10 Movies Filmed in Boston
If you’re a film fanatic like me, you probably know that the setting of the film is often
one of the most important details. Boston, Massachusetts has long been a favorite
city for filmmakers due to its historic buildings and rich cultural background. In fact,
some of my personal favorite movies were shot in Boston. Here are 10 movies that
you may not know were filmed in Boston.
one of the most important details. Boston, Massachusetts has long been a favorite
city for filmmakers due to its historic buildings and rich cultural background. In fact,
some of my personal favorite movies were shot in Boston. Here are 10 movies that
you may not know were filmed in Boston.
10. The Social Network
Perhaps one of David Fincher’s best films to date, The Social Network tells the true
story of how Facebook came to be, and the lawsuits that followed. While the film is
supposed to be set at Harvard University (where Mark Zuckerberg was a student
during the time he created Facebook), the school denied most requests to film
on-location. Most of the film’s scenes were shot on the campuses of Phillips
Academy and Milton Academy, with additional scenes being shot at Wheelock
College.
story of how Facebook came to be, and the lawsuits that followed. While the film is
supposed to be set at Harvard University (where Mark Zuckerberg was a student
during the time he created Facebook), the school denied most requests to film
on-location. Most of the film’s scenes were shot on the campuses of Phillips
Academy and Milton Academy, with additional scenes being shot at Wheelock
College.
9. Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch is a movie about a die-hard Red Sox fan, so it only makes sense
that the movie was filmed in Boston. Filming locations include Fenway Park
and East Boston High School, as well as several other areas around the city.
that the movie was filmed in Boston. Filming locations include Fenway Park
and East Boston High School, as well as several other areas around the city.
8. Mystic River
Critically-acclaimed crime film Mystic River was filmed in several different
parts of Boston, including Condor Street in East Boston, during a scene
where a young boy is abducted. The Academy Award-winning film, directed
by Clint Eastwood, features plenty of blue-collarBoston real estate, and paints
a haunting portrait of a violent crime and the impact it has on a small Boston
neighborhood.
parts of Boston, including Condor Street in East Boston, during a scene
where a young boy is abducted. The Academy Award-winning film, directed
by Clint Eastwood, features plenty of blue-collarBoston real estate, and paints
a haunting portrait of a violent crime and the impact it has on a small Boston
neighborhood.
7. The Boondock Saints
Cult classic action film The Boondock Saints split its filming between Boston
and Toronto, but its final scenes were all filmed in Boston. The movie tells the
story of twin brothers who become vigilantes after killing members of the Russian
Mafia in self-defense. While the film only saw a limited theatrical release, it has
gained status as a cult-favorite since its 2000 release.
and Toronto, but its final scenes were all filmed in Boston. The movie tells the
story of twin brothers who become vigilantes after killing members of the Russian
Mafia in self-defense. While the film only saw a limited theatrical release, it has
gained status as a cult-favorite since its 2000 release.
6. Good Will Hunting
Academy Award-winning film Good Will Hunting tells the story of a mathematical
genius working as a janitor, whose abilities are discovered by an MIT professor.
Filming for the movie took place around the Greater Boston Area, and is still
recognized as one of the greatest films of all time.
genius working as a janitor, whose abilities are discovered by an MIT professor.
Filming for the movie took place around the Greater Boston Area, and is still
recognized as one of the greatest films of all time.
5. Love Story
Known for its famous scene in which Ryan O’Neal says “love means never having
to say you’re sorry”,1970’s romantic drama film Love Story frequently makes
appearances on lists of the greatest American films of all time. Much of the film
was shot at Harvard University, where the two main characters first meet, as
well as several other locations in Boston.
to say you’re sorry”,1970’s romantic drama film Love Story frequently makes
appearances on lists of the greatest American films of all time. Much of the film
was shot at Harvard University, where the two main characters first meet, as
well as several other locations in Boston.
4. Shutter Island
Psychological thriller Shutter Island tells the story of a U.S. Marshal
(played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who sets out to investigate a psychiatric
hospital after a patient goes missing. The film is primarily set on Shutter
Island in Boston Harbor, and the gloomy landscape lends to the overall
haunting nature of the film.
(played by Leonardo DiCaprio) who sets out to investigate a psychiatric
hospital after a patient goes missing. The film is primarily set on Shutter
Island in Boston Harbor, and the gloomy landscape lends to the overall
haunting nature of the film.
3. Legally Blonde
Legally Blonde (one of my personal guilty pleasure movies) is about a sorority girl,
played by Reese Witherspoon, who decides to apply to Harvard University
after being dumped by her Ivy League boyfriend. While much of the movie was
filmed in Los Angeles, a few scenes were shot in and around Harvard’s campus.
played by Reese Witherspoon, who decides to apply to Harvard University
after being dumped by her Ivy League boyfriend. While much of the movie was
filmed in Los Angeles, a few scenes were shot in and around Harvard’s campus.
2. The Fighter
Biographical boxing film The Fighter tells the story of a professional boxer, played by
Mark Wahlberg, and his half-brother, played by Christian Bale. The film was shot at
several locations around the Boston area, including the University of Massachusetts
and the West End Gym.
Mark Wahlberg, and his half-brother, played by Christian Bale. The film was shot at
several locations around the Boston area, including the University of Massachusetts
and the West End Gym.
1. The Departed
Martin Scorsese’s 2006 crime drama The Departed, a film about the Irish Mob, was
shot on location in Boston. Filming locations include Suffolk University Law School
and the Lindemann Mental Health Center.
shot on location in Boston. Filming locations include Suffolk University Law School
and the Lindemann Mental Health Center.
