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- 50 First Dates. 2004. Released on Valentine’s Day in 2004, 50 First Dates stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. This funny and engaging comedy brings out the naturally charming connection that these two actors share.
- Tropic Thunder. 2008. Directed by Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder is a super fun action comedy with an all-star cast. It stars Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn, Anthony Ruivivar, and of course the hilarious Ben Stiller as washed-up actor Tugg Speedman.
- The Descendants. 2011. The Descendants was filmed on Oahu and the Island of Kauai. The film follows the story of Matt King, played by George Clooney. Matt is a distant descendant of Hawaiian royalty who, alongside his two daughters, is battling the soon-to-be-fatal results of his wife’s tragic boating accident.
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall. 2011. Forgetting Sarah Marshall stars Jason Segel as the hilariously heartbroken Peter Brenner. After being dumped by his famous girlfriend, he escapes to Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort to find some solitude.
- Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark. Director Steven Spielberg chose Kauai to film his blockbuster hit ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’. Kipu Ranch and Anahola Mountains provided the backdrop to create a Peruvian temple deep in the Amazon jungle where Harrison Ford starred as the archaeology professor, Indiana Jones in this 1981 adventure film.
- The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. This 2013 dystopian science fiction film, based on the successful Hunger Games novels, began filming in Atlanta, Georgia before moving locations to Hawaii to capture the arena scenes.
- Jumanji: The Next Level and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson stars in this series, which builds on the 1995 film starring Robin Williams.
- Godzilla, Godzilla vs. Kong, & Kong: Skull Island. In addition to Vietnam and Australia, the “Monsterverse” producers of “Godzilla,” “Kong: Skull Island,” and “Godzilla vs. Kong” chose Oahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island for the 2014 release of “Godzilla” to transport audiences to the birthplace of one of the most powerful monster myths of all time.
May 1, 2024 · Forgetting Sarah Marshall tells the hilarious story of a heartbroken Peter Brenner (Jason Segel) who escapes to Oahu to get over his ex-girlfriend (Kristin Bell), only to find her and her new boyfriend (Russell Brand) vacationing in the same hotel. The movie was filmed and set at the luxurious Turtle Bay Resort on the North Shore of Oahu.
Aug 15, 2023 · The movie includes iconic scenes filmed on the beaches of Oahu, most notably the romantic embrace between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr in the crashing waves. “From Here to Eternity” is not only a powerful story but also a testament to the enduring allure of Hawaii as a filming location.
Sep 26, 2023 · Stacker compiled a list of movies filmed in Hawaii using data from Movie Locations, with additional information about each film collected from IMDb.
It was filmed at Old Sturbridge Village, in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, and on the islands of Kauai and Oahu in Hawaii. The film was released on October 10, 1966. It received mixed reviews but was a box-office success.
Jul 3, 2024 · List of movies that were filmed in Hawaii, including trailers of the films when available. Hawaii has a lot of famous landmarks and beautiful landscapes, making it a great location to film movies in. This list of famous movies shot in Hawaii is listed by popularity, so the movie names at the top of the list are the most well-known.
