By Mark A. Leon
Charleston, South Carolina, is a popular filming location for movies and TV shows due to its historic architecture, scenic landscapes, and charming Southern atmosphere. Here are some movies that were filmed in Charleston:
- The Notebook (2004) – This romantic drama starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams was partially filmed in Charleston. Several iconic scenes were shot in the city, including the famous “boat scene” on the Ashley River.
- The Patriot (2000) – This historical epic starring Mel Gibson was filmed in various locations throughout South Carolina, including Charleston. The city’s historic district was used as a stand-in for colonial-era Charleston.
- The Legend of Bagger Vance (2000) – This golf-themed movie starring Will Smith and Matt Damon was filmed in Charleston and on Kiawah Island. Many of the golf scenes were shot at the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.
- Dear John (2010) – This romantic drama starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried was set and filmed in Charleston. Many of the movie’s scenes were shot in the city’s historic district, including the College of Charleston campus and Waterfront Park.
- North and South (1985) – This TV miniseries, based on the novel by John Jakes, was partially filmed in Charleston. The city’s historic district was used as a backdrop for many of the show’s scenes.
- The Last Song (2010) – This coming-of-age drama starring Miley Cyrus was filmed in various locations throughout Georgia and South Carolina, including Charleston. Many of the beach scenes were shot at Isle of Palms.
- Cold Mountain (2003) – This drama starring Nicole Kidman and Jude law included these Charleston scenes: The town square scene where Inman speaks to the blind man was shot at the College of Charleston in downtown Charleston. Cypress Gardens in Berkeley County near Moncks Corner was also used as a set.
- Die Hard with A Vengeance (1995) – The old Grace Memorial Bridge over the Cooper River was used as the set for the scene where John McClane and Zeus jump onto the container ship. The subway station crash scenes were shot on a stage built at the former General Dynamics plant in the Bushy Park area of North Charleston.
- The New Daughter (2009) – This horror movie starring Kevin Costner was filmed in various locations throughout South Carolina, including Charleston. Many of the movie’s scenes were shot in the city’s historic district and at the College of Charleston.
- Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) – This comedy starring Jim Carrey was partially filmed at Botany Bay on Edisto Island and at Cherokee Plantation near Green Pond.
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