ReferenceList RulesThe movies below must have at least one major scene that was filmed in New Orleans
List of movies that were filmed in New Orleans, including trailers of the films when available. New Orleans has a lot of famous landmarks and beautiful landscapes, making it a great location to film movies in. This list of famous movies shot in New Orleans is listed by popularity, so the movie names at the top of the list are the most well-known. This isn't necessarily a list of all movies shot in New Orleans, so if you notice an important film is missing then feel free to add it at the bottom of this list.
This list below has a variety of movies, like Panic in the Streets and Jezebel, in it.
If you're trying to answer the questions, "What films were shot in New Orleans?" and "Which famous movies were filmed in New Orleans?" then you'e in the right place.
Both big studio and independent films that were filmed in New Orleans are included below, as well as all genres including horror, action, comedy and more.
1Gone with the Wind
Clark Gable, Vivien LeighReleased: 1939
Directed by: Sam Wood, George Cukor, Victor Fleming
2Meet the Spartans
Carmen Electra, Method ManReleased: 2008
Directed by: Aaron Seltzer, Jason Friedberg
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3Easy Rider
Peter Fonda, Dennis HopperReleased: 1969
Directed by: Dennis Hopper
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4Stay Alive
Sophia Bush, Frankie MunizReleased: 2006
Directed by: William Brent Bell
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5Miller's Crossing
Steve Buscemi, Frances McDormandReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
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6Wild at Heart
Nicolas Cage, Willem DafoeReleased: 1990
Directed by: David Lynch
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7Hard Target
Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance HenriksenReleased: 1993
Directed by: John Woo
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8Down by Law
Tom Waits, Ellen BarkinReleased: 1986
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
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9Runaway Jury
Rachel Weisz, Dustin HoffmanReleased: 2003
Directed by: Gary Fleder
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10Jezebel
Bette Davis, Henry FondaReleased: 1938
Directed by: William Wyler
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11The Skeleton Key
Kate Hudson, John HurtReleased: 2005
Directed by: Iain Softley
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12Panic in the Streets
Jack Palance, Richard WidmarkReleased: 1950
Directed by: Elia Kazan
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13Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans
Nicolas Cage, Eva MendesReleased: 2009
Directed by: Werner Herzog
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14Mr. 3000
Carmen Electra, Jay LenoReleased: 2004
Directed by: Charles Stone III
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15Pretty Baby
Brooke Shields, Susan SarandonReleased: 1978
Directed by: Louis Malle
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16The Cincinnati Kid
Ann-Margret, Steve McQueenReleased: 1965
Directed by: Norman Jewison
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17Zandalee
Nicolas Cage, Marisa TomeiReleased: 1991
Directed by: Sam Pillsbury
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18Belle of the Nineties
Mae WestReleased: 1934
Directed by: Leo McCarey
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19The Final Destination
Ali Larter, Krista AllenReleased: 2009
Directed by: David R. Ellis
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20Crazy in Alabama
Melanie Griffith, Meat LoafReleased: 1999
Directed by: Antonio Banderas
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21The Big Easy
John Goodman, Dennis QuaidReleased: 1986
Directed by: Jim McBride
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22A Love Song for Bobby Long
Scarlett Johansson, John TravoltaReleased: 2004
Directed by: Shainee Gabel
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23Albino Alligator
Viggo Mortensen, Faye DunawayReleased: 1997
Directed by: Kevin Spacey
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24King Creole
Elvis Presley, Walter MatthauReleased: 1958
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
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25The Toast of New Orleans
David Niven, Rita MorenoReleased: 1950
Directed by: Norman Taurog
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