Little do some know that many well-known movies, Netflix originals and popular series are filmed right here in the South. Many times, you can visit these filming locations for absolutely free to get the experience of standing where some of your favorite actors stood. These famous movies filmed in Tennessee are some classics and you can explore some of the spots right in your own backyard. The Green Mile Rating: 8.6/10 on IMBd Tom Hanks stars in this prison-based movie that took place in the Tennesee State Penitentiary. The Death Row guards find something unique about John Coffey, a convicted murderer and rapist and try to figure out what his mysterious gift is. View this post on Instagram BingeWatch Recommendation: Quarantine Flicks #1 Movie: The Green Mile (1999) Director: Frank Darabont Genre: Mystery/Drama IMDb Rating: 8.6⭐ Available on: Netflix. Plot: The lives of guards on Death Row are affected by one of their charges: a black man accused of child murder and rape, yet who has a mysterious gift. Review: This movie is a real gem. Frank Darabont with another adaptation of Stephen King's novel (after Shawshank Redemption). This movie can tear emotions out of anyone. BingeWatch Rating: 9/10. . . . . . . . #tomhanks #frankdarabont #stephenking #thegreenmile #michaelduncan #stayathome #corona #covid_19 #Netflix #netflixandchill A post shared by Binge Watch (@_.bingewatch._) on Mar 18, 2020 at 6:43am PDT The Jungle Book Rating: 7.4/10 on IMBd Fall Creek Falls near Spencer, Tennessee was used as the backdrop to many of the scenes in this live-action film. Just like in the original movie, Mowgli sets out on an adventure of self-discovery with Bagheera and Baloo when the evil tiger, Shere Khan forces him to leave the jungle. View this post on Instagram The groundbreaking adventure is coming home. Disney’s The #JungleBook will be available on Digital HD & Disney Movies Anywhere Aug 23, and Blu-ray Aug 30. Pre-order: "link in bio" A post shared by Disney's The Jungle Book (@disneythejunglebook) on Jul 7, 2016 at 3:10pm PDT The Matrix Rating: 8.7/10 on IMBd In the very first opening chase sequence in the first movie, you might recognize the Nashville skyline as it's used as the backdrop for a part of the movie. A hacker, Keanu Reeves, enters into The Matrix which taps into human brains to create an alternate reality and he must get out of it and save humanity. The Matrix | Rotten Tomatoes Walk The Line Rating: 7.8/10 on IMBd Viewers watch as Johnny Cash grows up and adjusts to his fame. We also see a love story between his wife, and then meets the famous June Carter, the absolute love of his life. Some filming spots include the Scottish Rite Temple, the Memphis Fairgrounds and the Orpheum. View this post on Instagram Love You forever ❤️❤️❤️#JoaquinPhoenix #walkthelinemovie A post shared by Joaquin _Phoenix (@joaquinphoenix_publications) on Nov 14, 2019 at 2:04pm PST The Last Castle Rating: 7/10 on IMBd This movie was also filmed in the Tennessee State Penitentiary and the warehouse right down the street. An army general is sent to a max-security prison and sees the corruption inside the system. He gets together a team of over 1,000 inmates to take down the warden. View this post on Instagram The Last Castle 👍🏻 . . . . . . . . . . . . #cinema #film #movies #jamesgandolfini #robertredford #markruffalo #memphis #risque #mysterytrain #1989 #art #cinephilecommunity #moviebuff #selfisolation #thelastcastle A post shared by Daphne Vlassis Visual Artist (@daphne_vlassis_artist) on Mar 28, 2020 at 5:49am PDT The Evil Dead Rating: 7.5/10 on IMBd This was filmed in a remote town in Tennessee named Morristown. It's about a group of people in a cabin in the woods that summon up dark energy and demons. The demon eventually possesses the main character, Mia, and nothing is ever the same. View this post on Instagram One of my favorite movies! I still remember watching "The Evil Dead" on VHS for the first time over 20 years ago. To this day, I still love "The Evil Dead" so much! - #theevildead #evildead #samraimi #brucecampbell #ash #ashwilliams #evil #dead #bluray #steelbook #movie #movies #moviescenes #movieaddict #movieworld #movietime #movienight #movielover #movielovers #moviecollector #collector #collection #massachusetts #newengland A post shared by Tyler Aucoin (@musicandmovieman) on Jan 16, 2020 at 7:00pm PST Days of Thunder Rating: 6/10 on IMBd Being a movie that has many NASCAR stars in it, some of the movie was filmed at Bristol Motor Speedway. Tom Cruise stars in this racing film where he tries everything he can to compete at the highest level and win. View this post on Instagram Morning Film - #DaysofThunder A post shared by Amanda Oaks (@xenagabby99) on Apr 9, 2020 at 7:44am PDT 42 Rating: 7.5/10 on IMBd This movie is about Jackie Robinson getting singed to the LA Dodgers by Branch Ricky. This put them both in a rocky position and they faced a lot of hate and racism. Many parts of this movie were filmed at Engel Stadium in Chattanooga. 42 | IMBd October Sky Rating: 7.8/10 IMBd All the boys in this town in "Virginia" are meant to grow up and do what their dads did, coal mine. Homer Hickman wanted a different path their life. He starts messing around with missiles and actual homemade rockets. View this post on Instagram Watch this movie to get a requirement signed off for Citizenship in the Community. Great movie will make you tear up . #greatdayforscouting #octobersky#troop554#citizenshipinthecomunity A post shared by Whitefield Academy Troop 554 (@whitefieldacademytroop554) on Apr 8, 2020 at 10:28am PDT
