Film History

Tacoma + Pierce County is a versatile place making it a great location to shoot a movie. With our waterfront, grand volcano, architecture and more Tacoma + Pierce County has attracted movie makers and several movies have been filmed in the area.

Relive this classic scene from 10 Things I Hate About You filmed at Stadium High School in Tacoma's Stadium District

See the home used to film Stephen King's Rose Red

You may also recognize some of our grand scenery if you’ve seen:

• 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
• Battleground (1949)
• Black Circle Boys (1997)
• Born to be Wild (1995)
• Chips, the War Dog (1990)
• Come See the Paradise (1990)
• The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer (2003)
• Enough (2002)
• Get Carter (2000)
• The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)
• I Love You to Death (1990)
• Prefontaine (1997)
• Preston Tylk (2000)
• Stephen King's Rose Red (2002)
• Three Fugitives (1989)
• To Hell And Back (1955)
• Say Anything (1989)
• Waiting for the Light (1990)
• War Games (1983)