{"id":116,"date":"2021-05-05T15:58:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T15:58:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextlevelpictures.com\/?p=116"},"modified":"2021-11-10T12:28:14","modified_gmt":"2021-11-10T12:28:14","slug":"movies-filmed-in-hawaii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextlevelpictures.com\/locations\/movies-filmed-in-hawaii\/","title":{"rendered":"17 Movies Filmed in Hawaii"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The Aloha (meaning both hello and goodbye<\/em>) State is unique from the rest of the United States in a lot of ways, such as not observing daylight savings time and they even have two official languages: English and Hawaiian. And its 137 islands (only seven inhabited) represent the largest chain in the world.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

But it’s the geography of Hawaii that really makes it stand out, as it has the tallest mountain in the world, Maunakea, when you include the base that is submerged in the Pacific. It’s the most isolated population on the globe (2400 miles from closest land), and then there are the beaches, over 100 beaches throughout, providing 750 miles of sandy coastline, some of it green, red, pink, and even black.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

With all this sheer beauty and exclusivity, it’s not surprising that so many filmmakers have chosen the one and only island state as a location for certain scenes in their movies or even their entirety. See below for a list of some of the most well-known:<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Flicks Filmed on Location in Hawaii<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Jurassic Park (1993)<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Aside from the dinosaurs, Steven Spielberg’s smash hit had some of the most beautiful scenery, which can all be found on Oahu right at Kualoa Ranch. You may recognize it from other movies and TV shows, as it’s heavily used and has even been nicknamed “Hawaii’s Backlot”. The movie won an Academy Award for both sound and visual effects.<\/p>\r\n

2 h 7 min | PG-13<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lord of the Flies (1990)<\/h3>\r\n

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This adaptation of William Golding’s 1954 novel used areas of Hamakua, Kauai, Hana, and Maui to represent the remote island the boys land on, as opposed to Peter Brooks’ 1963 version, which used Puerto Rico<\/a>. In real life, none of these islands or areas are really the worst place to be stranded. Unless of course, you’re with Jack and his crew.<\/p>\r\n

1 h 30 min | R<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Point Break (1991)<\/h3>\r\n

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For a movie based around a group of criminal surfers, it’s no surprise that many scenes with FBI agent Johnny Utah and Bodhi and the Ex-Presidents were shot in Oahu at Pipeline Beach, Sunset Beach, and Waimea Bay. Keanu Reeves is part Hawaiian himself, his name meaning “cool breeze over the mountains” in Hawaiian, which is very fitting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Battleship (2012)<\/h3>\r\n

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Although not quite as well-received as Clue was when it hit the screen in 1985, this military science fiction action film, starring Alexander Skarsgard and Liam Neeson, is loosely based upon the naval combat board game that was released by Milton Bradley in 1967. Filmmakers used both Maui and Oahu to fill in several scenes throughout.<\/p>\r\n

2 h 11 min | PG-13<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Hunger Games- Catching Fire (2013)<\/h3>\r\n

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Of course Peeta and Katniss will have to face the consequences for their unprecedented win of the 74th Annual Hunger Games. When they are forced back into competition in Catching Fire, they must fight for their lives in a treacherous jungle. That jungle is in the Waimea Valley and the Manoa Valley of Hawaii’s most populated island, Oahu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)<\/h3>\r\n

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Peter Brenner thought the best way to get over his superstar famous ex was to take a vacation. He chose Turtle Bay Resort in Oahu to escape, but we all know that instead of escaping, he plunged himself directly into his ex and her new beau. The film was able to use the actual Turtle Bay Resort for filming, which boasts five miles of beachfront.<\/p>\r\n

1 h 51 min | R<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Descendants (2011)<\/h3>\r\n

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The George Clooney-led comedy-drama finds the main action of the movie set in Hawaii. As Matt King struggles to deal with his wife’s boating accident, her will, raising his teenaged children, and his wife’s supposed affair, at least he has the backdrop and beauty of Oahu and Kauai to look at. The film won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.<\/p>\r\n

1 h 54 min | R<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Tropic Thunder (2008)<\/h3>\r\n

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Hawaii took on the role of Vietnam in this action-comedy, both starring and directed by Ben Stiller. Filming locations include Kauai Ranch, Kipu Ranch, Hanalei Bay Resort, and Keahua Arboretum. Other actors who played actors playing soldiers included Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr, and Anthony Ruivivar. And Tom Cruise’s role is not to be missed.<\/p>\r\n

1 h 46 min | 18+<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Avatar (2009)<\/h3>\r\n

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Like every other out-of-this-world movie that has been made, Avatar suffers from the fact that its setting does not exactly exist. So James Cameron improvised. In addition to other locations throughout the US and foreign countries, he used Hawaii, namely the Hamakua Coast, Oahu, and Kauai to bring his science fiction masterpiece to life.<\/p>\r\n

2 h 41 min | PG-13<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Waterworld (1994)<\/h3>\r\n

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Although we are not quite a world full of water just yet, the majority of this Kevin Costner-led post-apocalyptic action movie was filmed in Hawaii. At the time, at $175 million, it was the most expensive movie ever made. Unfortunately, it did find success at the box office. You can spot Kona, Kawaihae Harbor, and Waipio Valley.<\/p>\r\n

2 h 15 min | PG-13<\/p>\r\n