Most filmgoers recognize big cities like Miami, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles in their favorite motion pictures. Sure enough, those locals provide the backdrop to several classic pictures from Michael Bay’s “Bad Boys” to “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “King Kong” and Michael Mann’s “Heat.” However, another prominent locale exists in the film world, a place you’ve likely seen more often than not, even if it didn’t immediately stand out. We’re talking, of course, about the state of Maine.
Uniquely, many stories take place in the Pine Tree State. Its lush scenery and coastal views make for stunning cinematography, while the colder elements provide the necessary bleakness for heavier dramas. Here, family friendly fare like “Casper” and “Pete’s Dragon” took flight, while more intense films such as the alligator thriller “Lake Placid” and the Stephen King horror tale “Pet Sematary” found unique ways to scare the bejesus out of audiences.
Still, while those films are fun, they aren’t the best to take place in the state. Without further ado, here are the 10 best movies set in Maine, ranked!