Movies are often full of incredible scenery and fascinating destinations that make you want to get in an RV rental and travel to see if they look like that in real life. Oftentimes, we don’t even realize where these movies were filmed and it’s amazing to discover that some of these places are closer than you would think.
For example, these following 10 films were filmed in the U.S., but we bet you had no idea. Some of them may have scenes filmed in other locations, but for the most part, they had big scenes filmed in the U.S.
Check them out:
1.Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade may be a movie that caught our attention for its scenes in seemingly exotic places, but would you believe that much of the movie was filmed in Colorado? Colorado is a uniquely gorgeous part of the U.S. so it’s no surprise they would want to film there. While there were some scenes filmed in other countries, the Colorado parts do a good job of blending in with the storyline while providing viewers with fascinating landscapes and scenery.
2.Red Dawn
With an interesting storyline and captivating scenery, you would think that Red Dawn was filmed in some exotic location (even if it is set in Washington), but the truth is that it was filmed in Michigan. Mount Clemens is where much of the movie was filmed.
3. Escape from the Planet of the Apes
Could you have ever imagined that Escape from the Planet of the Apes was filmed in Michigan as well? It may seem odd to think of this iconic 1971 film being shot in the U.S., but for those who know Grand Haven well, you may recognize this particular location.
4. Star Wars Episodes IV and VI
It can be hard to pinpoint where scenes are filmed in the Star Wars movies since they do such an amazing job at making them look uniquely alien, but many scenes in the IV and VI Star Wars films were shot in Arizona.
5. The Strangers
You may not be so familiar with this movie if you aren’t a horror film fanatic, but The Strangers is a highly popular film that will scare anyone. While it doesn’t show much to base its location on just by observation, it’s interesting to find out that it was filmed in South Carolina.
6. The Conqueror
Back in 1956, most American films were filmed in the U.S., even if they were about Genghis Khan. If you are into older films and watched The Conqueror, you may be surprised to realize that the landscape you are saw is mainly Utah scenery.
7. Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Don’t tell anyone and we won’t, but this movie that follows a storyline that is set in Bolivia was in fact filmed in Utah. If you have ever been to Utah, you may be able to recognize several remarkable landscapes in the film. Zion National Park is one such location that was used in the filming of this 1969 movie.
8.The Man Who Would Be King
While this film follows British officials in India who decide that they would rather be kings than military men, it has several scenes shot in Glen Canyon in Utah. It’s interesting to see how film masters can easily trick us with their expertise.
9. Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
You may be surprised to realize that Pirates of the Caribbean actually has many scenes that were shot in Utah-as you can see a very popular film location-at Bonneville Salt Flats. After all, this location makes for a remarkable backdrop for a couple of the film’s iconic scenes. It’s the kind of place that you may want to consider taking an RV rental on a road trip to.
10. Star Trek-The Final Frontier
Of course, the movie is about space, but it has some scenes that were supposed to depict Earth and while it isn’t surprising, many of these scenes were in fact shot in the U.S. and more specifically in and around L.A. The film makers must have not wanted to go very far to get the shots they needed and it looks like they didn’t have to with the end result being as spectacular as it is.
Are you ready to turn on your movie player and check out some of these movies to get inspired for an American road-trip in an RV rental? A movie-themed road trip will truly be an interesting one, especially if you visit some of the beautiful locations found in these above-mentioned films. Remember to put Utah on your itinerary—it seems to be a favorite destination for both film-makers and road trippers alike.