Here Are 12 Movies You Didn't Know Were Filmed In Kentucky
By Kelly Berger|Published April 09, 2015
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Kelly is the Kentucky state writer for OIYS, a freelance writer & PR mastermind. Obsessed with concerts and music, you can always catch her at the latest gig supporting the scene getting excited about the next big thing.
You may not think of Kentucky as “Hollywood,” potential, but many famous movies were filmed right in the Bluegrass. From classics to new-age flicks, Kentucky’s been the backdrop for it all.
1. Elizabethtown: this romantic drama starring Orlando Bloom and Kirsten Dunst took place in recognizable settings around Louisville, Kentucky like the Brown Hotel and Cave Hill Cemetery.
6. Tammy: featuring Melissa McCarthy and Susan Sarandon, the movie shows brief shots of Louisville, Kentucky, the Gene Snyder Freeway and Louisville skyline.
7. Dreamer: this feel-good movie starring Dakota Fanning and Kurt Russell about the rehabilitation of thoroughbred racehorse, Mariah's Storm, shot portions of the movie in Lexington and Frankfort, Kentucky.
8. The Ides Of March: starring Ryan Gosling and George Clooney, this political drama showcases various points of northern Kentucky overlooking the Ohio River and the Cincinnati skyline.
