- “Forrest Gump” (1994): This beloved film follows the life of Forrest Gump, played by Tom Hanks, as he embarks on various adventures across the United States, including scenes set in Greenbow, Alabama.
- “To Kill a Mockingbird” (1962): Based on the classic novel by Harper Lee, this film is set in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama. It tells the story of Scout Finch and her father, Atticus, as they navigate racial tension and injustice in the 1930s.
- “Sweet Home Alabama” (2002): This romantic comedy starring Reese Witherspoon follows the story of a young woman who returns to her small Alabama hometown to finalize her divorce while rediscovering her roots.
- “Big Fish” (2003): Directed by Tim Burton, this visually film is based on the novel by Daniel Wallace. Partially set in Alabama, it tells the magical tale of a man’s life as described by his unreliable, yet utterly captivating, father.
- “12 Years a Slave” (2013): Though primarily set in Louisiana, this Academy Award-winning film has significant scenes set in Alabama. It depicts the harrowing true story of Solomon Northup, a free black man who was sold into slavery in the 1840s.
- “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991): Set in the fictional town of Whistle Stop, Alabama, this heartwarming film intertwines the lives of two pairs of women in different time periods, exploring themes of friendship, empowerment, and love.
- “Selma” (2014): Chronicling the pivotal 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this historical drama highlights the struggle for equal voting rights in Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement.
- “In The Heat of the Night” (1967): Set in Sparta, Mississippi, but filmed in Alabama, this crime drama focuses on a black detective from Philadelphia who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a racially charged Southern town.
- “October Sky” (1999): Based on a true story, this film follows a group of high school students in a small West Virginia coal mining town who become inspired by the launch of Sputnik 1 and aim to build their own rockets. Parts of the movie are set in Coalwood, Alabama.
- “The Rosa Parks Story” (2002): This made-for-television film depicts the life of civil rights activist Rosa Parks, whose refusal to give up her bus seat to a white passenger played a significant role in the Montgomery bus boycott in Alabama.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Alabama
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