6 Movies Filmed in Vermont You Need to Watch

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Located in the Northeast, Vermont is known for its beautiful rural landscapes and delicious maple syrup. With sweeping mountain views that explode into a rainbow of colors in the Fall, it’s also the perfect backdrop for several movies. If you want to explore Vermont and all its natural wonders through film, check out these six movies filmed in Vermont.

6. Me, Myself & Irene (2000)

Starting our list of movies filmed in Vermont is Me, Myself, and Irene. The comedy stars Jim Carrey and was filmed in Middlebury, Burlington, and Waterbury. The plot surrounds a Rhode Island state trooper named Charlie who suffers a psychotic breakdown after years of continuously suppressing his rage and feelings. This leads to a second personality, named Hank, and the shenanigans he gets up to.

–IMDb score: 6.6

5. What Lies Beneath (2000)

Fifth on our list of movies filmed in Vermont is What Lies Beneath, filmed at the DAR State Park in West Addison. The supernatural horror film follows the wife of a university research scientist who believes her lakeside home in Vermont is haunted. Or perhaps she’s just losing her mind, as she hears voices and witnesses eerie occurrences in the home.

–IMDb score: 6.6

4. Forrest Gump (1994)

Next on our list of movies filmed in Vermont is the classic Forrest Gump. An adaptation of the 1986 novel by Winston Groom, several of the foliage and green pasture shots were filmed in Vermont. The movie follows an Alabama man named Forrest Gump, who has an IQ of 75. Gump must learn how to navigate his life in his own way, from finding hobbies, a job, and even love.

–IMDb score: 8.8

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3. Star Trek (2009)

Rounding out the top three movies filmed in Vermont is Star Trek. The 2009 movie is an addition to the popular franchise, rebooting the main characters of the original television show. The movie used Barre, Vermont, as a film location when Kirk steals a car. The film centers on James T. Kirk on the USS Enterprise as they combat a Romulan force from the future.

–IMDb score: 7.9

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2. Beetlejuice (1988)

Second on our list of movies filmed in Vermont is Beetlejuice. Even though the film is set in Connecticut, many of the scenes were filmed in East Corinth, Vermont. Beetlejuice tells the story of Adam and Barbara, a normal couple who also happen to be dead. When a family moves into their home, they turn to Beetlejuice for help to drive the pesky newcomers away, even though his mind isn’t exactly on helping.

–IMDb score: 7.5

1. Baby Boom (1987)

Last but not least on our list of movies filmed in Vermont is Baby Boom. The romantic comedy-drama film stars Diane Keaton and was filmed in several locations, including Weston, Manchester, and Peru, Vermont. The film focuses on J.C. Wiatt, a young urban professional, who receives an inheritance from a relative in another country. Originally thinking it’s money, Wiatt is more than surprised when she’s given a baby instead.