- Hoosiers (1986): This sports drama film tells the inspiring story of a small-town high school basketball team and their journey to the state championship.
- Rudy (1993): Based on a true story, Rudy depicts the life of Rudy Ruettiger, an Indiana native with dreams of playing soccer for the University of Notre Dame.
- A League of Their Own (1992): Set during World War II, this film follows the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, including the Rockford Peaches, who were portrayed as being from Indiana.
- Breaking Away (1979): Set in Bloomington, Indiana, this coming-of-age film tells the story of a young man who aspires to be a competitive cyclist, overcoming social and economic barriers.
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977): Although the story spans across multiple locations, parts of this iconic sci-fi film are set in Muncie, Indiana.
- The Fault in Our Stars (2014): Based on the novel by John Green, this romantic drama follows two teenagers with cancer who fall in love and embark on a journey in and around Indianapolis, Indiana.
- Lincoln (2012): While primarily focused on President Abraham Lincoln’s efforts to pass the Thirteenth Amendment, parts of the film are set in Indiana, highlighting his early life.
- A Christmas Story (1983): Though not primarily set in Indiana, the film features the life of young Ralphie Parker, who resides in a small fictional town in Indiana.
- Public Enemies (2009): This crime drama biopic starring Johnny Depp as John Dillinger features several scenes set in Indiana during Dillinger’s infamous bank-robbing spree.
- Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969): While not entirely set in Indiana, the iconic duo of outlaws makes a memorable stop in Indiana during their infamous career.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Indiana
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