- “The Hunger Games” series (2012-2015): The dystopian series, based on the novels by Suzanne Collins, depicts the fictional nation of Panem, with District 12 set in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina.
- “Dirty Dancing” (1987): This iconic romantic drama takes place at Kellerman’s Resort in the Catskill Mountains, but the movie was actually filmed at Lake Lure, North Carolina.
- “The Last of the Mohicans” (1992): Set in 1757 during the French and Indian War, this epic historical drama features scenes shot in various locations across North Carolina, including Chimney Rock and DuPont State Recreational Forest.
- “A Walk to Remember” (2002): Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel, this heartwarming story is set in the fictional town of Beaufort, North Carolina, and showcases the beauty of the coastal region.
- “The Fugitive” (1993): Starring Harrison Ford, this suspenseful thriller showcases various North Carolina locations, including the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Bryson City.
- “The Notebook” (2004): Another Nicholas Sparks adaptation, this romantic drama takes place in the fictional town of Seabrook, but it was filmed in various locations around North Carolina, including New Bern and Carolina Beach.
- “Bull Durham” (1988): This classic sports film centres around a minor league baseball team, the Durham Bulls, and was filmed in and around Durham, North Carolina.
- “Nights in Rodanthe” (2008): Also based on a Nicholas Sparks novel, this romance unfolds in a coastal inn in Rodanthe, North Carolina.
- “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006): Although primarily set in Alabama, this comedy features scenes filmed at various racing locations in North Carolina, including Charlotte Motor Speedway.
- “Dawson’s Creek” (1998-2003): While not a movie, this popular TV series was set in the fictional town of Capeside, but extensively filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in North Carolina
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