- “The Help” (2011) – Set in the 1960s, this powerful drama depicts the lives of African-American maids working in white households in Jackson.
- “A Time to Kill” (1996) – Based on John Grisham’s novel, this legal drama tells the story of a young attorney defending a black man accused of killing two white men who assaulted his daughter.
- “Mississippi Burning” (1988) – This gripping film is inspired by true events and focuses on two FBI agents investigating the disappearance of civil rights workers in the 1960s.
- “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” (2000) – Directed by the Coen brothers, this quirky comedy follows three convicts who escape from a Mississippi chain gang and embark on a comedic odyssey.
- “In the Heat of the Night” (1967) – Starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger, this crime drama revolves around a black detective from Philadelphia who assists a small-town sheriff in solving a murder case.
- “The Rainmaker” (1997) – A young lawyer takes on a powerful insurance corporation in this legal drama based on John Grisham’s novel.
- “My Dog Skip” (2000) – This heartwarming family film tells the story of a young boy’s bond with his Jack Russell terrier in 1940s Mississippi.
- “The Long Hot Summer” (1958) – Featuring Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, this drama explores the complex relationships and power struggles within a wealthy Southern family.
- “Tupelo Honey” (2002) – A romantic drama set in Mississippi, this film delves into the struggles and hopes of young people trying to find love and purpose in their lives.
- “Ghosts of Mississippi” (1996) – This courtroom drama is based on the true story of the retrial in the 1994 murder case of civil rights activist Medgar
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Mississippi
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