List of films and television shows set in Miami
The city of Miami, Florida in the United States is a popular location for the filming and setting of movies and television shows, both fictional and non-fictional. The following article provides a list of films and television shows which have been partially or wholly set in or shot in Miami. The listed shows span a wide variety of genres and range from shows almost entirely shot and set in the city (e.g., The Golden Girls and Miami Vice) to those containing only a small number of scenes shot or set in Miami (e.g., Lost and Thunderball (1965)).[1][2]
Context
editBecause of its climate and the high sunshine amounts, Florida has long been a favoured location for filmmakers, and the early silent film industry in the state rivaled Hollywood's in production.[3] Film in Florida is still a major industry in the state, with Florida ranking third in the U.S. for film production (after California and New York, respectively) based on revenue generated (according to 2006 Florida Film Commission Data.[4] In particular, Miami has long been a popular filming location in Florida and continues to grow as the entertainment industry expands throughout the state.[5][6]
Worldwide, Miami is one of the largest production and distribution centers for commercial advertising, film, music, new media, still photography, and television industries. The film industry's[which?] combined economic impact in the local economy is about two billion dollars annually, with $100 to $150 million coming from more than 1,000 location filming shoots each year.[when?][7] There are approximately 3,000 companies working in film and entertainment in Miami-Dade County, employing an estimated 15,000 workers.[8][9]
Spanish-language productions
editMiami's large Hispanic population and close proximity to Latin America have made Miami a center for Latin television and film production. As a result, many Spanish-language programs are filmed in Miami's numerous television production studios, predominantly in Hialeah and Doral. These include game shows, news programs, reality shows, telenovelas, and variety shows.[10][11]
Films set in or shot in Miami
editEnglish-language films set in or shot in Miami
editSpanish-language films set in or shot in Miami
edit| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ¡Asu mare! 3 | 2018 | |
| A+ | 2004 | Filmed throughout Florida |
| Acorralada | 2007 | |
| Amor Comprado | 2007–2008 | |
| Angel Rebelde | 2004 | |
| Aquamarina | ||
| Bajo las riendas del amor | 2007 | |
| Caso Cerrado | 2001–present | |
| Cuidado con el Angel | 2008 | |
| Dame Chocolate | 2007 | |
| Guadalupe | 1994 | |
| Huevos de Oro | 1993 | |
| Idol Affair | 2024 | |
| Idolos de Juventud | 2008 | |
| Inocente de Ti | 2004–2005 | |
| Las Brujas de South Beach | 2009 | |
| Locos de amor 2 | 2018 | |
| El Magnate | ||
| Marielena | 1994 | |
| Newton's Cradle ("لعبة نيوتن") | 2021 | filmed in Miami, Florida |
| Olvidarte Jamas | 2005 | |
| Prisionera | 2004 | |
| El Rostro de Analía | 2008–2009 | |
| Simón (2023 film) | 2023 | |
| Soy Libre | ||
| Triunfo del Amor | 2010–2011 | |
| Valeria | 2009 | |
| Dos Veces Ana | 2009 | Directed by Sergio Giral |
Television series set in or shot in Miami
editEnglish-language television series set in or shot in Miami
edit| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8th & Ocean | 2006 | MTV reality television series, set in Miami |
| Alright Already | 1997–1998 | |
| American Scene Magazine | 1964–1970 | First two seasons filmed in New York City, 1962-64; taped in Miami Beach, 1964-1970; officially titled The Jackie Gleason Show |
| The Amazing Spiez! | 2009–2012 | French-Canadian children's animated television series |
| Animal Cops: Miami | 2004–2011 | Animal Planet reality television series, set in Miami |
| Austin & Ally | 2011–2016 | Disney Channel Original Series, set in Miami |
| Bad Girls Club: Miami | 2010, 2013 | Seasons 5 and 11 of Oxygen's The Bad Girls Club reality TV show |
| Ballers | 2015–2019 | HBO series set in Miami |
| Basketball Wives | 2010–2013 | VH1 reality TV series |
| Bloodline (TV series) | 2015–2017 | Set in Islamorada, Florida |
| Bounty Girls: Miami | 2007 | TruTV reality TV series set in Miami |
| The Boy In The Golden Kimono | Italian television series | |
| Brooke Knows Best | 2008 | VH1 reality TV series; a spinoff of Hogan Knows Best |
| Burn Notice | 2007–2013 | Set and filmed in Miami |
| Cane | 2007–2008 | |
| The Catalina | 2012 | The CW reality TV series |
| Charlie's Angels | 2011 | Reboot of the 1970s detective series of the same name; set in Miami, produced by ABC |
| The Crew | 1995–1996 | |
| CSI: Miami | 2002–2012 | Set in Miami |
| Danger Coast | 2010–present | CMT reality TV series set in Miami |
| Dave's World | 1993–1997 | |
| Dexter | 2006–2013 | Set and filmed partially in Miami |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1964 | Second episode with the Beatles was filmed in Miami Beach |
| Empty Nest | 1988–1995 | Sitcom based in Miami |
| Eve | 2003–2006 | Filmed in Miami Beach |
| Every Witch Way | 2014–2015 | Nickelodeon, set in Miami |
| The First 48 | 2003–2006 | A&E reality TV series set in Miami |
| Flipper | 1964–1967, 1995–2000 | Filmed in Coral Key |
| The Glades | 2010–2013 | Set in Miami |
| The Golden Girls | 1985–1992 | Sitcom based in Miami |
| The Golden Palace | 1992–1993 | |
| Good Morning, Miami | 2002–2004 | In Miami Beach; fictionally based on the workings of a Miami television station |
| Grapevine | 1992, 2000 | |
| Griselda | 2024 | Netflix miniseries about Griselda Blanco |
| Heckle and Jeckle | 1956 | Miami Maniacs |
| Hogan Knows Best | 2005–2007 | VH1 reality TV series set in Miami |
| I Love Lucy | 1951–1957 | Miami is the backdrop for three episodes; aired originally in 1956 |
| Invasion | 2005–2006 | Filmed in Homestead |
| Jane the Virgin | 2014–present | CW original series; began airing in 2014 |
| Jersey Shore (Season 2) | 2009–2012 | MTV reality TV series; Season 2 aired in 2010 |
| Josie and the Pussycats (TV series) | 1970 | Strangemoon over Miami |
| Karen Sisco | 2003–2004 | Spin off from Out of Sight film |
| Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami | 2009–2013 | E! reality TV series takeoff on The Kardashians |
| Law & Order | 2011 | USA Network |
| Love & Hip Hop: Miami | 2018-Present | VH1 |
| Lost | 2004–2010 | Various episodes |
| Magic City | 2012–2013 | A 1960s Mad Men-esque themed series set in Miami; produced by Starz and local producer Mitch Glazer[13] |
| Making the Band (Season 4) | MTV reality TV series | |
| Making Jake | Irish reality TV series | |
| Making Menudo | MTV reality TV series | |
| Maximum Bob | 1998 | |
| Miami 7 | 1999 | Starring S Club 7; future series were set in Los Angeles and Barcelona |
| Miami Animal Police | 2004–2010 | Animal Planet reality television series, set in Miami |
| Miami Ink | 2005–2008 | TLC reality television series, set in Miami |
| Miami Medical | 2010 | Set in Miami |
| Miami Social | 2009 | Bravo reality TV services set in Miami |
| Miami Vice | 1984–1990 | Based and filmed in the Miami area |
| Michael Shayne | 1960–1961 | Set in Miami, based on the "private eye" character created by Brett Halliday |
| Moon Over Miami | 1993 | |
| Nip/Tuck | 2003–2006 | Set in Miami |
| Nurses | 1991–1994 | |
| Newton's Cradle ("لعبة نيوتن") | 2021 | filmed in Miami, Florida |
| Ocean Ave. | 2002–2003 | |
| Odd Man Out | 1999–2000 | |
| One World | 1998–2001 | |
| Postcards from Buster | 2005 | PBS Kids Go TV series set in Miami |
| Privileged | 2008–2009 | Set in Miami |
| The Real Housewives of Miami | 2011–2013 | Bravo reality TV series set in Miami |
| The Real World: Key West | 2006 | MTV reality TV series set in Key West |
| The Real World: Miami | 1996 | MTV reality TV series set in Miami Beach |
| Room Raiders | 2004–2006 | MTV reality TV series set in Miami |
| Rosewood | 2015-2017 | Set in Miami |
| Silk Stalkings | 1991–1999 | In West Palm Beach |
| South Beach | 1993 | Also known as Miami Beach |
| South Beach | 2006 | |
| South Beach Classics | 2011 | |
| South Beach Tow | 2011–2014 | Reality show shot on location in South Beach |
| Startup | 2016 | Set in Miami |
| Surfside 6 | 1960–1962 | In Miami Beach |
| The Tom and Jerry Comedy Show | 1980 | Mouse over Miami |
| Top Chef (season 3) | 2007 | Bravo reality TV series |
| Wiseguy | 1987–1990 | |
| The X Effect | 2007–2009 | MTV reality TV series set in Miami |
| Rap Sh!t | 2022-2023 |
Spanish-language television series set in or shot in Miami
edit| Title | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Newton's Cradle ("لعبة نيوتن") | 2021 | filmed in Miami, Florida |
| Club 57 | 2019 | Nickelodeon filmed in Miami |
| Caso Cerrado ("Case Closed") | 2001–present | Reality television series on Telemundo |
| Cristina | 1989–2010 | Univision daytime talk show filmed in Miami |
| Despierta America | 1997–present | Univision |
| Las dos Caras de Ana | 2006–2007 | |
| Escándalo TV | 2002–present | Telefutura |
| El Gordo y la Flaca | 1998–present | Daytime talk show filmed in Miami |
| Grachi | 2011–2013 | Nickelodeon |
| La reina soy yo | 2019 | Univision, filmed in Miami |
| Pecados Ajenos | 2007–2008 | |
| Perro amor | 2010 | Telemundo, filmed in Miami |
| ¿Qué Pasa, USA? | 1977–1980 | PBS; filmed in Little Havana from 1977 to 1980 |
| ¿Quién Tiene la Razón? | 2003–present | Telefutura |
| Sábado Gigante | 1986–2015 | A Saturday night variety show filmed in Miami and seen throughout the United States, South America, and Europe |
| Soñar no Cuesta Nada | 2005–2006 | |
| Acorralada | 2007 | Venevisión, filmed in Miami |
| Valeria | 2008–2009 |
Awards shows hosted in Miami
editIn keeping with its modern music tradition, the city has hosted a number of music awards shows:
- Billboard Latin Music Awards (1994) (2023)
- Electronic Dance Music Awards (2024)
- Latin Grammys (2003) (2011)
- Lo Nuestro Awards (Since 1989)
- MTV Video Music Awards (2004 and 2005)
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Films Made in Miami". 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Miami's Silent Film Industry, 1910-1926". 28 September 2016.
- ^ https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=7365&context=etd [bare URL]
- ^ "Big budget films are recreating Tampa Bay elsewhere. It might get worse".
- ^ https://www.arcgis.com/home/item.html?id=32f067394ecd42d18e2042fcabec87fa [bare URL]
- ^ "Brad Pitt's filming here now, but what iconic movies have been filmed in Florida over the years?".
- ^ "The Official Miami Walk of Fame".
- ^ https://www.filmiami.org/ [bare URL]
- ^ Filmiami Permit Database (2009)
- ^ "Miami's Hispanic History and Heritage".
- ^ Filmiami Permit Database (2005)
- ^ "Dostana (2008)". www.imdb.com. Retrieved 2010-06-28.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (December 8, 2010). "Starz picks up 1960s Miami drama". Variety.