- “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” (1975) – Set in a mental institution, this Academy Award-winning film stars Jack Nicholson and was partly filmed at the Oregon State Hospital in Salem.
- “Stand by Me” (1986) – Based on a Stephen King novella, this coming-of-age film takes place in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Oregon, following four friends on a journey to find a dead body.
- “The Goonies” (1985) – This beloved adventure film, directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, is set in the coastal town of Astoria, Oregon, where a group of kids embarks on a quest to find hidden pirate treasure.
- “Wild” (2014) – Based on Cheryl Strayed’s memoir, this film follows her 1,100-mile trek on the Pacific Crest Trail, starting in California and passing through Oregon. It showcases the landscapes of the state.
- “Sometimes a Great Notion” (1970) – Set in a logging town along the Oregon coast, this film adaptation of Ken Kesey’s novel explores family dynamics and labor conflicts in the Pacific Northwest.
- “Drugstore Cowboy” (1989) – This independent film, directed by Gus Van Sant, is set in Portland, Oregon. It follows a group of drug addicts who rob drugstores to support their addiction.
- “My Own Private Idaho” (1991) – Also directed by Gus Van Sant, this film tells the story of two young male hustlers, played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, who traverse the streets of Portland and embark on a road trip through Idaho.
- “Twilight” (2008) – While the majority of the “Twilight” series is set in the fictional town of Forks, Washington, parts of the movies were filmed in various locations in Oregon, including Portland and St. Helens.
- “The River Wild” (1994) – This thriller starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon is set on a whitewater rafting trip in the untamed rivers of Idaho, but some filming took place on the Rogue River in Oregon.
- “Kelly Reichardt’s Oregon Trilogy” – This trilogy comprises three films by acclaimed director Kelly Reichardt: “Old Joy” (2006), “Wendy and Lucy” (2008), and “Meek’s Cutoff” (2010). All the films are set in Oregon and offer intimate and poetic portrayals of characters navigating various situations.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Oregon
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