Oahu, Hawaii has been the backdrop for numerous films over the years. Here are some of the most famous films that were filmed on the island:
Jurassic Park (1993) - This Steven Spielberg-directed blockbuster was filmed in various locations on Oahu, including the Kualoa Ranch and the Manawaiopuna Falls.
50 First Dates (2004) - This romantic comedy starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore was primarily filmed on Oahu, including locations like the Kualoa Ranch and the Wahiawa Botanical Garden.
Pearl Harbor (2001) - This epic war film starring Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale was partially filmed on Oahu, including locations like the USS Arizona Memorial and Ford Island.
Godzilla (2014) - This monster film starring Bryan Cranston and Aaron Taylor-Johnson was filmed in various locations on Oahu, including downtown Honolulu and the Honolulu Zoo.
From Here to Eternity (1953) - This classic film starring Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr was filmed on Oahu, including iconic scenes filmed on the beaches of Waikiki.
Blue Hawaii (1961) - This Elvis Presley musical was primarily filmed on Oahu, including locations like the Hilton Hawaiian Village and Diamond Head.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) - This romantic comedy starring Jason Segel and Kristen Bell was filmed in various locations on Oahu, including the Turtle Bay Resort and the Royal Hawaiian Hotel.
Hawaii (1966) - This film adaptation of the James Michener novel of the same name was filmed on Oahu, including locations like the Byodo-In Temple and the Pali Lookout.
Soul Surfer (2011) - This inspiring true story about surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack, was filmed on Oahu, including locations like the North Shore and Makaha Beach.
The Descendants (2011) - This Oscar-winning film starring George Clooney was filmed in various locations on Oahu, including the Kahala and Hanalei Bay.