Movies Filmed in Cincinnati: Top Films & Local Cinema

Cincinnati‘s silver Screen⁤ Legacy: ⁤IMDb‘s Top 11 Highest-Rated Films Shot ​in the Queen City

CINCINNATI – Cincinnati’s ⁢burgeoning ⁣film industry continues​ to gain recognition, not just for⁤ attracting major productions,⁣ but for the quality of films brought to life within its borders. A new ranking by IMDb highlights the city’s cinematic success, ‌showcasing the ⁢11 highest-rated⁤ movies filmed in Greater⁢ cincinnati.‌ From Oscar winners to critically acclaimed dramas, the list demonstrates the Queen ‍City’s versatility as⁤ a backdrop and ⁤a creative ⁢hub.

Over the past​ 40 years, Cincinnati has served as a filming location for⁣ over‍ 50 movies, and recently‌ vied to become a host city for the Sundance Film Festival.⁢ This consistent presence⁤ on the‌ big screen is boosting the local ‍economy and solidifying Cincinnati’s reputation as a viable ⁢alternative to ​conventional film hubs. The recent filming of “Superman” and “The Mastermind” further underscores this momentum.

Here are the 11 highest-rated ​films shot in Greater⁤ Cincinnati,according to IMDb (as of September 3,2025):

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11. “Rain⁤ man” (1988) – The Best Picture Oscar winner utilized Cincinnati locations during filming.

Notably, “The Mastermind,” a crime⁢ drama filmed entirely in Cincinnati in 2024, was‌ selected to compete for the palme‌ d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and is scheduled for release in October. Other films‌ with Academy Award recognition filmed ‍in the area include “Carol” (2015) and “Ides⁤ of March” (2011).

Readers ​with ​knowlege of other locally shot films are encouraged to contact the author at ksloan@cincinnati.com.