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On Location

Beaufort County, SC has been the setting for a number of notable movies over the years. The 1994 Academy Award winning film Forrest Gump featured numerous scenes filmed in the area, such as the iconic bench scene on the waterfront of Chatham Square. The acclaimed 2000 film The Legend of Bagger Vance, starring Will Smith and Matt Damon, was also filmed in Beaufort County, including various scenes filmed in the charming Beaufort Historic District. The 2009 romantic comedy The Last Song, starring Miley Cyrus, was also filmed in the area and featured breathtaking scenery of local landmarks, such as the iconic Hunting Island Lighthouse. The area‘s picturesque scenery and vibrant culture have been the backdrop for numerous films, making it a popular destination for filmmakers.

On location: Beaufort & Jasper Counties
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On location: Beaufort & Jasper Counties

Last Dance (1996) Staring Sharon Stone as Cindy Liggett, Rob Morrow as Rick Hayes, Randy Quaid as Sam Burns, Peter…

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On location: The Big Chill (1983)
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On location: The Big Chill (1983)

Beaufort The Big Chill (1983) Starring Tom Berenger as Sam Weber, Glenn Close as Sarah Cooper, Jeff Goldblum as Michael…

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On location: Beaufort
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On location: Beaufort

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  Forrest Gump (1994) Starring Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, Robin…

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On location: Hunting Island
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On location: Hunting Island

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  Hunting Island Rules of Engagement (2000) The cast Tommy Lee…

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On location: Harbor Island
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On location: Harbor Island

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  G.I. Jane (1997) Harbor Island The cast Demi Moore as…

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On Location: Beaufort
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On Location: Beaufort

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  The Prince of Tides (1991) The cast Nick Nolte as…

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On location: Botany Bay
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On location: Botany Bay

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  Botany Bay Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) The cast…

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On Location: Tidalholm
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On Location: Tidalholm

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies  The Great Santini (1979) The cast Robert Duvall as Lt….

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On location: Town of Beaufort
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On location: Town of Beaufort

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies. Something to Talk About (1995) The cast Julia Roberts as…

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On location: The Joseph Johnson House
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On location: The Joseph Johnson House

A look at the Lowcountry’s starring role in the movies.  Forces of Nature (1999) The Joseph Johnson House The cast…

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