Movies About Utah

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, Alison Doody, Denholm Elliott
Rated PG-13

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a 1989 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford, Sean Connery, and Denholm Elliott. Set in the late 1930s, the film follows the titular character, Indiana Jones, on a quest to find his father, who has gone missing while searching for the Holy Grail. Along the way, Indiana faces many challenges, including Nazis and the rivaling Brotherhood of the Cruciform Sword. With the help of his father, Indiana is able to locate the Grail, but soon learns that it does not grant immortality. Instead, he discovers a greater truth about himself, and the two are reunited. The film ends with the two embracing and riding off into the sunset.

From David Mickey Evans, starring Tom Guiry, Mike Vitar, Art LaFleur, Patrick Renna
Rated PG

The Sandlot is a classic coming-of-age story about a group of kids growing up in the San Fernando Valley in the summer of 1962. The movie focuses on Scottie Smalls, a new kid in town who joins the local sandlot baseball team. With the help of his new friends, Scotty develops both personally and athletically as he learns the game of baseball and navigates the trials and tribulations of being a kid. Along the way, the gang faces off against the dreaded "Beast," the legendary dog that guards the sandlot and prevents anyone from retrieving lost baseballs. Along with its humor and heart, The Sandlot offers a nostalgic look at a simpler time in American life.

From Roger Donaldson, starring Anthony Hopkins, Diane Ladd, Iain Rea, Tessa Mitchell
Rated PG-13

The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) is a biographical sports drama directed by Roger Donaldson and starring Anthony Hopkins. The film tells the story of Burt Munro, an elderly New Zealander who spends years restoring a 1920 Indian Scout Motorcycle with the goal of setting a land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. After overcoming numerous obstacles, Munro eventually sets the World’s fastest record in 1967, at the age of 68. Along the way, Munro befriends a variety of colorful characters who show him kindness and help him with his quest. The story celebrates the human spirit of determination and the joy of pursuing a lifelong dream.

From Danny Boyle, starring James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara, Sean Bott
Rated R

127 Hours is the true story of adventurer Aron Ralston who, in 2003, became trapped in a remote Utah canyon when his arm became wedged between a boulder and the canyon wall. Facing certain death, he was forced to take extreme measures to free himself. The film follows Aron as he reflects on his life, his relationship with his family, and his dreams for the future, as he tries to escape from the boulder. In the process, he must confront his fears and come to terms with his own mortality. Ultimately, Aron finds a way to free himself and return to his life. 127 Hours is a captivating story of courage and strength in the face of adversity.

From James Merendino, starring Matthew Lillard, Michael A. Goorjian, Annabeth Gish, Jennifer Lien
Rated R

From Ari Aster, starring Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff
Rated R

From Directors: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly, starring Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels, Lauren Holly, Mike Starr
Rated PG-13

From Richard C. Sarafian, starring Barry Newman, Cleavon Little, Charlotte Rampling, Dean Jagger
Rated R

From C. Jay Cox, starring Wes Ramsey, Steve Sandvoss, Mary Kay Place, Amber Benson
Rated R

From Simon West, starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusack, John Malkovich, Colm Meaney
Rated R

From Michael Ritchie, starring Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini
Rated PG

From Richard Dutcher, starring Richard Dutcher, Wilford Brimley, Matthew A. Brown, Carrie Morgan
Rated PG-13

From Wim Wenders, starring Sam Shepard, Jessica Lange, Tim Roth, James Roday Rodriguez
Rated R

From Wolfgang Petersen, starring Dustin Hoffman, Rene Russo, Morgan Freeman, Kevin Spacey
Rated R

From Herbert Ross, starring Kevin Bacon, Lori Singer, John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG

From Kate Montgomery, starring Timothy Vahle, Sam Vlahos, Mariana Tosca, M. Emmet Walsh
Rated PG

From Sydney Pollack, starring Robert Redford, Jane Fonda, Valerie Perrine, Willie Nelson
Rated PG

From Danny Boyle, starring Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor, Holly Hunter, Delroy Lindo
Rated R

From Adam Green, starring Shawn Ashmore, Emma Bell, Kevin Zegers, Ed Ackerman
Rated R

From John Woo, starring John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Delroy Lindo
Rated R

From Christopher N. Rowley, starring Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Joan Allen, Robert Conder
Rated PG

From Trey Parker, starring Trey Parker, Dian Bachar, Robyn Lynne Raab, Michael Dean Jacobs
Rated NC-17

From Christopher Cain, starring Jon Voight, Trent Ford, Tamara Hope, Terence Stamp
Rated R

From Matthew Bright, starring Michael Reilly Burke, Boti Bliss, Julianna McCarthy, Jennifer Tisdale
Rated R

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Will Smith, Kevin Kline, Kenneth Branagh, Salma Hayek
Rated PG-13