20 Movies Filmed in Kenosha
Because of Kenosha’s location, it is a great place to film movies and TV shows. In this post, I am going to highlight 20 movies that were filmed in Kenosha over the last 25 years. In addition, I will list a restaurant that appeared on a nationally televised show.
Continue reading to see a list of the movies, the year released, stars in the movies, and a brief description of the movie. Finally, I will conclude with 2 TV shows and an honorable mention (that you will know).
1. Breaking Silence (Post Production)
Stars: Beng Hang, Suzanna Lee, Keng Xiong
Description: In this thriller, silence must be broken to save a life, and a family’s wealth.
2. Room to Believe (2018)
Stars:Kemp Connelly, Francisco Espinoza
Description: Set in 1999, this comedy follows a group of teenagers as they navigate summer fun, love, and temptation while attempting to shoot their first movie.
3. The Rocket (2018)
Stars: Brady Tutton, Richard Blake, Terry King
Description: Greatness is lost, then found by a local high school football star. The father, and community, expect greatness, can the son recapture it?
4. Making the Bed (2017)
Stars: Paul Fagen, Hal Kilgore, Susan Wingerter
Description: In this short, a man must regain a life spiraling out of control after a cancer diagnoses.
5. Darkness Has Covered My Light (2016)
Stars: Aariela Steele, Mark Karr, George Ginakakis
Description: Little information is provided about this drama, you must see it to find out what happens.
6. Gotta Travel On: Remembering When the Music Died (2015)
Stars: Tommy Allsup, Frank Avianca, Carl Bunch
Description: Set in 1958, this documentary follows the General Arts Corporation and their tour across the upper Midwest
7. Victims of Fun (2014)
Stars: Mark Karr, Stefanie Banis, Arron Starnes
Description: This movie begins at the end, then tells you how the end became the beginning.
8. God Forgive Us (2014)
Stars: Lindsay Rathert, James Doherty
Description: This movie follows 4 strangers as they fight drug addiction, suicide, terminal illness, and death.
9. Communicators (2012)
Stars: Shannon Brown, Mouzam Makkar
Description: In this short, the main character speaks with “God,” although his perception is altered based on past events.
10. Misfit Heights (2012)
Stars: Juliette Angeli, Jory Banks, James Burzelic
Description: In this puppet horror, apartment dwellers struggle to survive at the hands of a mad scientist and his plans to conquer the world.
11. Volta (2011)
Stars: Brandon Scales, Harrison Ornealas, Anthony Occhipinti
Description: What happens when a man seeks revenge on a retired mafia hitman?
12. Shy of Normal: Tales of New Life Experiences (2011)
Stars: Brinke Stevens, Felissa Rose, Darcey Vanderhoef
Description: This comedy is about an actor who loses her inspiration but finds it by watching random people public.
13. Jezebeth (2011)
Stars: Bree Michaels, Katie Auerbach, Colleena Corigan
Description: devil worshiping, war with God, a diary that details the summoning of a demon, need I say more?
14. O.W. Kenosha (2009)
Stars: Anne Isermann Andrea, Mike Bjorn
Description: This short follows a girl as she visits the birthplace of Orson Welles. This short includes personal and private stores of the producer, actor, writer, and director
15. Time-Men (2009)
Stars: Ramon Flores, Steve Neahous, Elizabeth Moore
Description: Two men attempt to become super heroes through time travel and knowledge of the future.
16. New Day (2009)
Stars: Aaron Farb, Walt Sloan, Erin Hammond
Description: This thriller is about lost love on 9/11, found love years later, and questions if the love was lost as it says it was.
17. Welcome to Reality (2008)
Stars: Reed Apostol, Dennis Flack, Philip Gavigan
Description: Gamers bring the game to real life with the help of a professor and his knowledge of history.
18. Bootleg Wisconsin (2008)
Stars: Lepolion Henderson, Angela Harris, Alissa Bailey
Description: A schoolteacher finds love at the outlets! The teacher finds love with an employee that works at the outlet mall on the Wisconsin/ Illinois border.
19. October Moon 2: November Son (2008)
Stars: Judith O’Dea Brinke Stevens, Sacha Sacket
Description: Survivors seek revenge for murdered loved ones in this comedic horror film.
20. The Smokers (2000)
Stars: Dominique Swain, Busy Philipps, Keri Lynn Pratt
Description: A battle of the sexes takes a thrilling turn when teenage girls attempt to get even.
Television Shows
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives
Episode: Breakfast (2007)
Description: Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is a TV show on the Food Network that features Guy Fieri. Fieri travels all over the US eating at the best diners, drive-ins and dive bars. In the 2007 episode, he goes to Frank’s Diner to taste the best breakfast food in Kenosha.
Honorable Mention
Groundhog Day (1993)
Stars: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott
Description: The main character (murray) finds himself living the same day over and over.
This movie earns honorable mention because it was not filmed in Kenosha. This movie was filmed about 20 miles South in Waukegan, IL. The road used for this film was supposed to be apart of a highway system that began in Milwaukee and ended somewhere near Chicago. The Waukegan section was the only section ever built.
Conclusion
The City of Kenosha is mentioned in many movies, however, not many big name movies have actually filmed here. In addition, Kenosha is referenced by TV shows like “That ’70s Show,” and “The FBI Files,” but major motion pictures missed this location.
My research led me to realize that horror movies are the most common genre filmed in Kenosha. Don’t be surprised if you see zombies walking down the streets of Kenosha!
Additional Questions
What Movies Have Been Filmed in Milwaukee?
Popular movies filmed in Milwaukee include:
- “The Amityville Horror”
- “Back to School”
- “The Blues Brothers”
- “Bridesmaids”
- “Chain Reaction”
- “Public Enemies”
- “Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon”
- “Tommy Boy”
- “Mr. 3000”
Who are the Most Famous Actors/ Actresses From Kenosha?
Below is a short list of famous actors and actresses from Kenosha
- Mark Ruffalo (The Avengers: Infinity War)
- Orson Welles (Citizen Kane)
- Daniel J. Travanti (Hill Street Blues)
- Charles Siebert (Trapper John, MD)
- Al Molinaro (Happy Days)
- Don Ameche (Cocoon)
- Thom Bierdz (The Young and the Restless)
- Scott Glenn (The Silence of the Lambs)
Who is the Most Famous Person From Wisconsin?
This question is a little difficult because it depends on your age and interests. If you are interested in sports, you may mention a professional football or basketball player. If you are interested in movies, you may say, Mark Ruffalo, Gene Wilder, Chirs Farley, or Tony Shalhoub.