List RulesMovies must be set in Florida, rather than simply filmed in Florida.
Say what you will about Florida, but the state has been the subject of quite a few hit films. Whether a Florida movie sets itself within the happening Miami nightlife or shows the darker side of Florida in general, the films on this list are all worth checking out. In fact, some are even considered among the best movies of all time. From new drama films to classic thrillers, these movies set in Florida span a range of genres.
Though much of the movie was actually filmed in California, the ever-entertaining crime drama Scarface has got to be one of the best Florida movies. A little crime, a little drama; this is a incredible movie regardless of where it's set. Then you have some early classics like It Happened One Night—a 1930's romantic comedy—as well as Where the Boys Are. Looking for a new Florida movie? The award-winning, coming-of-age film Moonlight is certainly one for the books, but if you want something a bit... different, you might give Spring Breakers a try. In short, if it's a Florida movie you're after, there are plenty of good ones—and you'll find the best of them right here.
What's the best Florida movie? Check out the list of movies set in Florida below and vote up your top choices, or those you think depict the Sunshine State best.
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2910Citizen Kane
Orson Welles, Alan LaddReleased: 1941
Directed by: Orson Welles
Citizen Kane is a 1941 American drama film produced by, co-written by, directed by and... more2
237Scarface
Al Pacino, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 1983
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Scarface is a 1983 American crime drama film directed by Brian De Palma, and a remake of the... more3
189The Florida Project
Willem Dafoe, Brooklynn Kimberly PrinceReleased: 2017
Directed by: Sean Baker
The Florida Project is a 2017 American drama film directed by Sean Baker. Set over one summer,... more4
123The Truman Show
Jim Carrey, Paul GiamattiReleased: 1998
Directed by: Peter Weir
The Truman Show is a 1998 American satirical social science fiction comedy-drama film directed... more5
147It Happened One Night
Clark Gable, Claudette ColbertReleased: 1934
Directed by: Frank Capra
It Happened One Night is a 1934 American romantic comedy film with elements of screwball... more6
137Some Like It Hot
Marilyn Monroe, Jack LemmonReleased: 1959
Directed by: Billy Wilder
Some Like It Hot is a 1959 American comedy film set in 1929, directed by Billy Wilder,... more7
128Moonlight
Trevante Rhodes, André HollandReleased: 2016
Directed by: Barry Jenkins
Moonlight is a 2016 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Barry Jenkins, based on... more8
118Raging Bull
Robert De Niro, Joe PesciReleased: 1980
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Raging Bull is a 1980 American biographical black-and-white sports drama film directed by... more9
74Aquamarine
Emma Roberts, JoJoReleased: 2006
Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Aquamarine is a 2006 Australian-American teen fantasy comedy film starring Sara Paxton, Emma... more10
108Goldfinger
Sean Connery, Honor BlackmanReleased: 1964
Directed by: Guy Hamilton
Goldfinger is the third film in the James Bond series and the third to star Sean Connery as... more11
75Night Moves
Gene Hackman, James WoodsReleased: 1975
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Night Moves is a 1975 mystery thriller film directed by Arthur Penn. It stars Gene Hackman,... more12
64The Right Stuff
Jeff Goldblum, Ed HarrisReleased: 1983
Directed by: Philip Kaufman
The Right Stuff is a 1983 American drama film that was adapted from Tom Wolfe's best-selling... more13
75Aileen Wuornos: The Selling of a Serial Killer
Aileen Wuornos, Nick BroomfieldReleased: 1992
Directed by: Nick Broomfield
Aileen Wuornos is claimed to be the world's first female serial killer. A hitch-hiking... more14
75Apollo 13
Tom Hanks, Bryce Dallas HowardReleased: 1995
Directed by: Ron Howard
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American historical docudrama film directed by Ron Howard. The film stars... more15
109Spring Breakers
James Franco, Vanessa HudgensReleased: 2012
Directed by: Harmony Korine
Spring Breakers is a 2012 American film directed by Harmony Korine. While enjoying their... more16
65Where the Boys Are
Connie Francis, Yvette MimieuxReleased: 1960
Directed by: Henry Levin
Where the Boys Are is an Metrocolor and CinemaScope American coming-of-age comedy film,... more17
65Cocoon
Steve Guttenberg, Clint HowardReleased: 1985
Directed by: Ron Howard
Cocoon is a 1985 science fiction film directed by Ron Howard about a group of elderly people... more18
54Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer
Jeb Bush, Aileen WuornosReleased: 2003
Directed by: Nick Broomfield, Joan Churchill
Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer looks at Aileen's violent, tortured childhood in... more19
54Because of Winn-Dixie
Elle Fanning, AnnaSophia RobbReleased: 2005
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Because of Winn-Dixie is a 2005 American family comedy-drama film adapted from the book of the... more20
67Monster
Charlize Theron, Christina RicciReleased: 2003
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Monster is a 2003 drama film about Aileen Wuornos, who was executed in Florida in 2002 for... more21
56Cool Hand Luke
Paul Newman, Dennis HopperReleased: 1967
Directed by: Stuart Rosenberg
Cool Hand Luke is a 1967 American prison drama film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, starring... more22
55Cars 3
Owen Wilson, Cristela AlonzoDirected by: Brian Fee
Cars 3 is a 2017 American 3D computer-animated comedy film produced by Pixar. After being... more23
35Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
Rock Hudson, Robert WagnerReleased: 1953
Directed by: Robert D. Webb
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef is a 1953 American adventure film directed by Robert D. Webb. The... more24
35Bully
Bijou Phillips, Rachel MinerReleased: 2001
Directed by: Larry Clark
Bully is a 2001 American film directed by Larry Clark, and starring Brad Renfro, Bijou... more25
35Ernest Saves Christmas
Jim Varney, Gailard SartainReleased: 1988
Directed by: John R. Cherry III
Ernest Saves Christmas is a 1988 Christmas comedy film directed by John R. Cherry III and... more