Filming The Perfect Storm, 2000, Harriet Webster Pier, Gloucester. The Salem News Historic Photograph Collection, Salem State University Archives and Special Collections, Salem, Massachusetts.

Notable Movies Filmed on the North Shore

You might recognize some of the shooting locations for these iconic blockbusters filmed in parts of the North Shore.

Natalie GaleAugust 13, 2021

Over the years the North Shore of Boston has been the backdrop to many well-known and even some Oscar nominated films. The waterfront views and old historic landscapes make the area a sought-after location for filmmakers, not to mention the state’s hefty film incentive tax credit. Below are some of our favorite notable films shot on the North Shore. Little Women Little Women, released in 2019 and based off the 1869 novel by Louisa May Alcott, tells the story of Jo March and her three sisters who are determined to live life on their own terms. The film stars Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Meryl Streep, and Timothée Chalamet. Th

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Notable Movies Filmed on the North Shore

You might recognize some of the shooting locations for these iconic blockbusters filmed in parts of the North Shore.

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