Over 120 movies have had a scene or two filmed in Michigan through the years. The film incentives package passed in 2008 by Michigan's legislature, however, will drastically increase film business for the state in coming years. Many of the films shot in Michigan are unfamiliar, but most of the well-known movies filmed in Michigan or filming in Michigan are included on the list:
Upside of Anger (2003)
Drama starring Kevin CostnerThe Island (2004)
Thriller by Michael BayLife Goes On (2005)
Four Brothers (2005)
Drama starring Mark WahlbergDreamgirls (2006)
Musical set in Motown and starring Eddie MurphyTransformers (2006)
Thriller by Michael Bay with location in Detroit's abandoned train station,
Michigan Central DepotJumper (2007)
Thriller with scenes in Ann ArborSemi Pro (2007)
Comedy with Will Ferrell set in FlintWhip It (In Production)
Drew Barrymore directed movie starring Drew Barrymore, Ellen Page, Juliette Lewis and Jimmy FallonDemoted (In Production)
Comedy with Sean Astin and David Cross