Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesMovies about or set in the region of the American South
When you think about the American South certain things probably come to mind, such as the Civil War, plantations, slavery, cotton fields, hospitality, southern charm, accents, a warmer climate, the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement and fried chicken! Some of cinema's most classic films are set in the rich landscape of the South
The southern part of the United States is home to some of the most important historical events in the nation. It's known for its hospitality and comfort food, as well as movies like The Secret Life of Bees, Rambling Rose, and Crazy Heart.
This list features the best Southern movies including: Forrest Gump, Gone With the Wind, Steel Magnolias, The Client, The Notebook, Fried Green Tomatoes, Ray, The Help, The Blind Side, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Radio, The Firm, The Prince of Tides, The Rainmaker, Where the Heart Is, and My Cousin Vinny.
Grab a plate of fried chicken, fried green tomatoes, fried anything else, and vote up your favorite Southern movie. Or, add a film not on the list.
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690164Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American epic romantic-comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the... more
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531161Gone with the Wind
Clark Gable, Vivien LeighReleased: 1939
Directed by: Sam Wood, George Cukor, Victor Fleming
Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from Margaret... more3
515168Steel Magnolias
Sally Field, Dolly PartonReleased: 1989
Directed by: Herbert Ross
Steel Magnolias is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Herbert Ross, based on the... more4
518160Fried Green Tomatoes
Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise ParkerReleased: 1991
Directed by: Jon Avnet
Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 comedy-drama film based on the novel Fried Green Tomatoes at... more5
362105To Kill a Mockingbird
Robert Duvall, Gregory PeckReleased: 1962
Directed by: Robert Mulligan
To Kill a Mockingbird is a 1962 American drama film directed by Robert Mulligan. The... more6
440158The Help
Emma Stone, Jessica ChastainReleased: 2011
Directed by: Tate Taylor
The Help is a 2011 American period drama film directed and written by Tate Taylor, and adapted... more7
417151Sweet Home Alabama
Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2002
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant. A young... more8
352142The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2004
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
The Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on... more9
315172The Blind Side
Sandra Bullock, Lily CollinsReleased: 2009
Directed by: John Lee Hancock
The Blind Side is a 2009 American semi-biographical sports drama film. It was written and... more10
16882My Cousin Vinny
Marisa Tomei, Joe PesciReleased: 1992
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
My Cousin Vinny is a 1992 American comedy film written by Dale Launer and directed by Jonathan... more11
16764Mississippi Burning
Willem Dafoe, Gene HackmanReleased: 1988
Directed by: Alan Parker
Mississippi Burning is a 1988 American thriller film directed by Alan Parker and written by... more12
26175Oh Brother Where Art Thou
George Clooney, John GoodmanReleased: 2000
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
O Brother, Where Art Thou? is a 2000 adventure comedy film written, produced, edited, and... more13
18376Sling Blade
Robert Duvall, Billy Bob ThorntonReleased: 1996
Directed by: Billy Bob Thornton
Sling Blade is a 1996 American drama film set in rural Arkansas, written and directed by Billy... more14
16596A Time to Kill
Sandra Bullock, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 1996
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
This film is a 1996 drama film adaptation of John Grisham's 1989 novel of the same name,... more15
14674Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Kevin Spacey, Jude LawReleased: 1997
Directed by: Clint Eastwood
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil is a 1997 American drama film directed by Clint... more16
14169Deliverance
Burt Reynolds, Jon VoightReleased: 1972
Directed by: John Boorman
Deliverance is a 1972 American dramatic thriller film produced and directed by John Boorman,... more17
13077Where the Heart Is
Natalie Portman, Sally FieldReleased: 2000
Directed by: Matt Williams
Where the Heart Is is a 2000 drama/romance film directed by Matt Williams, in his film... more18
182100Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood
Sandra Bullock, Ashley JuddReleased: 2002
Directed by: Callie Khouri
Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood is a 2002 American comedy-drama film starring an... more19
10361Ray
Kerry Washington, Jamie FoxxReleased: 2004
Directed by: Taylor Hackford
Ray is a biographical film focusing on 30 years in the life of rhythm and blues musician Ray... more20
12782Cold Mountain
Natalie Portman, Nicole KidmanReleased: 2003
Directed by: Anthony Minghella
Cold Mountain is a 2003 epic drama film written and directed by Anthony Minghella. The film is... more21
13981What's Eating Gilbert Grape
Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprioReleased: 1993
Directed by: Lasse Hallström
What's Eating Gilbert Grape is a 1993 American drama film directed by Lasse Hallström and... more22
11765Friday Night Lights
Amber Heard, Connie BrittonReleased: 2004
Directed by: Peter Berg
Friday Night Lights is a 2004 sports drama film, directed by Peter Berg, which documents the... more23
10465Radio
Cuba Gooding Jr., Ed HarrisReleased: 2003
Directed by: Michael Tollin
Radio is a 2003 film inspired by the 1996 Sports Illustrated article "Someone to Lean On" by... more24
27464Driving Miss Daisy
Morgan Freeman, Dan AykroydReleased: 1989
Directed by: Bruce Beresford
Driving Miss Daisy is a 1989 American comedy-drama film directed by Bruce Beresford and... more25
12276The Secret Life of Bees
Alicia Keys, Dakota FanningReleased: 2008
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
The Secret Life of Bees is a 2008 American drama film, adapted from the novel of the same name... more
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