14 Movies Set in Hawaii That Will Make You Say Mahalo

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates isn't just an apropos Summer comedy because the season lends itself to light fun — it's also perfect because it's set in Hawaii. It may make you jealous and leave you longing to plan a trip ASAP, but it's only the latest in a long line of films set in the US islands. Movies have been providing a cinematic escape to Hawaii for years, and they can make you feel like you're on vacation just by watching them. Let's get lost looking at the movies that have taken place on the gorgeous Hawaiian islands.

01
Blue Crush
Universal Pictures

Blue Crush

This 2002 surfer girl classic takes place in Oahu, with Anne Marie's focus being on surfing "pipe," the North Shore's famed pipeline break.

02
Just Go With It
Columbia Pictures

Just Go With It

Romantic comedies are set in Hawaii for good reason: how could you not fall in love there? In this one, Jennifer Aniston and Adam Sandler realize they have feelings for each other.

03
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Universal Pictures

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

It's not that crazy that Jason Segel's character runs into his ex (played by Kristen Bell) — they're both vacationing in Hawaii. Everyone loves Hawaii, especially surf instructor Chuck (Paul Rudd).

04
Lilo & Stitch
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Lilo & Stitch

Disney's adorable duo lives on a Hawaiian island, which still looks amazing animated.

05
The Descendants
Searchlight Pictures

The Descendants

The gorgeous island of Kauai is the backdrop (and its land is a source of conflict) for this 2011 drama starring George Clooney and Shailene Woodley.

06
Rip Girls
Disney

Rip Girls

Camilla Belle's character, Sydney, learns to surf and hula in this memorable Disney Channel original movie.

07
A Very Brady Sequel
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A Very Brady Sequel

The spoof took its hijinks on vacation for this movie sequel.

08
From Here to Eternity
Columbia Pictures

From Here to Eternity

You know this iconic film frame; did you also know it was shot in Halona Cove, in Oahu?

09
Soul Surfer
FilmDistrict

Soul Surfer

In the true story of surfer Bethany Hamilton (played by AnnaSophia Robb), the teen is bitten by a shark while surfing in Kauai.

10
Blue Hawaii
Paramount Pictures

Blue Hawaii

Elvis Presley plays a surfer boy in this 1961 classic, which was shot on Kauai and Oahu.

11
50 First Dates
Columbia Pictures

50 First Dates

Drew Barrymore's character may have a debilitating head injury that causes her to forget what's happening in her life every single day, but at least she gets to live in Hawaii.

12
Pearl Harbor
Disney

Pearl Harbor

The infamous WWII attack is depicted in Michael Bay's 2001 action-drama, but not before we get to see the characters relishing the beauty of the island.

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Aloha
Columbia Pictures

Aloha

Cameron Crowe has called his movie "a love letter to Hawaii," and you'll find out why when you see its beautiful setting of Oahu.

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Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
20th Century Studios

Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates

The titular Mike (Adam DeVine) and Dave (Zac Efron) need wedding dates for their sister's destination wedding in Hawaii.