133 Films & TV Shows Set In Kentucky
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Fire Down Below
KentuckyBeneath a land of wealth and beauty hides a secret that could kill millions. Undercover has never run so deep. — When an EPA representative is murdered in a small Appalachian community, EPA undercover agent Jack Taggart is sent in—posing as a handyman working with a Christian relief agency—to determine what happened.
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Lawn Dogs
Kentucky The 1990sInnocence is a dangerous friend. — In the affluent, gated community of Camelot Gardens, bored wives indiscriminately sleep around while their unwitting husbands try desperately to climb the social ladder. Trent, a 21-year-old outsider who mows the neighborhood lawns, quietly observes the infidelities and hypocrisies of this overly privileged society. When Devon, a 10-year-old daughter from one family, forges a friendship with Trent, things suddenly get very complicated.
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Mars Attacks!
Kansas Kentucky Nevada New York District of Columbia Mars 🇦🇷 Argentina The 1990sNice planet. We'll take it! — 'We come in peace' is not what those green men from Mars mean when they invade our planet, armed with irresistible weapons and a cruel sense of humor. This star studded cast must play victim to the alien’s fun and games in this comedy homage to science fiction films of the '50s and '60s.
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The People vs. Larry Flynt
California Georgia Ohio Kentucky The 1970s The 1980s The 1950sYou may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it? — Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
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Get on the Bus
California Tennessee Kentucky The 1990sOn October 16, 1996, the one year anniversary of the Million Man March, Spike Lee invites you to lift your head, raise your voice, and...get on the bus. — Several Black men take a cross-country bus trip to attend the Million Man March in Washington, DC in 1995. On the bus are an eclectic set of characters including a laid-off aircraft worker, a man whose at-risk son is handcuffed to him, a black Republican, a former gangsta, a Hollywood actor, a cop who is of mixed racial background, and a white bus driver. All make the trek discussing issues surrounding the march, including manhood, religion, politics, and race.
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The Client
Tennessee KentuckyA district attorney out for a conviction. A new lawyer out of her league. A young boy who knew too much. — A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, whose current client is Barry 'The Blade' Muldano, a Mafia hit-man. Before Jerome shoots himself, he tells Mark where the body of a Senator is buried. Clifford shoots himself and Mark is found at the scene, and both the FBI and the Mafia quickly realize that Mark probably knows more than he says.
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Half-Cocked
Kentucky Tennessee The 1990sHalf-cocked is a cult music roadmovie, made in 1994 in Louisville, Nashville and Chattanooga. The movie tells the story about a group of high school teens who steal a van full of music equipment and pretend to be a band, called "Truckstop" (played by the band, Rodan) in order to stay on the road. When the band starts playing gigs, their sound is largely inconsistent and incoherent, however, over time, the band becomes increasingly competent in their musicianship. The film puts much emphasis on the indie/alternative rock subculture.
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The Thing Called Love
Tennessee KentuckyStand by your dream. — Miranda Presley moves from New York to Nashville to become a songwriter. At an unsuccessful audition she meets James Wright, a promising newcomer. After only a few days they marry but start to quickly regret it.
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The Adventures of Huck Finn
Arkansas Illinois Missouri Kentucky The 1830sFor anyone who has ever dreamed of running away from it all — Mischievous Huck Finn is unnerved when his father, reemerging after years away, kidnaps him in an attempt to take away a $600 inheritance from his late mother. Fearing for his life, Huck fakes his own death and escapes. He soon runs into his friend, Jim, a slave fleeing his master. Together, the pair embarks on a raft journey down the Mississippi River, staying ahead of pursuers who blame the slave for Huck's alleged murder.
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The Firm
Massachusetts Tennessee Arkansas KentuckyPower can be murder to resist. — Mitch McDeere is a young man with a promising future in Law. About to sit his Bar exam, he is approached by 'The Firm' and made an offer he doesn't refuse. Seduced by the money and gifts showered on him, he is totally oblivious to the more sinister side of his company. Then, two Associates are murdered. The FBI contact him, asking him for information and suddenly his life is ruined. He has a choice - work with the FBI, or stay with the Firm. Either way he will lose his life as he knows it. Mitch figures the only way out is to follow his own plan...
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Days of Thunder
Arizona Delaware Florida Georgia North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Kentucky The 1990sYou can't stop the thunder. — Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
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Mystery Train
Tennessee Kentucky The 1980sIn Memphis, Tennessee, over the course of a single night, the Arcade Hotel, run by an eccentric night clerk and a clueless bellboy, is visited by a young Japanese couple traveling in search of the roots of rock; an Italian woman in mourning who stumbles upon a fleeing charlatan girl; and a comical trio of accidental thieves looking for a place to hide.
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Great Balls of Fire!
England Mississippi Tennessee New York Kentucky The 1950s The 1940sThe true story of a legend. — The story of Jerry Lee Lewis, arguably the greatest and certainly one of the wildest musicians of the 1950s. His arrogance, remarkable talent, and unconventional lifestyle often brought him into conflict with others in the industry, and even earned him the scorn and condemnation of the public.
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Next of Kin
Illinois KentuckyA Chicago cop from the hills of Kentucky. Hunting his brother's killer. Seeking justice country style. — Truman Gates, a Chicago cop, sets out to find his brother's killer. Meanwhile, another of his brothers, Briar (a hillbilly) decides to find the killer himself.
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Gorillas in the Mist
🇨🇬 Congo Kentucky 🇷🇼 Rwanda Africa - General 🇨🇩 Congo Democratic Republic of the The 1960s The 1970s The 1980sAt the far ends of the earth she found a reason to live, and a cause to fight for. — The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them.
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Fresh Horses
Ohio KentuckyLove doesn't have to last a lifetime. — A Cincinnati college student breaks off his engagement to his wealthy fiancée after he falls in love with a backwoods Kentucky girl he meets at a party. She says she's 20, but he finds out she's 16 and married to an abusive husband.
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Rad
Kentucky The 1980sA hometown kid on his BMX against the best in the world. At Helltrack... the heat is on. — A BMX racer, who lives in a small town with his mother and sister, is faced with a tough decision, qualify for Helltrack or take his SATs in order to attend college.
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The Return of the Living Dead
Kentucky The 1980sThey're Back From The Grave and Ready To Party! — When foreman Frank shows new employee Freddy a secret military experiment in a supply warehouse in Louisville, Kentucky, the two klutzes accidentally release a gas that reanimates corpses into flesh-eating zombies. As the epidemic spreads throughout the town, and the creatures satisfy their hunger in gory and outlandish ways, Frank and Freddy fight to survive with the help of their boss and a mysterious mortician.
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Marie
Tennessee Kentucky The 1970sCriminals went free. Officials were bribed. Witnesses were threatened. The F.B.I. couldn't stop it. One woman did. She challenged the State of Tennessee and put criminal justice on trial. — A single mother takes a job with the government where she is confronted with corruption.
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Chattanooga Choo Choo
New York Tennessee KentuckyThe song that kept America chuggin' along is this summer's funniest movie! — The owner of a professional football team must restore the titular train and run it from Tennessee to NYC in 24 hours if he is to inherit $1 million in this comedy.
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Kentucky Woman
KentuckyA woman faces harassment and humiliation when she goes to work as a coal miner to support her small son and ailing dad.
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Stripes
🇨🇿 Czechia 🇩🇪 Germany Kentucky New York The 1980sThe story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls. — John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the U.S. Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
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Coal Miner's Daughter
KentuckyShe became a singer because it was the only thing she could do. She became a star because it was the only way she could do it. — Biography of Loretta Lynn, a country and western singer that came from poverty to fame.
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Harlan County U.S.A.
Kentucky The 1970sWhich Side Are You On? — This film documents the coal miners' strike against the Brookside Mine of the Eastover Mining Company in Harlan County, Kentucky in June, 1973. Eastovers refusal to sign a contract (when the miners joined with the United Mine Workers of America) led to the strike, which lasted more than a year and included violent battles between gun-toting company thugs/scabs and the picketing miners and their supportive women-folk. Director Barbara Kopple puts the strike into perspective by giving us some background on the historical plight of the miners and some history of the UMWA.
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Treasure of Matecumbe
Florida Kentucky The 1860sThe richest adventure of them all — In post-Civil War Kentucky, young David Burnic becomes the unexpected heir to the family secret, a map leading to buried treasure on the Florida isle of Matecumbe.
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