Lights, Camera, Upstate!
From blockbuster thrillers and Oscar-winning dramas to cult classics and sports movies, Upstate New York has played a starring role in some of Hollywood’s biggest productions.
What do A Quiet Place, The Irishman, Salt, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, The Horse Whisperer, Slap Shot, The Other Guys, The Place Beyond the Pines, and Ironweed all have in common? They were all filmed—at least in part—right here in Upstate New York.
Upstate New York: Hollywood’s Backyard
Over the years, more and more filmmakers have discovered what locals have known all along: Upstate New York offers stunning scenery, historic cities, charming small towns, and unique locations that can double for just about anywhere on screen.
As a result, some of Hollywood’s biggest names have spent time working in our region, including Al Pacino, Robert Redford, Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, Jim Carrey, Mark Wahlberg, Tobey Maguire, Dustin Hoffman, John Krasinski, Eva Mendes, and many more.
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Whether they’re filming for weeks or just a few days, it’s always exciting when movie crews roll into town and transform familiar streets and neighborhoods into movie sets.
How We Ranked Them
There have been dozens of notable movies filmed in Upstate New York, so narrowing the list wasn’t easy. To rank the top films, we evaluated each one using five equally weighted categories:
- Star Power – How big were the actors involved?
- Critical Acclaim – Reviews from critics and audiences.
- Box Office Success – Did the movie make an impact financially?
- Upstate Footprint – How much filming actually took place here?
- Legacy & Impact – Is it still talked about years later?
With all that in mind, here are our picks for the 15 greatest movies filmed in Upstate New York, plus a couple of honorable mentions that just missed the cut.
Did we miss one of your favorites? Let us know!
Ranking The Top 15 Movies Filmed in Upstate New York
Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM
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Explore a Mysterious Mansion Abandoned in 2000 in Upstate NY
While decay has stripped it of some of its glory, many rooms inside were left well-preserved. Photos, clothes, toys, ornaments, books, paintings, musical instruments, luggage, and even an old chest remain and help tell the story of this Upstate NY mansion abandoned and ghosted by time.
WARNING: Under no circumstances should you enter this property. Doing so risks bodily harm and/or prosecution for trespassing on private property.
Gallery Credit: Brian Cody TSM Albany
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