Other films with New Jersey Don Jon and Harold & Kumar. 

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Hoosiers, Indiana

Not only is the 1986 classic Hoosiers the finest film set in Indiana, but it's also regarded as one of the best sports movies. It exemplifies the state's unwavering devotion to basketball wonderfully. Gene Hackman plays a coach who inspires a high school basketball team that was considered an underdog to win the state title.

Christmas Story, a beloved American film, is another that won over Indian audiences. Other Indiana films include the Oscar-winning comedy-drama Breaking Away and Rudy, the biographical story of former football star Daniel Ruettiger.

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Robocop, Michigan

Robocop is a 1987 action movie with a 2014 remake that is set in the well-known city of Detroit. It is described as "part action and part satire" and tells the tale of a police officer who is killed by thugs and then reborn as a cyborg by an evil business.

Other notable films from Michigan: 8 Mile, Dreamgirls from 2006 and the Anatomy of a Murder from 1959.

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Blue Velvet, North Carolina

Blue Velvet, a suspenseful mystery thriller based in The Old North State, was helmed by David Lynch in 1986. The movie is the ideal fusion of criminal activity with psychological terror. A college student who finds a severed ear in some nearby fields partners up with a detective's daughter to try to solve the case, which sends them spiraling into complete craziness.

Other North Carolina masterpieces include the psychological thrillers Cape Fear (1962 and 1991), Carrie (1976), and Cold Mountain (2003), an epic war picture with a large cast.

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A Nightmare on Elm Street, Ohio

We know A Nightmare on Elm Street is situated in Ohio because Elm Street is there! You may believe what we say. Furthermore, if you live near a busy street, you should avoid sleeping since you never know what you could see in your nightmares! Starring in his first role is Johnny Depp in the 1984 horror film.

The following movies with Ohio as their setting are also worth a look: The Faculty, a sci-fi teen horror picture from Robert Rodriguez, Winona Ryder and Christian Slater in Heathers, and Room, a gorgeous drama movie starring Brie Larson.

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Dead Poets Society, Vermont

In the movie Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams has one of his finest performances as an English teacher who uses poetry to persuade his students. We haven't encountered a teacher who is that impassioned before, and this movie will undoubtedly make you cry a little.

Other Vermont favorites include The Trouble With Harry, one of Alfred Hitchcock's rare comedies; What Lies Beneath; and State and Main, a lighthearted comedy starring Philip Seymour Hoffman.

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Bridesmaids, Wisconsin

The film is undoubtedly a comedic classic, and Melissa McCarthy gives a standout performance. In the film, a struggling cook who is unemployed is requested to be the maid of honor by her closest friend. The spectators then go on an enjoyable journey through the wedding.

If comedies with female leads aren't your style, try watching Mr. 3000, a comedy about baseball starring Bernie Mac, Lars and the Real Girl, a comedic drama starring Ryan Gosling, and The Great Outdoors, a comedy about a family vacation from 1988.

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The Music Man, Iowa

One of the greatest musicals ever created is The Music Man. It provides spectators with a musical score that is larger-than-life and will make you grin. Harold Hill, however, should be avoided since he intends to steal your money and run. One of the year's biggest hits was the 1962 film.

Kevin Costner's touching portrayal in the Iowa-based film Field of Dreams is especially remarkable. What's Eating Gilbert Grape with Johnny Depp and Leonardo Di Caprio, The Pajama Game, a beloved old-time musical, and Clint Eastwood's The Bridges of Madison County are a few more well-known films using Iowa as their setting.

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Election, Nebraska

Election, a movie starring Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon, is based on the same-named book. The movie centers on the commotion and mayhem that resulted from the school president elections. The movie takes place in Nebraska's Omaha. Caddyshack, a 1980 sports comedy, is also set in Nebraska.

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The Insider, Kentucky

The Insider is a 1999 movie with Russell Crowe and Al Pacino. The plot centers on a Big Tobacco executive and a television producer who is desperate to expose the truth. It is largely based on a genuine tale.

Coal Miner's Daughter, a biographical drama about country music icon Loretta Lynn, is another fantastic film using Kentucky as its setting. Other films set in Kentucky include the dramatic 2014 love drama Boy Meets Girl, the 1985 horror comedy The Return of the Living Dead, and the movie based on the Transylvania University library theft, American Animals.

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Good Will Hunting, Massachusetts

The narrative of a 20-year-old genius who works as a janitor at MIT is told in the film Good Will Hunting, which was co-written by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. His experiences, which are the center of the film, force him to see a psychotherapist portrayed by Robin Williams for treatment sessions.

The Departed, a masterpiece by Martin Scorsese that is based in Boston, is yet another fantastic Massachusetts film. The Fighter, Mystic River, and A Beautiful Mind are among other well-known films with scenes in the Bay State.

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Oklahoma!, Oklahoma

We thought it only fitting to choose Oklahoma! as the finest movie shot in the state as it is named after the state. The narrative of two ladies who struggle to choose the proper guy for them is told in the 1955 musical movie. There are several popular songs and enduring scenes in the show.

Other notable Oklahoma movies include the Steven Spielberg disaster picture Twister from 1996, the 1983 adolescent drama The Outsiders by Francis Ford Coppola, and the 1974 drama Where the Red Fern Grows.

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Dazed and Confused, Texas

Richard Linklater's teen comedy Dazed and Confused is based in Texas. It chronicles the tale of two teens and their crazy celebrations on the last day of high school and features Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Jason London in the key characters.

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Sandra Bullock's comedy classic Miss Congeniality, and the Coen Brothers' crime thriller No Country for Old Men are just a few of the classics that have their roots in the Lone Star State.

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12 Years a Slave, Louisiana

Perhaps one of the most impactful movies with a Louisiana setting is 12 Years a Slave. Solomon Northup, an African-American New Yorker who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in 1941, is the subject of the real-life account. In the Pelican State, he was forced to spend 12 years cultivating cash crops.

Another well-known film Interview With the Vampire, starring Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, and Brad Pitt; Steel Magnolias, a 1989 women's classic starring Julia Roberts and Dolly Parton.

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Remember the Titans, Virginia

Remember the Titans, which is set in 1971 in Alexandria, Virginia, tells the life story of Herman Boone, an African-American coach who is portrayed by Denzel Washington. The plot of the film centers on his quest to integrate the high school team he coaches with the other squads.

Other notable films set in Virginia include Richard Kelly's 2001 sci-fi psycho thriller Donnie Darko, Hidden Figures, and Pocahontas.

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Logan Lucky, West Virginia

A star-studded ensemble, including Channing Tatum, Daniel Craig, Seth MacFarlane, and Katie Holmes, is featured in the comedy Logan Lucky. The Logan family is portrayed in the Steven Soderbergh-directed film as they plot to plunder the Charlotte Motor Speedway.

We Are Marshall, a film about the 1975 aircraft tragedy involving the Marshall University football team and its coaches, and October Sky, a biographical drama starring Jake Gyllenhaal, are two more notable films with West Virginia as their backdrop.

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Ocean’s Eleven, Nevada

If you live in Nevada, you'll be happy to hear that scenes for the 2001 heist movie Ocean's Eleven were filmed nearby. Starring seasoned performers George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garca, Bernie Mac, and Julia Roberts, it is a remake of the 1960 film of the same name. The movie follows a genius as he assembles a group of criminals and buddies to carry out a well planned robbery.

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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, New Mexico 

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, starring Clint Eastwood, is one of the greatest movies with New Mexico as its backdrop. The 1960 film is about three gunslingers who band up to get money and have numerous adventures along the way.

The Outlaw, a 1941 Howard Hughes western, the 2003 Ron Howard thriller The Missing, and the 2006 dark thriller/horror film The Hills Have Eyes are all set in New Mexico.

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The Evil Dead, Tennessee

Five students from Michigan State University travel to a cabin in Tennessee while The Evil Dead is set in Michigan. As soon as they get at the cabin, strange things start to happen, and we'll let you decide how many of them survive to return home.

Other Tennessee masterpieces include the 2005 rapper film Hustle & Flow starring Terrence Howard, the historical drama The Blind Side with Michael Oher, the 1989 indie anthology Mystery Train, and the 1975 satire musical Nashville.

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Footloose, Utah

Footloose, one of the finest musical dramas, tells the tale of a little Utah town where seemingly dancing is forbidden! The movie demonstrates how Kevin Bacon encourages the entire community to stand up after moving here from Chicago with his mother, aunt, and uncle.

Danny Boyle's 127 Hours, another excellent film set in Utah, stars James Franco as Aron Ralston, a character who became trapped in a crevice in Blue John Canyon. The canyoneer had to amputate his right arm in order to free himself after having his right arm stuck by a boulder.

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Fargo, North Dakota

In North Dakota, a car salesman hires two crooks to abduct his wife so he may demand a ransom from his father-in-law. We're talking about the Peter Stormare and Steve Buscemi-led 1996 Coen Brothers blockbuster Fargo. Although a large portion of the movie is set in Minnesota, North Dakota would win because Fargo is a city there.

Despite the fact that there aren't many films set in North Dakota, there is one: Leprechaun, a slasher thriller starring Jennifer Aniston. 

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Badlands, South Dakota

Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek are featured in the historical murder drama Badlands. The Terrence Malick-directed film is based on the real-life murderers Charles Starkweather and Caril-Ann Fugate, who committed a string of homicides and acts of violence while in love.

Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which contains one or two sequences set in the Mt. Rushmore State, is another movie with a little amount of South Dakota.

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Sleepless in Seattle, Washington

Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan feature in the lovely rom-com Sleepless in Seattle. Hanks portrays a widower who isn't over the loss of his wife and has an eight-year-old kid. Ryan, who resides in New York, may be reached by calling a radio show. Why don't you keep an eye on it to see if they can meet or not?

Ten Things I Hate About You, a 1999 romantic comedy starring Heath Ledger; The Ring, a 2002 supernatural horror film starring Naomi Watts; and First Blood, the first entry in the Rambo quadrilogy, are just a handful of the numerous films shot in Washington.

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