72 Beloved Films With Surprising Location Sets Across the U.S.

In Driving Miss Daisy (1989), the silver screen came alive with Jessica Tandy portraying an affluent yet aging Jewish educator in Atlanta alongside her caregiver. Her son, a role embraced by Dan Aykroyd, secures a Black driver, brought to life by Morgan Freeman, to ensure her safe travels following a near mishap with her car.

Remarkably filmed in Atlanta’s Druid Hills, the film stands out as one of the rare productions entirely shot on location. Its modest budget precludes the luxury of fabricated soundstage environments.