- “Napoleon Dynamite” (2004) – This quirky indie comedy is set in a small town in Idaho and follows the life of an awkward high school student named Napoleon Dynamite.
- “My Own Private Idaho” (1991) – Directed by Gus Van Sant, this film tells the story of two young male hustlers in Portland, Oregon, but part of the film is set in rural Idaho.
- “Smoke Signals” (1998) – Based on a novel by Sherman Alexie, this film explores the relationship between two Native American friends from the Coeur d’Alene reservation in Idaho as they embark on a journey.
- “River of No Return” (1954) – This adventure film starring Marilyn Monroe and Robert Mitchum is set in the wilderness of Idaho, following a couple and a young boy as they navigate a dangerous river.
- “Without Evidence” (1995) – Inspired by a true story, this film tells the mysterious tale of a journalist investigating the death of an Idaho teenager, raising questions about small-town politics and corruption.
- “Suburban Gothic” (2014) – Although mostly filmed in California, this horror-comedy takes place in a fictional Idaho town and follows a man who moves back home and encounters supernatural occurrences.
- “Donnie Darko” (2001) – While not entirely set in Idaho, part of this cult classic sci-fi film takes place in the fictional town of Middlesex in Idaho, adding to the mysterious and surreal atmosphere.
- “The Adventures of the Wilderness Family” (1975) – Set in the wilderness of Idaho, this family adventure film tells the story of a family who leaves the city to live in the secluded nature.
- “Yellowstone” (1994) – This TV miniseries, based on the novel by Vardis Fisher, is set in the early 19th century and follows the struggles of settlers in the mountainous regions of Idaho.
- “The Fourth Kind” (2009) – While the events in this psychological thriller supposedly take place in Nome, Alaska, the film includes footage set in Blackfoot, Idaho, adding to the mysterious atmosphere of alien encounters.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Idaho
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