Top 30 Movies Filmed in New York City

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: An aerial view of Manhattan on September 19th, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by C. Taylor Crothers/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 19: An aerial view of Manhattan on September 19th, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by C. Taylor Crothers/Getty Images) /
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New York City has been home to some of the greatest movies. Ghostbusters, Elf and The Godfather are among the best movies filmed in New York City(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) /

These are the 30 best movies filmed in New York City

There are many things New York City has to offer, but of the many, its movie sites throughout the always-interesting city shouldn’t be overlooked.

Whether you’re visiting or just plain bored of going to the same spots in the city, you should take on some cool films that have been filmed in The Big Apple. It seems that over the years, NYC has always been a favorite location to base your film out of.  In 2010, it was announced that the city would charge $300 per permit to film a project, regardless of the days. While $300 may be an unnoticeable expense for a large-budget production, there are other expenses in the city that could drive that number up.

Regardless, today we’re taking a look at the 30 best movies filmed in New York City. As you stroll along, maybe some of these films will hit home for you, and bring back some memories. You might even recognize a location or two.

** Note: A previous version of this article was published under the byline of its original author John Gustafson

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