Ranker FilmList RulesRegardless of where the movie was filmed, it must be set in Maine. Vote up the best movies with Maine as the backdrop.
Which of these movies about Maine are the best? It's time to vote up the best movies set in Maine, the Pine Tree State. Some of these movies were actually filmed in Maine but all of them are about or partially set in Maine. Situated in the heart of New England, Maine is the inspiration or setting for classic movies and cult favorites. From Welcome to Mooseport to The Shawshank Redemption, it's time to finally determine the greatest Maine movies. You will also find several movies inspired by Stephen King as many of his stories take place in the fictional town of Castle Rock, Maine.
Vote up the best movies that are based in Maine. Be sure to check back to see what other voters think about these Maine films. Don't see your favorite famous Maine movie? Add it to the list and find out how other film aficionados rank your additions.
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176The Shawshank Redemption
Morgan Freeman, Rita HayworthReleased: 1994
Directed by: Frank Darabont
The Shawshank Redemption is a 1994 American drama film written and directed by Frank Darabont... more2
122Charlotte's Web
Julia Roberts, Oprah WinfreyReleased: 2006
Directed by: Gary Winick
Charlotte's Web is a 2006 American live-action/computer-animated feature film based on the... more3
122It
Tim Curry, Seth GreenReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace
It is a 1990 psychological horror/drama miniseries based on Stephen King's novel of the same... more4
146It
Jaeden Lieberher, Bill SkarsgårdReleased: 2017
Directed by: Andy Muschietti
It (also known as It: Chapter One) is a 2017 American supernatural horror film directed by... more5
125Carrie
Julianne Moore, Chloë Grace MoretzReleased: 2013
Directed by: Kimberly Peirce
Carrie is a 2013 American supernatural horror film. It is the third film adaptation of Stephen... more6
103The Iron Giant
Jennifer Aniston, Vin DieselReleased: 1999
Directed by: Brad Bird
The Iron Giant is a 1999 American animated science fiction comedy-drama film using both... more7
103Aquaman
Jason Momoa, Amber HeardReleased: 2018
Directed by: James Wan
Aquaman is a 2018 American superhero film, based on the DC Comics character, directed by James... more8
82Dolores Claiborne
Kathy Bates, Jennifer Jason LeighReleased: 1995
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Dolores Claiborne is a 1995 American psychological thriller drama film directed by Taylor... more9
60It: Chapter Two
Bill Skarsgård, James McAvoyReleased: 2019
Directed by: Andy Muschietti
It: Chapter Two is a 2019 American horror film directed by Andy Muschietti, based on the 1986... more10
72Dark Shadows
Johnny Depp, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 2012
Directed by: Tim Burton
Dark Shadows is a 2012 American horror comedy film loosely based on the gothic television soap... more11
74Jinxed
Ciara Bravo, Keegan Connor TracyReleased: 2013
Directed by: Stephen Herek
Jinxed is an American fantasy-comedy television film that premiered on Nickelodeon on November... more12
63Welcome to Mooseport
Gene Hackman, Fred SavageReleased: 2004
Directed by: Donald Petrie
Welcome to Mooseport is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Donald Petrie and starring Ray... more13
75Casper
Christina Ricci, Bill PullmanReleased: 1995
Directed by: Brad Silberling, Phil Nibbelink
Casper is a 1995 American family comedy fantasy film starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman,... more14
75Cloudburst
Olympia Dukakis, Brenda FrickerReleased: 2011
Directed by: Thom Fitzgerald
Cloudburst is a 2011 Canadian-American adventure comedy-drama film by American-Canadian writer... more15
52Dreamcatcher
Morgan Freeman, Timothy OlyphantReleased: 2003
Directed by: Lawrence Kasdan
Dreamcatcher is a 2003 science fiction horror film adaptation of Stephen King's novel of the... more16
77The Good Son
Macaulay Culkin, Elijah WoodReleased: 1993
Directed by: Joseph Ruben
The Good Son is a 1993 American psychological thriller film directed by Joseph Ruben and... more17
65The Mist
Thomas Jane, Marcia Gay HardenReleased: 2007
Directed by: Frank Darabont
The Mist is a 2007 American science fiction horror film directed by Frank Darabont, and based... more18
77It Happened to Jane
Doris Day, Jack LemmonReleased: 1959
Directed by: Richard Quine
It Happened to Jane is a 1959 romantic comedy film starring Doris Day, Jack Lemmon, and Ernie... more19
77Lake Placid
Betty White, Mariska HargitayReleased: 1999
Directed by: Steve Miner
Lake Placid is a 1999 American monster horror comedy film. The film was written by David E.... more20
55The Cider House Rules
Charlize Theron, Michael CaineReleased: 1999
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
The Cider House Rules is a 1999 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström, based on John... more21
77The Whales of August
Bette Davis, Vincent PriceReleased: 1987
Directed by: Lindsay Anderson
The Whales of August is a 1987 film based on a play by David Berry and stars Bette Davis and... more22
55Bag of Bones
Anika Noni Rose, Annabeth GishReleased: 2011
Directed by: Mick Garris
Bag of Bones (A&E, 2011) is an American horror television miniseries directed by Mick Garris,... more23
77Beneath the Harvest Sky
Emory Cohen, Callan McAuliffe24
44Home Alone: The Holiday Heist
Malcolm McDowell, Ed AsnerReleased: 2012
Directed by: Peter Hewitt
Home Alone: The Holiday Heist is a 2012 American comedy television film and the fifth... more25
67Cujo
Dee Wallace, Danny PintauroReleased: 1983
Directed by: Lewis Teague
Cujo is a 1983 American psychological horror/thriller film based on Stephen King's novel of... more
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