The 13 Best Movies Set on Trains and Subways, Ranked The confined nature of train cars has given rise to all kinds of captivating and memorable films. Here are the best ones to watch! ByGeorgia MayMar 25, 2024
The 15 Best Movies Set in Outer Space, Ranked These awesome outer space movies involve exploring galaxies, fighting for survival, and meeting alien civilizations. ByGeorgia MayMar 11, 2024
The 15 Best Movies Set in the Snow and Ice, Ranked It's one thing to be stranded in the desert or lost in a jungle, but snowy icescapes can be harsher and more unforgiving. ByGeorgia MayJan 13, 2024
The 10 Best Movies Set During the Roaring Twenties (1920s) The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most iconic and stylish decades in modern history. These movies exemplify those years. ByGeorgia MayDec 30, 2023
The 15 Best Movies Set in Chicago, Ranked Here are the best movies that take place in Chicago, from iconic classics of comedy to emotional dramas. ByPaolo AlfarOct 30, 2023
The 13 Best Movies Set in Boston, Ranked There's no city like Boston! These movies that take place in Boston are oozing with the very character that makes the city so unique. ByGeorgia MayOct 28, 2023
The 15 Best School Horror Movies Set in High School or College School can be horrifying for all sorts of reasons. These horror movies all involve terrified school students in various kinds of peril. ByPaolo AlfarOct 12, 2023
The 20 Best Movies Set in New York City, Ranked When filmmakers need a big city to set their movies in, New York City is a go-to spot. Here are the best movies set in NYC! ByPaolo AlfarSep 23, 2023
The 15 Best Movies Set in Tokyo, Ranked If you've dreamed of visiting Tokyo one day, these amazing movies offer a glimpse of the vibrant city you'll find once you get there. ByPaolo AlfarSep 20, 2023
The 15 Best Desert Movies Set in Dry, Barren Wastelands Movies set in the desert—or wastelands that are basically deserts—provide a unique environmental challenge that's gripping to watch. ByGeorgia MaySep 13, 2023
The 15 Best Lakeside Movies Set on a Lake or Lagoon Lakes are magnificent, captivating, and tranquil. These great movies take place on a lake and make full use of their settings. ByGaia KriscakSep 12, 2023
The 15 Best Movies Set During the Medieval Times, Ranked The medieval era remains one of the most intriguing times in history. These movies explore the middle ages from all sorts of angles. ByGeorgia MaySep 10, 2023
The 12 Best British Seaside Movies Set on the Beach or Coast The British Isles have some amazing coastlines. These British movies have settings that highlight the best UK beaches and coasts. ByGeorgia MaySep 8, 2023
The 18 Best Movies Set in the 1950s (Nifty Fifties) The Nifty Fifties was an iconic decade for various reasons. These movies take us back to the 1950s and examine the era. ByGeorgia MayAug 26, 2023
The 10 Best Movies Set in the 1940s, Ranked The 1940s was a transitionary decade due to the impact of World War II. These movies explore the era from all kinds of angles. ByGeorgia MayAug 22, 2023
The 15 Best Movies Set in the 1930s (Great Depression) The Great Depression was a terrible decade with much loss and suffering. These movies show us what the 1930s were like. ByGeorgia MayAug 15, 2023
The 12 Best Movies Featuring Museums and Art Galleries These movies actually feature real-world museums and art galleries, which are just as fun to see on the big screen! ByGeorgia MayAug 11, 2023
The 15 Best Movies Set in Philadelphia, Ranked Here are the best movies that take place in the great city of Philadelphia! Some of these may surprise you. ByPaolo AlfarJul 27, 2023
The 13 Best Movies Set in the 1960s (Swinging Sixties) The Swinging Sixties was a hugely important decade for many reasons. These movies take us back to the 1960s and examine the era. ByGeorgia MayJul 13, 2023
The 7 Best Movies Set in Africa, Ranked Step aside, East and West! It's time for Africa to shine with these incredible films that take place in the great continent. ByMatt O'NeillJun 28, 2023
The 8 Best Open Water Movies That Evoke Thalassophobia The ocean is a terrifying place—and these intense films all showcase the power of open waters and the dangers therein. ByMatt O'NeillNov 12, 2022
The 10 Best Movies Where Nature Is Itself a Character Some movies stand out with incredibly unique settings that feel like characters unto themselves. Here are some great examples. ByGeorgia MaySep 1, 2022
The 6 Best Movies Featuring the Bermuda Triangle, Ranked The Bermuda Triangle is a strange location engulfed in mystery. Here are the best movies that feature the Bermuda Triangle. ByRenz VitalicioJul 6, 2022
The 8 Best Movies Set in Hotels, Ranked Hotels are a truly unique setting in cinema. Vast, wondrous, isolating, suffocating, creepy—these movies show how hotels can elevate film. ByMatt O'NeillMay 20, 2022
The 8 Best Ocean Movies Set Out in the Sea, Ranked Oceans are beautiful yet terrifying, awe-inspiring yet mysterious. These ocean movies made the best of this incredible film setting. ByMatt O'NeillMay 16, 2022
The 12 Best Fantasy Worlds and Magical Realms in Movies, Ranked Real life is boring. That's why we're so easily fascinated by fantasy worlds and magical realms—like the ones in these movies. ByGeorgia MayApr 19, 2022
The 7 Best Movies Set in Rome, Ranked Rome is a city steeped in history and tradition. Here are our favorite movies that have made full use of Rome as a cinematic location. ByMatt O'NeillFeb 26, 2022
The 7 Best Movies Set in Paris, Ranked Paris is such a great location for stories—not just romance, but so much more. Here are the best movies set in Paris, France. ByMatt O'NeillFeb 8, 2022
The 8 Best Romantic Comedy Movies Set in New York New York has all the elements of a great romantic comedy. These lovely and hilarious movies make the most of New York's setting. ByMatt O'NeillJul 19, 2021
The 10 Best Movies Set in Hollywood, Ranked We're going meta with our roundup of awesome movies that take place in Hollywood and shed light on Hollywood movie culture. ByMatt O'NeillJun 9, 2021
The 8 Best Movies Set in Los Angeles Here are the best movies that take place in the sunny city of Los Angeles! They'll take your breath away. ByPaul StrotherApr 6, 2021