Sets in the City: Gloucester’s Film & TV Legacy
April 29, 2024 / movies filmed in GloucesterExperience Gloucester’s cinematic allure as a premier City destination for film and TV, where breathtaking landscapes and vibrant waterfronts set the stage for award-winning productions.
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CODA (2021), Academy Award winner, filmed in Gloucester, follows a girl torn between her musical aspirations and hometown.
Manchester by the Sea (2016) features Gloucester’s Beauport Hotel and Cape Ann Marina.
The Equalizer (2014) showcases Gloucester’s Fisherman’s Memorial and Fishermen’s Wives Memorial.
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Moonrise Kingdom (2012) filmed at Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park.
The Proposal (2009) captures Rockport’s iconic “Motif No. 1”.
State and Main (2000) highlights moviemaking in nearby Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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The Perfect Storm (2000) portrays the true events of Gloucester’s fishing community.
The Love Letter (1999) rom-com stars Kate Capshaw, set in Gloucester.
Townies (1996) sitcom follows friends working in a Gloucester restaurant, starring Molly Ringwald and Lauren Graham.
Captains Courageous (1937) shot in Gloucester, tells a stirring tale of rescue and redemption.
Wicked Tuna Boat Captains. Jack Patrican, Dave Marciano, Tyler McLaughlin, Paul Hebert, Dave Carraro, Michelle Cicale, TJ Ott, Bob Cook, and Tim Ott Sr.. (Pilgrim Production, LLC/Cody Long)
Wicked Tuna (2012-) reality series offers a glimpse into Gloucester’s bluefin tuna fishing.
The Leftovers (2014) is a psychological thriller, utilized Cape Ann’s rugged coastline and quaint towns as eerie backdrops.
Finestkind (2023) a tale of half-brothers reunited through their commercial fishing legacy and an eventful summer. Cast includes Tommy Lee Jones, Jenna Ortega and Ben Foster.
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