Seattle’s natural and architectural beauty make it ideal for creating amazing movie backdrops, so it’s no surprise that many movies were filmed in the city. Of course, we know about “50 Shades of Gray” and “Sleepless in Seattle,” but here are 10 famous movies that you may not have known were filmed in Seattle.

1. "Say Anything…"
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This classic romantic comedy was shot in several locations around Seattle, including Dick’s Drive-In and and the Alaskan Way Viaduct.
2. "Singles"
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This movie is a classic Seattle movie shot during the grunge days. Some noteworthy Seattle spots in the movie are Occidental Park, Re-Bar and Gas Works Park.
3. "10 Things I Hate About You"
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Many of this movie’s scenes were filmed in the Fremont neighborhood, including Fremont’s famous troll under the bridge.
4. "The Ring"
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What better city to capture the creepy darkness of a movie like "The Ring?" The movie was shot in various locations in Seattle and around Washington and Oregon.
5. "The Hand that Rocks the Cradle"
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This film was set in various areas of Washington, including Seattle and Tacoma.
6. "The Fabulous Baker Boys"
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While most of the movie was filmed in Los Angeles, it was set in Seattle, and some scenes were filmed at the Roosevelt Hotel.

To learn more about Washington’s cinematic history, check out these 8 Awesome Movies that Most People Don’t Know Were Filmed In Washington.

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