Movies and TV Shows Filmed in Fort Myers, Florida

Book a Fort Myers Beach Vacation and Check Out These Famous Movie and TV Sites!

Swaying palm trees, historic surroundings and sugar sand beaches aren’t just a hallmark of an idyllic Fort Myers Beach vacation. They’re also the perfect backdrop for movie sets.

Florida has always been a hub for the film industry and Fort Myers is no exception. You’ll see everything from movies produced by major motion picture studios to local film houses. There is even an annual international film festival in Fort Myers Beach.

When you stay at one of our premier Fort Myers Beach condo vacation rentals or beach house rentals like Lovers Key Beach Club, Carlos Pointe or Estero Beach and Tennis Club, you may just be a short stroll or drive away from the filming site of many TV shows, documentaries, and movies.

From the 1985 zombie cult classic thriller, “Day of the Dead,” to the lighthearted comedy “Gone Fishin’,” Fort Myers has attracted production crews as well as A-List actors and actresses since the 1960s. You may have even seen episodes of the TV show, “Cops,” filmed here. Additional crime movies that utilized Fort Myers as a background include “Just Cause” and “Palmetto.”

Liza Minelli, Sean Connery, Woody Harrelson, Rosanna Arquette and Patrick Dempsey have all graced our shoreline, filming in well-known locations like downtown Fort Myers and Estero Island. Movie buffs of all ages will love wandering the same locales as some of their favorite artists.

The Southern charm, lush landscapes and coastal breezes of Fort Myers and Fort Myers Beach that beachgoers love will always be a desirable backdrop for movie sets. Who knows, you may just end up seeing your favorite beach spot portrayed on the big screen!

Check out some of the movies and TV shows filmed in and around Fort Myers:

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1977)

Coupe de Ville (1990)

Day of the Dead (1985)

Palmetto (1988)

Gone Fishin’ (1997)

Just Cause (1995)

Cops (1989 – 2021)

Good Eats, Crustacean Nation (2000)

Terror Inside (2008)

Calendar Girls (2022)

Apples, Oranges, Lemons & Limes (2022)

Fort Myers Film Festival

Over a decade strong, the Fort Myers Film Festival welcomes cinematic artists and original storytellers from all over the world each spring, showcasing independent films.

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