KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM

Movies Set in Alabama

Kinora's catalogue lists 10 films set in Alabama, spanning 1941–2014. Each is tagged by where and when it takes place — filter by real-world setting, era, and environment, or open any film for its full tagged world.

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  • 2003

    Big Fish

    Alabama — 1950s · 2000s
    Ruraldir. Tim Burton
  • 1994

    Forrest Gump

    Alabama · Vietnam · Washington, D.C. · New York City — 1950s · 1960s · 1970s · 1980s
    Rural · Urban · Coastal Seadir. Robert Zemeckis
  • 1991

    Fried Green Tomatoes

    Alabama · Birmingham · Valdosta — 1980s · 1920s
    Ruraldir. Jon Avnet
  • 1986

    Manhunter

    Florida · Atlanta · Birmingham · St. Louis — 1980s
    Urban · Suburbandir. Michael Mann
  • 1992

    My Cousin Vinny

    Alabama — 1990s
    Ruraldir. Jonathan Lynn
  • 1979

    Norma Rae

    Alabama — 1970s
    Ruraldir. Martin Ritt
  • 2014

    Selma

    Selma · Alabama — 1960s
    Urban · Ruraldir. Ava DuVernay
  • 2002

    Sweet Home Alabama

    Alabama · New York City — 2000s
    Rural · Coastal Sea · Urbandir. Andy Tennant
  • 1941

    The Little Foxes

    Alabama — 1900s
    Ruraldir. William Wyler
  • 1962

    To Kill a Mockingbird

    Alabama — 1930s
    Ruraldir. Robert Mulligan

Frequently asked

How many movies are set in Alabama?

Kinora's catalogue lists 10 films set in Alabama, spanning 1941–2014.

What are some movies set in Alabama?

Films set in Alabama in our catalogue include Big Fish (2003), Forrest Gump (1994), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Manhunter (1986), and My Cousin Vinny (1992).

What is the oldest movie set in Alabama?

The Little Foxes (1941) is the earliest film set in Alabama in our catalogue; the most recent is Selma (2014).

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