- “Bon Cop, Bad Cop” (2006) – This Canadian action-comedy film revolves around two police officers, one from Ottawa and one from Quebec, who are forced to work together on a murder investigation.
- “Breach” (2007) – Based on a true story, this espionage thriller follows the arrest of an FBI agent (played by Chris Cooper) who was spying for the Soviet Union. Some key scenes are set in Ottawa.
- “The Great White North” (1981) – This comedy movie featuring the McKenzie brothers, played by Dave Thomas and Rick Moranis, is inspired by the popular sketch on “SCTV.” While the movie was filmed in Ontario, it references Ottawa as the hometown of the characters.
- “My Life Without Me” (2003) – This drama film stars Sarah Polley as a young woman living in Ottawa who, after receiving a terminal illness diagnosis, starts to make a list of things she wants to achieve before she dies.
- “Night Listener” (2007) – Starring Robin Williams, this psychological thriller has scenes set in Ottawa. The film explores a radio show host’s connection with a young boy and the unsettling events that follow.
- “Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen” (2004) – While most of the movie is set in New York, there is a brief scene in Ottawa where the main characters attend a concert.
- “Margaret’s Museum” (1995) – Set in the 1940s in a coal mining community, this drama film stars Helena Bonham Carter as a young woman living in Cape Breton. Although most of the film is set there, it briefly features a scene set in Ottawa.
- “1952” (2017) – This short film by writer/director Emad El-Hakim imagines what Ottawa would look like in the future. It offers a perspective on the city’s development.
- “The Right Kind of Wrong” (2013) – While primarily set in Alberta, this romantic comedy-drama features a scene in Ottawa where a wedding takes place.
- “The War Bride” (2001) – The film follows a young Englishwoman who marries a Canadian soldier during World War II and moves to Ottawa. It explores her struggles adapting to a new country and culture.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Ottawa
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