New York City might be the most iconic destination in the world—at least when it comes to Hollywood films. From mobster movies and romantic comedies to superhero flicks and musicals, many old and new …
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The best movies set in New York, New York City might be the most iconic destination in the world—at least when it comes to Hollywood films. From mobster movies and romantic comedies to superhero flicks and musicals, many old and new stories are told among the Big Apple’s skyscrapers, bright…
Rent (2005), Based on the hit Broadway musical, Rent follows a group of bohemian friends navigating life, loss and relationships during the AIDS crisis in New York. While the story is set between 1989 and 1990, many will still recognize the East Village buildings that appeared in the film.
The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wall Street captures the rise and fall of a stockbroker in New York City in a dark and comedic way—but with plenty of true-to-life elements. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Belfort, the film invites audiences…
You’ve Got Mail (1998), A love for New York is actually one of the things the lead characters bond over in You’ve Got Mail. In the film, rival bookstore owners played by Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks fall for each other on an online chat platform where their identities are hidden. However, after…
Goodfellas (1990), This Martin Scorsese film, based on the real life of New York mobster Henry Hill, is considered by many to be one of the greatest gangster movies of all time. Goodfellas follows Henry (Ray Liotta) as he carries out a life of crime in and around New York City with his mob…
Ghostbusters (1984), After three scientists are kicked out of their jobs at Columbia University, they decide to create a business surrounding their interest in paranormal activity—The Ghostbusters. Soon these men (Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis) are called on to save the city,…
Spider-Man (2002), New York City is the perfect setting for Spider-Man, since he can leap from building to building with his webs. In the Spider-Man film, young student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) discovers he has superhuman powers after being bitten by a genetically-altered spider. Peter…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), Breakfast at Tiffany’s tells the story of a lost young woman torn between her empty socialite life and a budding romance with her neighbour. This classic film, based on the novel by Truman Capote, became the most famous role of Audrey Hepburn’s legendary career. It…
Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade is one of New York City’s largest annual public events. It only makes sense that a movie was made around this major celebration—and the iconic NYC department store that hosts it (Macy’s). In the classic film Miracle on 34th Street, a…
Sex and the City (2008), In the SATC TV series, viewers around the world got to experience the ups and downs of dating, friendship and everything in between in New York City. The story in the big-screen continuation picks up where the series left off; Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) is…
Taxi Driver (1976), This movie takes a darker look at the common New York yellow cab. Taxi Driver follows a disturbed, insomniac veteran, Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), who takes on a job as a nightshift taxi driver in New York City. Disgusted by what he sees on his route, Bickle becomes…
King Kong (1933), Even those who have never seen the classic film King Kong are likely familiar with the visual of Kong (the giant gorilla-like beast) climbing the Empire State Building. This movie tells the story of an ape who is captured and brought to the Big Apple for exhibition after a film…
The Godfather (1972), Many of the New York locations featured in The Godfather still look the same today, from St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral to the St. Regis Hotel. Considered by many to be the greatest film of all time, The Godfather, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan, tells the…
Big (1988), After 12-year-old Josh Baskin wishes to be ‘big,’ he wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old man (Tom Hanks). While Josh and his best friend try to figure out how to make him a kid again, Josh heads to New York City and soon lands himself a job at a major toy company. Big’s most famous…
Do the Right Thing (1989), The poignant messaging of Spike Lee’s film Do the Right Thing still resonates with audiences decades after its release. Set in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, and starring Spike Lee, Danny Aiello and Giancarlo Esposito, the film tells a slice-of-life story focusing on the…
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