Growing up in Seattle, Washington has always made me really proud. There are a number of landmarks that Seattle is known for- including the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, and the Fremont Troll. Although all these tourist attractions are greatly appreciated, something that unfortunately gets overlooked about the Evergreen State is that there are a number of fantastic films that have been shot here in Seattle! Let’s kick off the list of classics shot here in Washington State!
1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Starting off with the obvious, the film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan took place in many iconic Seattle locations. Probably the most recognizable locations in the movie would be the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport or Sam’s houseboat on Lake Union. The houseboat is located at 2460 Westlake Avenue and can be visited if you’re interested!
2. Practical Magic (1998)
Whidbey Island and the San Juan Islands- specifically Coupeville- were the main filming locations for twisted romantic comedy starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. Many of the film’s stores and houses were shot right in the main street of Coupeville, Washington. False store fronts were applied to Front Street and the entire town was painted white!
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https://hookedonhouses.net/2009/10/25/practical-magic-a-victorian-house-fit-for-a-witch/ . October 25, 2009.
3. Say Anything (1989)
There are a number of scenes from the romantic movie, Say Anything, filmed around the Seattle area. Most of the iconic Seattle locations are just shown when the characters are passing them. One of the memorable locations shown in passing would be Westlake Center. Later in the film there is a scene shot next to Bob’s Java Jive, which is located at 2102 South Tacoma Way.
4. The Ring (2002)
One of the most cinematic thrillers was filmed in numerous locations around Washington, including some shots in Port Townsend, Bellingham, Whidbey Island, Monroe, and Stanwood. Fun fact time! My older sister was actually asked to be an extra in this film, but my mom didn’t think it was wise to let her four year old be in a thriller movie.
5. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Yet another teen romantic drama filmed in Washington! This film starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles was mainly shot in a house in Tacoma, but there are other scenes featuring iconic spots like Gas Works Park, Century Ballroom, the Paramount Theatre, and the Fremont Troll (all located in Seattle).
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https://seattle.curbed.com/2018/3/9/17101648/10-things-i-hate-about-you-house . March 9, 2018.
Overall, there are a number of famous movies that have been shot in the good old Evergreen State! I didn’t even know about a few of these spots and now that I’ve researched them, I would love to drive around the area and find all the iconic locations.
References
Most People Don’t Know These 8 Awesome Movies Were Filmed In Washington. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/washington/washington-movies/
Filming of movie Practical Magic begins on Whidbey Island on April 6, 1998. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.historylink.org/File/11238
Lloyd, S. A. (2018, March 09). Tacoma home from ’10 Things I Hate About You’ listed for $1.6 million. [image] Retrieved from https://seattle.curbed.com/2018/3/9/17101648/10-things-i-hate-about-you-house
Keeley, S., & Lloyd, S. A. (2019, February 13). Where ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ filmed in actual Seattle. Retrieved from https://seattle.curbed.com/maps/sleepless-in-seattle-locations-map
Christine, Beals, J., Kim, Sarah, Jess, Ann, . . . E.m.s. (2019, February 07). Practical Magic: A Victorian House Fit for a Witch. Retrieved from https://hookedonhouses.net/2009/10/25/practical-magic-a-victorian-house-fit-for-a-witch/
Did you know these movies were filmed in Seattle? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.tripsavvy.com/movies-filmed-in-seattle-and-tacoma-2965291