- “Blue Hawaii” (1961) – This musical film stars Elvis Presley as a returning soldier who works as a tour guide in Hawaii.
- “Jurassic Park” (1993) – While not entirely set in Hawaii, some key scenes were filmed on the island of Kauai, showcasing its beautiful landscapes.
- “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” (2008) – This romantic comedy follows a heartbroken man who takes a trip to Hawaii and ends up staying at the same resort as his ex-girlfriend.
- “The Descendants” (2011) – Directed by Alexander Payne and starring George Clooney, this drama tells the story of a man trying to reconnect with his daughters after his wife’s accident.
- “Lilo & Stitch” (2002) – An animated Disney film set in the fictional Hawaiian island of Kauai, it follows a young girl named Lilo who befriends a mischievous alien named Stitch.
- “From Here to Eternity” (1953) – Set in Pearl Harbour just before the attack, this war romance drama tells the story of soldiers stationed in Hawaii.
- “Blue Crush” (2002) – This sports drama follows a young woman’s journey as she tries to become a professional surfer on Oahu’s North Shore.
- “Soul Surfer” (2011) – Based on a true story, this film depicts the life of Bethany Hamilton, a surfer who returned to the water after losing her arm in a shark attack in Kauai.
- “Honeymoon in Vegas” (1992) – A romantic comedy starring Nicolas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker, it follows a couple’s misadventures during their trip to Hawaii.
- “Pearl Harbour” (2001) – Directed by Michael Bay, this epic war film portrays the events leading up to and during the attack on Pearl Harbour in 1941.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Hawaii
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