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The fourth-largest state in the US at 147,000 square miles, Montana goes from the grassy, flatlands of the Great Plains all the way to the towering mountains of the Rockies. But its name is associated with the latter, as it is derived from the Spanish word for “mountainous.”<\/p>\n

But don’t be deceived by the 41st state to enter the union’s size; it actually only has the 4th largest population. In fact, a majority of the state only averages about six people, sometimes even less, per square mile. Jordan, Montana is so remote that the nearest bus line is 85 miles away and the nearest airport is 175 miles away.<\/p>\n

What the state is home to are close to 30 million acres of land for public use, as well as the 1,584-square-mile Glacier National Park, which actually goes right into Canada. Together, they form the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, the first of its kind.<\/p>\n

The Big Sky state is also home to a great deal of animals, more than 100 different species. Among those, about 1800 grizzly bears. And it is estimated that there are more cattle in the state than people.<\/p>\n

Montana has also been home to a decent amount of film crews. And not just westerns! See below for some of the most interesting movies that came out of the state:<\/p>\n

Movies filmed in Montana<\/h2>\n

The Untouchables (1987)<\/h3>\n

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This crime film was director Brian De Palma’s 18th movie and starred Kevin Costner, Andy Garcia, Robert De Niro, and Sean Connery. The story was based on a 1957 autobiography by Eliot Ness about the agency trying to bring Al Capone down. The film was set in Chicago, with some locations done in Great Falls and Hardin.<\/p>\n

1 h 59 min | R<\/p>\n

The River Wild (1994)<\/h3>\n

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This thriller starred Meryl Streep, David Strathairn, and Kevin Bacon. A family is attacked by violent criminals while on a whitewater rafting trip in Idaho. Most of the filming was done within Montana, including the Kootenai River in Libby, Glacier National Park, and Kalispell.<\/p>\n

1 h 51 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

Broken Arrow (1996)<\/h3>\n

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Directed by John Woo, this film had Christian Slater, John Travolta, and Samantha Mathis in lead roles. When one Air Force pilot goes rogue and steals nuclear weapons, it’s up to his co-pilot to put a stop to him before the weapons get into the wrong hands. Filming locations included Livingston, Lewiston, and Denton.<\/p>\n

1 h 48 min | PG-13<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Wildlife (2018)<\/h3>\n

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This drama was directed by actor Paul Dano and based on a 1990 Richard Ford novel. The film starred Carey Mulligan and Jake Gyllenhaal as a married couple trying to make ends meet in 1960s Great Falls. But Jeanette’s way of doing so isn’t very conventional. Some filming was done in Livingston, Paradise Valley, and Pine Creek.<\/p>\n

1 h 44 min | PG-13<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Diggstown (1992)<\/h3>\n

This sports dramedy was based upon a 1978 Leonard Wise novel. James Woods starred as a con man who heads to fictional Diggstown to run a boxing scheme. Other actors included Bruce Dern and Louis Gossett Jr. as well as Rocky Pepeli, a former boxer. Some filming was done at the Old Montana Prison in Deer Lodge.<\/p>\n

1 h 37 min | R<\/p>\n

Cattle Queen of Montana (1954)<\/h3>\n

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With Montana right in the title, it would be a real disappointment if the film was not shot there at all. For this western starring Barbara Stanwyck and the 40th president of the United States Ronald Reagan, you will not be disappointed. Some filming was done in Glacier National Park.<\/p>\n

1 h 24 min | NR<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Northfork (2003)<\/h3>\n

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The third collaboration by the Polish brothers, this movie had an ensemble cast that included James Woods, Nick Nolte, Daryl Hannah, and Ben Foster, among others. There are several stories within a story here, that all connect to the movie’s setting, 1955 Northfork, Montana. Filming was done in Fort Peck, Glasgow, Augusta, and Great Falls.<\/p>\n

1 h 43 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

The Horse Whisperer (1998)<\/h3>\n

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This western was Robert Redford’s 33rd acting role and his 5th as a director. It was based on a 1995 book by Nicholas Evans. Costars included Scarlett Johansson and Kristin Scott Thomas. Redford stars as a man hired to nurse a girl’s horseback to health after an accident. Some filming was done in Livingston, Big Timber, Belgrade, and Melville.<\/p>\n

2 h 49 min | PG-13<\/p>\n

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (2005)<\/h3>\n

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This fantasy film was the first movie from the series of books written by C.S. Lewis in the 1950s. Siblings Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy are transported to a fantasy land where they must work to defeat the evil White Witch. It won an Oscar for Best Makeup. Most of the film was done outside of the US, save some shots at Glacier National Park.<\/p>\n

2 h 22 min | PG
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