Quintessential New England towns, industrial inland communities, stunning coastlines and a bustling working waterfront culture make North of Boston a top location for creating films! See below for a list of movies filmed in our region by city/town.
The Tender Bar, 2021, This film starring Ben Affleck and directed by George Clooney is set in Long Island but was actually filmed in Jacob’s Corner bar located on Rantoul Street in Beverly
CODA, 2021, The 2021 Oscar winning film for best picture was filmed in and around Gloucester. Two iconic locations from the film include The Halibut Point State Park Rock Quarries and the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center which is disguised as the Berklee College of Music in the final scene. Gloucester’s famous fishing pier is also spotted along with local spots like the former Beverly High School.
Manchester by the Sea, 2016, Casey Affleck filmed this award winning film in – you guessed it – Manchester-by-the-Sea! Nearby filming locations included Beverly, Lynn, Essex and Salem. Bakers Island Light can be spotted as well as shots of Fibber McGee’s Bar in Beverly and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
Clear History, 2012, This film written by Larry David takes place in Martha’s Vineyard but was actually filmed North of Boston. Spot The North Shore Music Theatre along with scenery shots of Marblehead, Topsfield and Essex.
State and Main, 2000, Follow Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy as they can be spotted in Manchester, Beverly and Gloucester.
Manchester by the Sea, 2016, Casey Affleck filmed this award winning film in – you guessed it – Manchester-by-the-Sea! Nearby filming locations included Beverly, Lynn, Essex and Salem. Bakers Island Light can be spotted as well as shots of Fibber McGee’s Bar in Beverly and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
Clear History, 2012, This film written by Larry David takes place in Martha’s Vineyard but was actually filmed North of Boston. Spot The North Shore Music Theatre along with scenery shots of Marblehead, Topsfield and Essex.
Grown Ups, 2010, This classic comedy starring Adam Sandler shows clips of Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, homes in Marblehead, and a dinner scene at Woodman’s of Essex.
CODA, 2021, The 2021 Oscar winning film for best picture was filmed in and around Gloucester. Two iconic locations from the film include The Halibut Point State Park Rock Quarries and the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center which is disguised as the Berklee College of Music in the final scene. Gloucester’s famous fishing pier is also spotted along with local spots like the former Beverly High School
The Perfect Storm, 2000, The Perfect Storm features a real bar in Gloucester, “The Crow’s Nest”, however in the film it is in a made-up location near the Maritime Gloucester Museum.
State and Main, 2000, Follow Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy as they can be spotted in Manchester, Beverly and Gloucester.
Mermaids, 1990, Cher can be spotted in Ipswich, Rockport and Gloucester in this 90’s classic.
Grown Ups, 2010, This classic comedy starring Adam Sandler shows clips of Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, homes in Marblehead, and a dinner scene at Woodman’s of Essex.
The Proposal, 2009, This iconic rom-com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is set in Alaska but actually is filmed at a home in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Notable places to look out for are Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton and Bearskin Neck in Rockport.
Little Women, 2019, The popular film starring Emma Watson filmed at the Crane Estate on Castle Hill in Ipswich.
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, 2009, This Romantic Comedy starring Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner features scenes at the Crane Estate on Castle Hill in Ipswich.
Mermaids, 1990, Cher can be spotted in Ipswich, Rockport and Gloucester in this 90’s classic.
Manchester by the Sea, 2016, Casey Affleck filmed this award winning film in – you guessed it – Manchester-by-the-Sea! Nearby filming locations included Beverly, Lynn, Essex and Salem. Bakers Island Light can be spotted as well as shots of Fibber McGee’s Bar in Beverly and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
Joy, 2015, This star-studded film with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper features scenery shots of Haverhill, Lynn, Salem and Manchester.
Hubie Halloween, 2020, This Netflix original film starring Adam Sandler was set in Salem but actually filmed in Marblehead. Shots of downtown Marblehead, Salem Common and The Salem Witch Museum are all featured in this film.
Clear History, 2012, This film written by Larry David takes place in Martha’s Vineyard but was actually filmed North of Boston. Spot The North Shore Music Theatre along with scenery shots of Marblehead, Topsfield and Essex.
Grown Ups, 2010, This classic comedy starring Adam Sandler shows clips of Chebacco Lake in Hamilton, homes in Marblehead, and a dinner scene at Woodman’s of Essex.
Hocus Pocus, 1993, The famous Halloween movie features many scenes from Salem including the Rope’s Mansion in Salem (Allison’s House), Pioneer Village in Salem, Salem Common, and Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Marblehead.
Joy, 2015, This star-studded film with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper features scenery shots of Haverhill, Lynn, Salem and Manchester.
The Proposal, 2009, This iconic rom-com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is set in Alaska but actually is filmed at a home in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Notable places to look out for are Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton and Bearskin Neck in Rockport.
State and Main, 2000, Follow Philip Seymour Hoffman and William H. Macy as they can be spotted in Manchester, Beverly and Gloucester.
Manchester by the Sea, 2016, Casey Affleck filmed this award winning film in – you guessed it – Manchester-by-the-Sea! Nearby filming locations included Beverly, Lynn, Essex and Salem. Bakers Island Light can be spotted as well as shots of Fibber McGee’s Bar in Beverly and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
CODA, 2021, The 2021 Oscar winning film for best picture was filmed in and around Gloucester. Two iconic locations from the film include The Halibut Point State Park Rock Quarries and the Shalin Liu Performing Arts Center which is disguised as the Berklee College of Music in the final scene. Gloucester’s famous fishing pier is also spotted along with local spots like the former Beverly High School.
The Proposal, 2009, This iconic rom-com starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds is set in Alaska but actually is filmed at a home in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Notable places to look out for are Myopia Hunt Club in Hamilton and Bearskin Neck in Rockport.
Mermaids, 1990, Cher can be spotted in Ipswich, Rockport and Gloucester in this 90’s classic.
Hubie Halloween, 2020, This Netflix original film starring Adam Sandler was set in Salem but actually filmed in Marblehead. Shots of downtown Marblehead, Salem Common and The Salem Witch Museum are all featured in this film.
Manchester by the Sea, 2016, Casey Affleck filmed this award winning film in – you guessed it – Manchester-by-the-Sea! Nearby filming locations included Beverly, Lynn, Essex and Salem. Bakers Island Light can be spotted as well as shots of Fibber McGee’s Bar in Beverly and Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.
Joy, 2015, This star-studded film with Jennifer Lawrence, Robert DeNiro and Bradley Cooper features scenery shots of Haverhill, Lynn, Salem and Manchester.
Bride Wars, 2009, This Romantic Comedy starring Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson filmed a scene at The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.
Hocus Pocus, 1993, The famous Halloween movie features many scenes from Salem including the Rope’s Mansion in Salem (Allison’s House), Pioneer Village in Salem, Salem Common, and Old Burial Hill Cemetery in Marblehead.
I Feel Pretty, 2017, This funny flick starring Amy Schumer takes place in Manhattan but Salisbury Beach can be spotted during one of the main character’s dates.
Clear History, 2012, This film written by Larry David takes place in Martha’s Vineyard but was actually filmed North of Boston. Spot The North Shore Music Theatre along with scenery shots of Marblehead, Topsfield and Essex.
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