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Movies Set in Washington, D.C.

Kinora's catalogue lists 3 films set in Washington, D.C., spanning 1973–1999. 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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  • 1999

    Election

    Omaha · New York City · Washington, D.C. — 1990s
    Urban · Suburbandir. Alexander Payne
  • 1981

    Raiders of the Lost Ark

    Cairo · Washington, D.C. — 1930s
    Wilderness · Urban · Coastal Sea · Island · Undergrounddir. Steven Spielberg
  • 1973

    The Exorcist

    Washington, D.C. · New York City — 1970s
    Urbandir. William Friedkin

Frequently asked

How many movies are set in Washington, D.C.?

Kinora's catalogue lists 3 films set in Washington, D.C., spanning 1973–1999.

What are some movies set in Washington, D.C.?

Films set in Washington, D.C. in our catalogue include Election (1999), Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), and The Exorcist (1973).

What is the oldest movie set in Washington, D.C.?

The Exorcist (1973) is the earliest film set in Washington, D.C. in our catalogue; the most recent is Election (1999).

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