- “Good Will Hunting” (1997) – This critically acclaimed film, set in Boston, tells the story of a young janitor with a genius-level intellect and his journey of self-discovery.
- “The Departed” (2006) – Directed by Martin Scorsese, this gripping crime drama takes place in Boston and follows the intertwining lives of an undercover police officer and a mole in the police department.
- “Jaws” (1975) – Although primarily filmed in Martha’s Vineyard, this iconic thriller set in the fictional town of Amity Island showcases Massachusetts’ coastal landscape.
- “The Social Network” (2010) – Recreating the origin story of Facebook, this film showcases the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where Mark Zuckerberg and his co-founders first conceptualized the social media platform.
- “The Town” (2010) – Boston’s gritty Charlestown neighbourhood is the backdrop for this intense crime drama about bank robbers and the conflicts they face.
- “Spotlight” (2015) – Based on the true story of the Boston Globe’s investigative journalism team, this Academy Award-winning film explores the uncovering of the Catholic Church sexual abuse scandal in Boston.
- “Mystic River” (2003) – Set in the working-class neighbourhoods of Boston, this psychological thriller delves into the lives of three childhood friends whose paths become entangled after a tragic event.
- “Gone Baby Gone” (2007) – Another film adapted from a Dennis Lehane novel, this Boston-based neo-noir crime mystery follows two private investigators searching for a missing child.
- “Little Women” (2019) – A classic tale set in Concord, Massachusetts, this film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel showcases the lives of the March sisters and their journey of self-discovery during the Civil War era.
- “The Verdict” (1982) – Starring Paul Newman, this legal drama takes place in Boston and follows a down-and-out lawyer who takes on a medical malpractice case that tests his moral compass.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Massachusetts
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