One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, Michael Berryman
A rebellious convict is sent to a psychiatric hospital for evaluation in 1963 Oregon, and encourages his docile companions to take more control of their lives and defy the tyrannical head nurse.
Why you'll love it
Set in Oregon, it's a compelling drama about the human spirit and the fight against institutionalization.
Stand by Me
Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman
A writer recounts a childhood journey with his friends to find the body of a missing boy.
Why you'll love it
A coming-of-age film set in Oregon that explores friendship and adventure.
The Goonies
Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen
A group of young misfits called The Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find a legendary pirate's long-lost treasure.
Why you'll love it
A group of kids embark on a wild adventure after finding a pirate treasure map, set in Astoria, Oregon.
Wild
Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Gaby Hoffmann
A chronicle of one woman's 1,100-mile solo hike undertaken as a way to recover from a recent personal tragedy.
Why you'll love it
Based on a true story, it follows a woman's solo hike across the Pacific Crest Trail starting in Oregon, as she seeks self-discovery.
Twilight
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Billy Burke
When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire.
Why you'll love it
Set in the rainy backdrop of Forks, Washington, but filmed in Oregon, this film kickstarted a worldwide phenomenon.