5 Famous Movies Filmed In Montana

Now that the movie award season is behind us, it's time to focus on all of the summer blockbusters that are set to be released.

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The truth is that COVID-19 has affected how people watch new movies. Growing up, going to see a movie was a big deal. We looked forward to heading to our local theatre on Friday or Saturday nights. As a teenager, there were many a movie I saw with a date where I left disappointed.

Not in the movie, but by the fact that my attempt to hold hands and possibly steal a kiss was rejected. 

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You would think that as beautiful as it is, Montana would be the perfect backdrop for some of these major productions, and while popular shows like Yellowstone and it's many spinoffs have been filmed here, not as many movies that are set in Montana are filmed here.

One local TikToker who is also a movie maker has come out with a list of some of the movies made right here in Big Sky Country. Before we reveal the list of Montana-made movies, let's look at some of the celebrities that call Montana home.

Which movies have been filmed in Montana?

Far And Away- the 1992 film which starred Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman is about folks leaving Ireland to come to America. The cinematography is quite spectacular and the storyline is great as well.

Little Big Man - the 1970 film stars Hollywood heavyweights Dustin Hoffman and Faye Dunnaway.

A River Runs Through It - One of my favorite movies of all time, this 1992 film, while set around the Missoula area, was filmed across the state, including many scenes in Livingston. The film is a story of family, fly-fishing, and the struggles both bring.

Supercell - A 2023 movie starring Ann Heche, Skeet Ulrich, and Alec Baldwin is a film about the child of a legendary storm chaser who leaves home to follow his fathers footsteps.

Forrest Gump - The 1994 blockbuster in which Tom Hanks won his second Academy Award has Big Sky roots. While only a scene or two was filmed in Montana, it was a pivotal scene. Part of the legendary run that Forrest takes was filmed in Montana, including the scene of him running across the old stone bridge, which is the St. Mary's entrance to Glacier National Park.

While several other movies make the list of being filmed in Montana, these are a few of the bigger ones. What's your favorite movie either filmed or based in Montana? Let us know by sending us a message on our app.