Movies and Motion Pictures Filmed In Beaufort SC

  The Beaufort area has become a Mecca for major film companies. Hollywood has seen the area for a variety of possible film settings,
from tropical Vietnam jungles, to the charming old south. Many homes in
the area have been used in films, and the local surroundings provide
an endless array of scenery.
In fact, nearly every motion picture filmed here have become
major blockbusters.

   ( yes, that's Tom Hanks sitting there )

LEFT SIDE

Forrest Gump Triv
Did you know...
the name "Jenny"
painted on both forward sides of the shrimpboat
appears as different styles
of lettering between the left and right side?

RIGHT SIDE

Some of the biggest films were based on the novels written by Pat Conroy, who is from this area. They included
"The Prince of Tides"
and
"The Great Santini"

Filming of Forrest Gump : copyright 1999 : R.J. Sorensen

The filming
of
"Forrest Gump"
on the Coosaw River.
< Tom Hanks
is on the right
with the cap,
sitting on the
side of the boat.

"The Big Chill" - Tidalholm in Beaufort

"The Great Santini" - Tidalholm in Beaufort. Also showed lots of scenery here and the drive over Broad River Bridge

"The Prince of Tides" - Bay Street Inn, Beaufort.

"Forrest Gump" - Most of the water shots were on little Lucy Creek, between Lady's Island and Coosaw Island. The Vietnam shots were on Hunting Island near the boardwalk. The storm scenes were on the Beaufort River near Parris Island. The Hump Medical Center was the Performing Arts Center of USCB.

"GI Jane" - The survival camp scenes were shot near Harbor and Hunting Island.

"Forces Of Nature" - Wedding filmed in the Castle in Beaufort. Many outside Beaufort shots.

"Full Metal Jacket" Military "Boot Camp" scenes were shot at Parris Island.

"Something To Talk About" The restaurant scenes were at Ollie's Downtown Restaurant , the college scenes were at the USCB Performing Arts Center, some scenes were in the Michael Rainey Antiques building next to the library.

"White Squall" The bus terminal was filmed at the Budget Print building, some other shots included the Rhett House Inn, The Chocolate Tree, Murr's Graphic & Printing as well as other Beaufort downtown scenes.

"Last Dance" Scenes were shot at Hunting Island and the "Castle" home in Beaufort.

"The Jungle Book" Scenes were filmed at Fripp Island and present location of the
Davis Love 111 golf course.

"The War" Large oak tree was used in scenes, located at the entrance of Carolina Shores. (Hwy 21 & Bruce K. Smalls Drive in Gray's Hill)

"Rules of Engagement" To be filmed in Beaufort...will post as shot.