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Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint o ...
has been featured in many films and television shows.


Television shows

The following television shows have been filmed in part in or near
Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint o ...
. Filming locations that are identifiable in the final production are indicated in parentheses. When the filming location was meant to represent Charleston as the setting, an asterisk has been added. *''
Army Wives ''Army Wives'' is an American drama television series that followed the lives of four army wives, one army husband, and their families. The series premiered on Lifetime on June 3, 2007, and ran for seven seasons, ending on June 9, 2013. The sh ...
'', mainly filmed at the old Navy base, in the City of North Charleston, where they built a fake town for the series; a sound stage for the show is located in the Oakridge Shopping Center off Dorchester Road, in the City of North Charleston; 2007-13 (*) *'' Deadly Pursuits'', 1996 TV movie with Tori Spelling (*) *Pilot episode for miniseries ''
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'', dramatization of the lives of Citadel cadets; Citadel campus (*) *The 1990s
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show ''
Gullah Gullah Island ''Gullah Gullah Island'' is an American musical children's television series that was produced by and aired on the Nick Jr. programming block on the Nickelodeon network from October 24, 1994, to April 7, 1998. The show was hosted by Ron Daise - n ...
'' took place on a fictional barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina; one episode featured the family visiting downtown Charleston, showing things like sweet-grass baskets; 1994-98 (*) *TV movie ''
The Hunley ''The Hunley'' is a 1999 American historical drama television film written and directed by John Gray, from a story by Gray and John Fasano. The film stars Armand Assante, Donald Sutherland, Alex Jennings, Michael Dolan, and Christopher Baue ...
'' on TNT *
The Inspectors ''The Inspectors'' is an American crime drama television series, created by Dave Morgan. and produced by Litton Entertainment. Centering on the criminal investigations of U.S. postal inspectors, it was the only show on commercial television paid ...
on CBS; 2015-2019 *ABC TV miniseries of the trilogy of ''
North and South North and South may refer to: Literature * ''North and South'' (Gaskell novel), an 1854 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell * ''North and South'' (trilogy), a series of novels by John Jakes (1982–1987) ** ''North and South'' (Jakes novel), first novel ...
'' (1994, starring Patrick Swayze and
Kirstie Alley Kirstie Louise Alley (January 12, 1951 – December 5, 2022) was an American actress. Her breakout role was as Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom ''Cheers'' (1987–1993), for which she received an Emmy Award and a Golden Globe in 1991. From 1997 ...
), '' Love and War'', '' Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III'';
Calhoun Mansion The Williams Mansion (formerly called the Calhoun Mansion) is a Victorian house at 16 Meeting St., Charleston, South Carolina. The mansion is open for public tours. History George W. Williams bought the "Lowndes Lot" on Meeting Street and alr ...
at 16 Meeting St. and Boone Hall Plantation (*) *''
Palmetto Pointe ''Palmetto Pointe'' is a television series that debuted during PAX-TV's transition to i: Independent Television. The series first aired on August 28, 2005, with its last episode airing on October 16, 2005. It was the first television series sho ...
'' (*) * The Learning Channel series ''
The Real Estate Pros The Real Estate Pros (originally titled The Real Deal) is a television series which airs on the TLC network. Each episode stars Richard C. Davis and his crew from Trademark Properties of Charleston, South Carolina as they purchase and renovate a ...
'' with local real estate agency Trademark Properties and its owner Richard C. Davis, 2007 (*) *'' Reckless'', 2014, CBS (*) *'' Scarlett'', 1994 TV miniseries based on Alexandra Ripley's sequel to ''Gone with the Wind'' (*) *'' Southern Charm'', 2014–present, Bravo reality show (*) *''
Special Bulletin ''Special Bulletin'' is a 1983 American made-for-television film. It was an early collaboration between director Edward Zwick and writer Marshall Herskovitz, a team that would later produce such series as ''thirtysomething'' and ''My So-Called ...
'', a 1983 TV-film on NBC presented as a simulated news broadcast of a nuclear terrorism-related hostage taking and subsequent nuclear explosion resulting in the total destruction of the City of Charleston (*) *'' Vice Principals'' Filmed in the North Charleston, South Carolina in the neighborhood of Park Circle. Scenes that take place in the school were shot on the campus of R.B. Stall High School and also filmed on campus of West Ashley High School. *''
Top Chef ''Top Chef'' is an American reality competition television series which premiered on Bravo on March 8, 2006. The show features chefs competing against each other in culinary challenges. The contestants are judged by a panel of professional chef ...
'' Season 14 *'' Outer Banks'' *
The Righteous Gemstones ''The Righteous Gemstones'' is an American television series created by Danny McBride that premiered on August 18, 2019, on HBO. The series follows a famous and dysfunctional family of televangelists. It stars McBride, John Goodman, Edi Patterson ...


Films

The following movies were filmed at least in part in
Charleston, South Carolina Charleston is the largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina, the county seat of Charleston County, and the principal city in the Charleston–North Charleston metropolitan area. The city lies just south of the geographical midpoint o ...
. Identifiable locations shown in the films are indicated in parentheses. When the filming location was meant to represent Charleston as the setting, an asterisk has been added. *'' Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls'', 1995, starring
Jim Carrey James Eugene Carrey (; born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian and artist. Known for his energetic slapstick performances, Carrey first gained recognition in 1990, after landing a role in the American sketch comedy te ...
; #1 film in U.S. *''
Angel Camouflaged ''Angel Camouflaged'' is a 2010 drama film directed by R. Michael Givens. It stars James Brolin, Dilana, Warrick Grier, Carlos Bernard and Patty Smyth. Cast *James Brolin as Salt *Dilana as Scottie Ballantyne *Warrick Grier as Morgan *Carlos Bern ...
'' 2010,
James Brolin James Brolin (, born Craig Kenneth Bruderlin; July 18, 1940) is an American actor. Brolin has won two Golden Globes and an Emmy. He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 27, 1998. He is the father of actor Josh Brolin. He is ...
*'' The Break'', 1995, Martin Sheen; about tennis *''
Chasers ''Chasers'' is a 1994 American comedy film directed by Dennis Hopper. It is about a pair of United States Navy shore patrollers (SPs) (Tom Berenger and William McNamara) who must escort a beautiful prisoner (Erika Eleniak), and the troubles they ...
'' 1994, Tom Berenger *'' Cold Mountain'', 2003, set in the Civil War (1864), starring Nicole Kidman,
Jude Law David Jude Heyworth Law (born 29 December 1972) is an English actor. He received a British Academy Film Award, as well as nominations for two Academy Awards, two Tony Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. In 2007, he received an Honorary Césa ...
, and Renee Zellweger *'' Consenting Adults'', 1992,
Kevin Kline Kevin Delaney Kline (born October 24, 1947) is an American actor. He is the recipient of an Academy Award and three Tony Awards. In addition, he has received nominations for two British Academy Film Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five ...
and
Kevin Spacey Kevin Spacey Fowler (born July 26, 1959) is an American actor. He began his career as a stage actor during the 1980s, obtaining supporting roles before gaining a leading man status in film and television. Spacey has received various accolades ...
*'' The Corn Dog Man'' *''
The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys ''The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys'' is a 2002 American comedy-drama film directed by Peter Care and written by Jeff Stockwell and Michael Petroni based on Chris Fuhrman's 1994 semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novel of the same name. The fi ...
'', 2002, starring
Emile Hirsch Emile Davenport Hirsch (born March 13, 1985) is an American actor. He played Chris McCandless in '' Into the Wild'' (2007). Other notable film roles include '' The Girl Next Door'' (2004), ''Lords of Dogtown'' (2005), '' Alpha Dog'' (2006), ''Sp ...
and Kieran Culkin and Jodie Foster *''
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'' *'' Dear John'', starring Amanda Seyfried and
Channing Tatum Channing Matthew Tatum (born April 26, 1980) is an American actor. Tatum made his film debut in the drama ''Coach Carter'' (2005), and had his breakthrough role in the 2006 dance film ''Step Up (film), Step Up''. He gained wider attention for ...
; #1 film in the U.S. (*) *'' Dear Osama bin Laden'' *'' Die Hard with a Vengeance'', 1995, Bruce Willis,
Samuel L. Jackson Samuel Leroy Jackson (born December 21, 1948) is an American actor and producer. One of the most widely recognized actors of his generation, the films in which he has appeared have collectively grossed over $27 billion worldwide, making him ...
; old Cooper River bridges; #1 film in the U.S. *'' Don't Tell Her It's Me (aka The Boyfriend School)'' *'' The Double McGuffin'', 1979, starring Ernest Borgnine and
George Kennedy George Harris Kennedy Jr. (February 18, 1925 – February 28, 2016) was an American actor who appeared in more than 100 film and television productions. He played "Dragline" opposite Paul Newman in ''Cool Hand Luke'' (1967), winning the Academ ...
. *'' For the Boys'' 1991,
Bette Midler Bette Midler (;''Inside the Actors Studio'', 2004 born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, actress, comedian and author. Throughout her career, which spans over five decades, Midler has received List of awards and nominations received by Be ...
and James Caan; set in the 1940s *'' G.I. Joe: Retaliation'', 2013, has a scene set at Fort Sumter, in Charleston Harbor *''
The Great Santini ''The Great Santini'' is a 1979 American drama film written and directed by Lewis John Carlino. It is based on the 1976 novel of the same name by Pat Conroy. The film stars Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner, and Michael O'Keefe. Synopsis A U.S. ...
'', 1979, starring Robert Duvall and
Blythe Danner Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is an American actress. Accolades she has received include two Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Izzy Huffstodt on '' Huff'' (2004–2006), and a ...
; set in 1962; written by
Pat Conroy Donald Patrick Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books '' The Water is Wide'', ''The Lords of Discipline'', ''The Prince of Tides'' and ''The Great Santini'' we ...
(*) *'' Halloween (2018 film)'', starring Jamie Lee Curtis; #1 film at the box office (filmed at Magnolia Cemetery est. 1850; entire movie was filmed in Charleston) *'' The In Crowd'' *'' The Jackal'', 1997, starring Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, and
Sidney Poitier Sidney Poitier ( ; February 20, 1927 – January 6, 2022) was an American actor, film director, and diplomat. In 1964, he was the first black actor and first Bahamian to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. He received two competitive ...
*'' Kitty Kitty'' *''
The Legend of Bagger Vance ''The Legend of Bagger Vance'' is a 2000 American sports film directed by Robert Redford, and starring Will Smith, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron. The screenplay by Jeremy Leven is based on Steven Pressfield's 1995 book '' The Legend of Bagger V ...
'', 2000, starring
Will Smith Willard Carroll Smith II (born September 25, 1968), also known by his stage name The Fresh Prince, is an American actor and rapper. He began his Will Smith filmography, acting career starring as Will Smith (The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air), a ...
, Matt Damon, and
Charlize Theron Charlize Theron ( ; ; born 7 August 1975) is a South African and American actress and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actresses, she is the recipient of various accolades, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 20 ...
; set in 1930; about golf *''
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'', Spanish film *'' Little Senegal'' *'' Look Out, Here Comes Tomorrow'' *''
The Lords of Discipline ''The Lords of Discipline'' is a 1980 novel by Pat Conroy that was later adapted in a 1983 film of the same name. The story centers on Will McLean, who is in his fourth year at the fictional Carolina Military Institute in Charleston, South C ...
'', 1983, written by Pat Conroy (*) *'' Major League: Back to the Minors'' 1998, Scott Bakula *'' Mary Jane's Last Dance'' *'' My Man Done Me Wrong'' *''
The New Daughter ''The New Daughter'' is a 2009 American horror film and the feature directorial debut of Spanish screenwriter Luis Berdejo. It stars Kevin Costner, Ivana Baquero and Samantha Mathis. Based on the short story of the same name by John Connolly, it t ...
'', 2009,
Kevin Costner Kevin Michael Costner (born January 18, 1955) is an American actor, producer, film director and musician. He has received various accolades, including two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actor ...
*''
The Notebook ''The Notebook'' is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes, with a screenplay by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi, based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams as ...
'', 2004, upper King St. near Cannon St. and Spring St., and Boone Hall Plantation and Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner *'' O'', 2001, starring
Josh Hartnett Joshua Daniel Hartnett (born July 21, 1978) is an American actor and producer. He first came to attention in 1997 for his role as Michael Fitzgerald in the television crime drama series '' Cracker''. He made his feature film debut in 1998 in th ...
, Julia Stiles,
Mekhi Phifer Mekhi Phifer (; born December 29, 1974) is an American actor. He portrayed Dr. Greg Pratt on NBC's long-running medical drama '' ER'' until 2008 and had a co-starring role opposite actor/rapper Eminem in the 2002 feature film '' 8 Mile''. He was ...
, and Martin Sheen; based on Shakespeare's ''Othello'' (*) *''
An Occasional Hell ''An Occasional Hell'' is a crime novel by the American writer Randall Silvis. Set in 1990s in the lower Monongahela River Valley below Pittsburgh, it tells the story of Ernest DeWalt, a former Chicago private investigator and successful novel ...
'' *'' Other Voices, Other Rooms'' *''
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'', 1982,
Phoebe Cates Phoebe Belle Cates Kline (born July 16, 1963) is an American former actress, known primarily for her roles in films such as ''Fast Times at Ridgemont High'' (1982), ''Gremlins'' (1984) and ''Drop Dead Fred'' (1991). Early life Cates was born ...
*'' The Patriot'', 2000, College of Charleston, lower Meeting St. and
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in Goose Creek (*) *'' The Prince of Tides'', 1991, starring Nick Nolte,
Barbra Streisand Barbara Joan "Barbra" Streisand (; born April 24, 1942) is an American singer, actress and director. With a career spanning over six decades, she has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers List ...
, and
Blythe Danner Blythe Katherine Danner (born February 3, 1943) is an American actress. Accolades she has received include two Primetime Emmy Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her role as Izzy Huffstodt on '' Huff'' (2004–2006), and a ...
, written by
Pat Conroy Donald Patrick Conroy (October 26, 1945 – March 4, 2016) was an American author who wrote several acclaimed novels and memoirs; his books '' The Water is Wide'', ''The Lords of Discipline'', ''The Prince of Tides'' and ''The Great Santini'' we ...
(#1 film in U.S.) *'' Quiet Victory: The Charlie Wedemeyer Story'' *'' Rich in Love'' *'' Swamp Thing'', 1982, directed by Wes Craven; filmed at
Cypress Gardens Cypress Gardens was a botanical garden and theme park near Winter Haven, Florida that operated from 1936 to 2009. As of 2011, the botanical garden portion had been preserved inside the newly formed Legoland Florida. History Billed as Florida' ...
*'' Thin Ice'', Coming of age film about a teacher (Kate Jackson) has an affair with one of her students. 1981 *''
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'', 1996, starring Jeff Bridges and
Ryan Phillipe Matthew Ryan Phillippe (; born September 10, 1974) is an American actor. After appearing as Billy Douglas on the soap opera '' One Life to Live'', he came to fame in the late 1990s with starring roles in films including ''I Know What You Did La ...
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