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Movies Set in Ohio in the 1980s

Kinora's catalogue lists 6 films set in Ohio in the 1980s, spanning 1984–2014. 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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  • 1984

    A Nightmare on Elm Street

    Ohio — 1980s
    Suburbandir. Wes Craven
  • 2003

    American Splendor

    Cleveland — 1970s · 1980s · 1990s
    Urbandir. Robert Pulcini
  • 1989

    Heathers

    Ohio — 1980s
    Suburbandir. Michael Lehmann
  • 1989

    Major League

    Cleveland — 1980s
    Urbandir. David S. Ward
  • 2014

    Predestination

    New York City · Cleveland — 1960s · 1970s · 1980s · 1990s
    Urbandir. Michael Spierig
  • 1988

    Rain Man

    Cincinnati · Los Angeles · Las Vegas — 1980s
    Urban · Ruraldir. Barry Levinson

Frequently asked

How many movies are set in Ohio in the 1980s?

Kinora's catalogue lists 6 films set in Ohio in the 1980s, spanning 1984–2014.

What are some movies set in Ohio in the 1980s?

Films set in Ohio in the 1980s in our catalogue include A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984), American Splendor (2003), Heathers (1989), Major League (1989), and Predestination (2014).

What is the oldest movie set in Ohio in the 1980s?

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) is the earliest film set in Ohio in the 1980s in our catalogue; the most recent is Predestination (2014).

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