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Filmed Here: Movies and TV Shows Shot in Newfoundland and Labrador

By Newfoundland & Labrador

It's funny to think 29,000 kilometres of coastline can fit onto a single flat screen TV. Fortunately for us, the immense beauty of this place has been captured on film, making appearances in a variety of different movies and TV shows – it's like being transported to Newfoundland and Labrador from the comfort of your living room. With rare glimpses of sweeping vistas, grassy hillsides, and seamlessly endless coastlines, you can start imagining yourself here before you ever leave your couch. Start going off the beaten path with some of these titles:

Films

1. Peter Pan & Wendy

Filmed in part on the Bonavista Peninsula in the summer of 2021, this classic story follows a girl and her brothers who find themselves on a thrilling adventure with a boy who refuses to grow up. Scenes from the film showcase fields of wind-whipped grass and rugged shorelines that our fair province is known and loved for.

A woman stands on a grassy cliff by the sea, holding a small dog. She gazes upward toward a rainbow in the sky. The ocean and rocky cliffs stretch into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Peter Pan & Wendy

2. The Grand Seduction

See the rugged beauty of Trinity Bay laid bare on film in The Grand Seduction.

Two people on a boat are playfully high-fiving. One wears a blue sweater, the other a beige jacket. A football rests inside the boat. The water around them is calm.

The Grand Seduction

3. Rare Birds

Rare Birds showcases the breathtaking scenery from Cape Spear, the most easterly point in North America.

Two people outdoors: one is standing and helping the other, who is sitting on a grassy hill. The landscape includes rolling hills, sparse vegetation, and a distant view of water, under a clear blue sky.

Rare Birds

4. Love & Savagery

Get a glimpse of St. John’s circa 1968 in Love & Savagery. This film was shot on location in St. John’s as well as in County Clare, Ireland.

A nun and a man in a leather jacket stand close, gazing at each other by a coastal cliff. The sky is cloudy, with the ocean and rocky cliffs in the background.

Love & Savagery

5. The Shipping News

A variety of coastal backdrops in the province shape The Shipping News with its stark and beautiful landscapes. Some locations include Corner Brook, New Bonaventure, and Trinity.

Three people stand together by the sea, smiling. An elderly woman in a gray sweater is in the middle, looking at two men in coats and sweaters on either side. The background features a rocky shoreline and calm water.

The Shipping News

6. Hold Fast

Explore the film Hold Fast and see Newfoundland and Labrador’s expansive wilderness in this journey of self-discovery.

Two people walk uphill on a gravel path, carrying backpacks and equipment. Lush greenery and utility poles line the path, with distant hills and a cloudy sky in the background.

Hold Fast

7. Aquaman

There have been many productions either partially or fully shot in the province. Aquaman is a great example of a motion picture that filmed several scenes / landscapes and exteriors here, including in Petty Harbour. Aquaman makes our list more as an honorable mention.

A muscular man with long hair and a tattooed arm grips a trident while kneeling on a rock, surrounded by various sharks and an underwater city in the background. The scene is bathed in blue light, creating an ethereal, aquatic atmosphere.

Aquaman

8. The King Tide

Mainly filmed in Keels and directed by Newfoundland and Labrador's Christian Sparkes, The King Tide showcases our coastal communities in an eerie way that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.

A young girl looks at her hand covered with small insects. She is outside, surrounded by blurry greenery and hills in the background, wearing a patterned cardigan. Her expression conveys curiosity and surprise.

The King Tide

9. Maudie

Maudie, a biographical drama about folk artist Maud Lewis, was filmed in the Goulds, an area known for its rich farmland located just outside of St. John's.

A man in a suit and a woman in a coat with a floral pin walk arm-in-arm outside a light blue house with white trim. Two people stand in the background near the house. The scene is outdoors on a grassy area.

Maudie

10. Outlander

Filmed in the Bay of Islands, Outlander mixes futuristic science-fiction with the historic Viking age. Our rugged coastline was the perfect backdrop for this action film.

Two figures in medieval attire stand on a hillside overlooking a fjord at dusk. One holds a torch. A Viking ship in the water burns, its sail ablaze, while smoke rises into the sky. The setting sun casts a serene glow over the scene.

Outlander

TV Shows

1. Republic of Doyle

Republic of Doyle puts colourful St. John’s on full display in this P.I. comedy drama series.

A group of six people stands in front of a colorful row of houses and a blue vintage car. They vary in age and attire, with a mix of leather jackets and casual outfits. The setting is a quaint street, suggesting a small town atmosphere.

Republic of Doyle

2. Random Passage

Take a step back in time to see the struggle and opportunity of early settlers to Newfoundland and Labrador in Random Passage.

A scenic view of two rustic wooden cabins with grassy roofs by the coast. The foreground features lush green grass, while the background shows a calm blue sea under a clear sky. Rocky outcrops extend into the water.

Random Passage

3. Frontier

Frontier is a historical TV drama is set in the 18th-century fur trade of the Canadian north. Filmed partly in Newfoundland and Labrador, the series showcases both the history and unspoiled wilderness of the province.

A scenic view of a rushing waterfall cascading over rocks, surrounded by dense green forest and hills. The sunlight casts a warm glow on the trees, highlighting the natural landscape and flowing water.

Frontier

4. Hudson and Rex

Hudson and Rex is filmed in and around St. John's. Watching this K9 cop show is a great way to see pieces of the city.

Hudson & Rex

5. Rock Solid Builds

Rock Solid Builds is a reality show filmed in and around picturesque and historic Brigus.

Six people stand outdoors near a rocky shoreline with water in the background. They are dressed in casual work attire. A house is visible in the distance. The text "Rock Solid Builds" is prominent in the foreground.

Rock Solid Builds

6. Caught

Caught is a series which was filmed and partially set in Newfoundland and Labrador, starring Allan Hawco.

A group of stylish individuals in action-themed attire, featuring a man in a leather jacket holding a gun, surrounded by a man with a white shirt, a woman in a black outfit, a woman in a bikini, and a man holding a scroll. Palm trees in the background.

Caught

7. Astrid & Lilly Save the World

In Astrid & Lilly Save the World, two best friends accidentally crack open a portal to a monster dimension. The majority of the series was shot on location in St. John's.

A group of six young adults in casual attire stand and sit in front of red and black lockers, posing for a photo. Some are standing while others are sitting on the floor, and they all have serious expressions.

Astrid & Lilly Save The World

8. Son of a Critch

This coming-of-age story is based on the childhood and adolescence of comedian Mark Critch. Son of a Critch is filmed entirely here in Newfoundland and Labrador.