The best movies set in New York City are among the best movies ever made. New York City has inspired America's most brilliant filmmakers -- including Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen, and Spike Lee. The following films belong on every New Yorker's must-see list. They also make great gifts for any NYC film buff.
Annie Hall (1977)
Annie Hall is the classic New York City film -- brilliantly written and directed by Woody Allen in his prime and co-starring the beautiful and charming Diane Keaton.
Do The Right Thing (1989)
In Spike Lee's brilliant film, the hottest day of the year in Bed-Stuy explodes into events that will change the residents' lives forever.
Manhattan (1979)
Woody Allen is torn between a beautiful teenager (Mariel Hemingway) and his best friend's girlfriend (Diane Keaton) in 1979 Manhattan.
After Hours (1985)
In this cult favorite, a meek office words travels downtown in pursuit of a beautiful artist and finds himself trapped in a New York nightmare.
Taxi Driver (1976)
Robert DeNiro's Travis Bickle is an iconic New York character and Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver is one of the greatest New York movies of all time.
Wall Street (1987)
Michael Douglas' Gordon Gekko trains the young Charlie Sheen in the ways of Wall Street. Lesson number one: Greed is good.
Goodfellas (1990)
Goodfellas is one of the great mafia movies, filmed primarily in New York City for extra gritty realism.
Superman (1977) Collection
Christopher Reeve is the superhero who saves Metropolis/New York City from the evil Lex Luthor.
The Muppets Take Manhattan (1984)
Kermit the frog and friends pursue dreams of Broadway stardom in New York City.
Serpico (1973)
Al Pacino is New York detective Frank Serpico, who puts his life on the line after exposing police corruption.
