Movies About North Carolina

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Rated PG-13

Forrest Gump is a 1994 American romantic comedy-drama film starring Tom Hanks and directed by Robert Zemeckis. The story follows the life of Forrest Gump, a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who has always dreamed of embarking on a great adventure. Despite his mental handicap, Forrest Gump has an indomitable spirit that helps him to overcome adversity, including a stint in the Vietnam War. Along the way, Forrest meets many interesting people, including the love of his life, Jenny Curran. Forrest's journey takes him through some of the most iconic events of the 20th century, including the Watergate Scandal, the Hippie Movement, and the Vietnam War. In the end, Forrest learns that life is full of surprises, and that it's never too late to start living.

From Frank Darabont, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Rated R

The Green Mile is a 1999 American drama film directed by Frank Darabont and based on Stephen King's 1996 novel of the same name. The film stars Tom Hanks as Paul Edgecomb and Michael Clarke Duncan as John Coffey, two prison guards on Death Row who develop a strong bond with Coffey, a mysterious inmate who possesses supernatural healing powers. As Edgecomb's doubts about Coffey's guilt begin to mount, he finds himself having to prove Coffey's innocence before it is too late. Through the events of the film, Edgecomb learns about the power of friendship and mercy, and ultimately discovers the strength of his own character.

From Andrew Davis, starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore
Rated PG-13

The Fugitive is a 1993 American action-thriller film directed by Andrew Davis and starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, and Sela Ward. After being wrongfully accused of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble (Ford) embarks on a mission to prove his innocence by finding the real killer. He is pursued by Deputy U.S. Marshal Samuel Gerard (Jones), who is determined to capture Kimble at any cost. The movie follows Kimble's thrilling journey as he evades capture, while at the same time attempting to uncover the real killer. The Fugitive ultimately grossed over $368 million at the box office, and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery
Rated PG-13

The Color Purple is a 1985 American coming-of-age period drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Menno Meyjes, based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Alice Walker. The film tells the story of a young African-American woman named Celie Harris, played by Whoopi Goldberg, as she struggles through hardships and abuse in the early 20th century in the Southern United States. The film follows Celie's journey as she deals with violence, racism, and misogyny, finding strength and resilience within herself and forming relationships with those around her. The film also stars Danny Glover, Adolph Caesar, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey in her first feature-film role. The Color Purple received critical acclaim, with many praising Goldberg's performance and Spielberg's direction. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won two, including a nomination for Goldberg for Best Actress, making her the first African-American woman to be nominated for that award.

From David Lynch, starring Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Rated R

Blue Velvet is a neo-noir mystery film written and directed by David Lynch. The film tells the story of Jeffrey Beaumont, a young man who discovers a severed human ear while walking through an idyllic small town. His investigation of the ear leads him to a nightclub singer, Dorothy Vallens, who is being tormented by a psychopathic criminal named Frank Booth. Jeffrey soon finds himself drawn into a dangerous and surrealistic world of violence, drugs, and sexual deviance. With the help of a police detective and Dorothy's son, Jeffrey ultimately confronts Frank and rescues Dorothy from his evil clutches. The film is a masterful exploration of the dark side of human nature, and its complex characters, dreamlike visuals, and haunting soundtrack make it a classic of modern cinema.

From Michael Mann, starring Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, Eric Schweig
Rated R

The Last of the Mohicans is a 1992 adventure drama film directed by Michael Mann, based on the novel of the same name by James Fenimore Cooper. The film follows the story of three adopted Mohican brothers (Hawkeye, Chingachgook, and Uncas) and their struggle to remain free during the French and Indian War. The brothers protect the daughter of a British commander, Cora Munro, and her companion, Alice, who are traveling through dangerous terrain in order to reunite with Cora's father. Through a series of battles and life-threatening situations, the brothers are able to protect the two women, but ultimately suffer a tragic fate. In the end, Cora and Alice are reunited with Cora's father, but the last of the Mohicans, Uncas, is killed. The movie features iconic performances from Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, and Wes Studi.

From John McTiernan, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill
Rated PG

The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 action thriller film based on the 1984 novel by Tom Clancy. It stars Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, and Scott Glenn and follows a rogue Soviet Union submarine captain (Connery) who intends to defect to the United States with his vessel's newest stealth technology. His mission is complicated by the pursuit of an American submarine captain (Baldwin) and the KGB agent (Glenn) assigned to stop him. Along the way, the two captains must overcome their differences and work together to protect their respective countries from a potential nuclear disaster.

From Alex Proyas, starring Brandon Lee, Michael Wincott, Rochelle Davis, Ernie Hudson
Rated R

The Crow is a 1994 dark fantasy action horror film directed by Alex Proyas. It stars Brandon Lee as Eric Draven, a rock musician who is revived from the dead to avenge his own murder and that of his fiancée. The film follows Draven as he seeks the murderers, facing off against a variety of supernatural foes along the way. With the help of a mysterious crow, he is able to reclaim his life and eventually defeat his enemies. The Crow is noted for its unique visual style, with dark and expressionistic cinematography, as well as its rock soundtrack. It was a box office success, grossing $50.7 million from a $23 million budget, but tragically, Brandon Lee was killed in an accident during filming. The film has since gone on to become a cult classic, spawning numerous sequels and inspiring video games, comic books, and other adaptations.

From Adam Shankman, starring Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah
Rated PG

From Directors: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, starring Tim Robbins, Paul Newman, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Charles Durning
Rated PG

From David Gordon Green, starring Candace Evanofski, Donald Holden, Damian Jewan Lee, Curtis Cotton III
Rated Not Rated

From Tim Kirkman, starring Kip Pardue, Michael Kelly, Tess Harper, Adrian Lee
Rated PG-13

From Emile Ardolino, starring Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes
Rated PG-13

From Ron Shelton, starring Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Trey Wilson
Rated R

From Spike Lee, starring Denzel Washington, Milla Jovovich, Ray Allen, Rosario Dawson
Rated R

From Peter Care, starring Kieran Culkin, Jena Malone, Emile Hirsch, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated R

From Phil Morrison, starring Embeth Davidtz, Alessandro Nivola, David Kuhn, Alicia Van Couvering
Rated R

From Michael Cimino, starring Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo
Rated R

From Adrian Lyne, starring Jeremy Irons, Dominique Swain, Melanie Griffith, Frank Langella
Rated R

From Tom Shadyac, starring Robin Williams, Daniel London, Monica Potter, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Rated PG-13

From James Ivory, starring Leelee Sobieski, Kris Kristofferson, Barbara Hershey, Jane Birkin
Rated R

From Ridley Scott, starring Anthony Hopkins, Julianne Moore, Gary Oldman, Ray Liotta
Rated R

From Steve Barron, starring Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas, Josh Pais, David Forman
Rated PG

From Allan Moyle, starring Anthony LaPaglia, Debi Mazar, Maxwell Caulfield, Rory Cochrane
Rated PG-13

From David Gordon Green, starring Zooey Deschanel, Paul Schneider, Patricia Clarkson, Shea Whigham
Rated R