- “Gran Torino” (2008) – Directed by Clint Eastwood, this film is set in Detroit and revolves around an aging Korean War veteran who forms an unexpected bond with his Hmong neighbours.
- “RoboCop” (1987) – This iconic sci-fi action film is set in a dystopian Detroit and follows a cyborg law enforcement officer who fights crime and corruption.
- “8 Mile” (2002) – Starring Eminem, this drama is set in a gritty version of Detroit and tells the story of a young aspiring rapper trying to make a name for himself in the music industry.
- “Out of Sight” (1998) – This crime-comedy film showcases various locations in Michigan, including Detroit and its suburbs. It follows a determined federal marshal and a bank robber played by George Clooney and Jennifer Lopez, respectively.
- “American Pie” (1999) – Though the entire series wasn’t exclusively set in Michigan, the original film takes place in East Great Falls, a fictional town inspired by Grand Rapids. It’s a coming-of-age comedy that revolves around a group of high school friends.
- “Somewhere in Time” (1980) – This romantic fantasy film is set on Mackinac Island and stars Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour. It tells the story of a playwright who travels back in time to meet an actress he fell in love with through a vintage photograph.
- “The Five-Year Engagement” (2012) – This romantic comedy is set in Ann Arbor and follows the ups and downs of a couple played by Jason Segel and Emily Blunt as they navigate the challenges of a prolonged engagement.
- “RoboCop 2” (1990) – The sequel to the original film also takes place in Detroit and continues the story of the cyborg crimefighter as he battles a new wave of crime and corruption.
- “Grosse Pointe Blank” (1997) – Set in Grosse Pointe, a suburb of Detroit, this dark comedy stars John Cusack as a hitman who attends his high school reunion while on a job. It offers a blend of action, romance, and humor.
- “Escanaba in Da Moonlight” (2001) – This comedy film, written and directed by Jeff Daniels, is set in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It follows the adventures of a deer hunter desperate to break a family curse and finally shoot a buck.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Michigan
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