6 Unforgettable Movies Filmed in Pittsburgh

Also known as Steel City, Pittsburgh is known for more than just the Steelers and the numerous bridges interconnecting the city. The neighborhood city has been the filming location of several blockbuster films, from superhero movies to coming-of-age films. Check out these six unforgettable movies filmed in Pittsburgh, and see the East Coast city in a new light.

6. Jack Reacher (2012)

Starting our list of movies filmed in Pittsburgh is Jack Reacher. Featuring Tom Cruise as Reacher, this film series was before the time of Prime Video’s TV series. In the movie, five people are shot by an expert sniper, who is quickly arrested by the police. Seemingly a slam-dunk case, it isn’t until the accused man writes a note to “Get Jack Reacher” that the plot thickens. As Reacher investigates the case to prove the police have the right guy, the case is not as clear-cut as it first seemed.

–IMDb score: 7.0

5. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

Based on the novel by Jesse Andrews, our fifth selection for movies filmed in Pittsburgh is Me and Earl and the Dying Girl. Greg is both a somebody and a nobody, fitting into every social group in high school while having no friends. His “co-worker” Earl is the singular person Greg hangs out with the most, creating parodies of classic movies. However, when his mother forces him to befriend leukemia-riddled Rachel, it changes everything about his view on life.

–IMDb score: 7.7

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4. Dawn of the Dead (1978)

Fourth on our list of movies filmed in Pittsburgh is a horror classic. Dawn of the Dead is the sequel to Night of the Living Dead, continuing the horrifying thread of zombie takeover. The apocalypse is in full swing, and two Philadelphia SWAT members, a traffic reporter, and his TV executive girlfriend must climb into a helicopter to find shelter. Their search brings them to a shopping mall where everything seems okay. Until it isn’t.

–IMDb score: 7.8

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3. Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Rounding out the top three movies filmed in Pittsburgh is Night of the Living Dead. The film was one of the biggest during the time and revolutionized horror films. Barbra and Johnny are visiting their father’s grave when zombies suddenly appear. Barbra manages to escape to an abandoned farmhouse alongside others hiding in the basement. As the survivors try to keep calm, their chances of making it out alive decrease by the minute.

–IMDb score: 7.8

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2. The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Dive into the world of DC heroes with our second selection of movies filmed in Pittsburgh, The Dark Knight Rises. Batman is back, this time to fight against Bane, a dangerous terrorist who has invaded Gotham City and destroyed its peace. Nursing a tarnished reputation after The Dark Knight, Bruce Wayne must overcome his demons and don the famous cape and cowl to save his city.

–IMDb score: 8.4

1. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Last but not least on our list of unforgettable movies filmed in Pittsburgh is the psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs. Thrilling viewers for decades is Clarice Starling, a top student at the FBI’s training academy. Her superior, Jack Crawford, wants Starling to interview Dr. Hannibal Lector to see if he can help with a police case. Crawford believes Starling’s image will get Lector, a violent psychopath, to talk and bring insight to an elusive case.