Movies Set in Colorado That Might Just Surprise You [GALLERY]

Why does it seem like there's never anything to watch even though we have endless options?

I was scrolling through almost every single one of my streaming services the other day, trying something to watch while I ate my dinner. For some reason, nothing was sticking out to me.

There wasn't a show I wanted to re-watch, so I felt like I was just mindlessly clicking through options.

A Surprise Connection to Colorado in “We’re The Millers”

It wasn't until I opened up Amazon Prime that I saw a movie that I had been meaning to watch for YEARS: We're The Millers.

The movie stars Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, Kathryn Hahn, and Nick Offerman. I love all of these actors, so I decided to give this comedy a try.

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Just a quick heads up! This movie is rated R for a reason, folks!

In the first few minutes of the movie, we find out that the movie is set in Denver!

Movies That Take Place in Colorado

This got me thinking...

What other movies take place right here in Colorado?

We all know about The Shining and how Stephen King was inspired to write the book-turned-movie after a stay at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park.

However, that isn't the only movie with a connection to the Centennial State.

READ MORE: Who Bought CO's Stanley Hotel in $400M Deal?

Colorado Is the Backdrop for More Films Than You’d Think

I did some research and learned that Colorado plays host to a plethora of movies.

Here is a list of movies that are SET in Colorado, not necessarily filmed here.

Are there any that we missed? Make sure to message us on our station app and let us know what other movies should be on this list!

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