From the big screen to television, sun-drenched Greater Miami & Miami Beach is often a go-to destination for Hollywood. Our stunning scenery, interesting and diverse neighborhoods, Art Deco architecture and much more make Miami a camera-ready destination. Film buffs can now journey through Miami’s epic film and TV history thanks to The Miami-Dade County Movie & TV Map Tour. We’ve rounded up some of the most famous films and television shows that have been filmed in Miami.

2 Fast 2 Furious

The 2003 action movie “2 Fast 2 Furious,” starring Paul Walker and Tyrese Gibson, had scenes shot at Pearl Champagne Lounge in Coconut Grove, Downtown Art House and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park in Key Biscayne, among other spots.

Aerial view of Vizcaya by the water — Vizcaya Museum and Gardens has been in many movies

Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

If you still occasionally throw out the phrase “Alllllrighty then,” this comedic movie is ingrained in your brain. The 1994 laugh-fest about a goofy pet detective (Jim Carrey) hired to find the Miami Dolphins’ mascot, Snowflake - snatched just weeks before the Super Bowl - was set in Miami and also filmed in various spots around Miami. Locations include the real stadium where the Dolphins played, Coconut Grove, Miami Beach and Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. Fun fact: Beautiful Vizcaya has received many cameos in movies, including the recent “Iron Man 3” and “Bad Boys 2.”

Analyze This

In the hilarious comedy “Analyze This,” Billy Crystal stars as the therapist who helps mafia boss Robert De Niro work through his panic attacks with scenes shot at the St. Regis Bal Harbor Resort in Bal Harbour and the aquarium in Key Biscayne.

Any Given Sunday

If you love sports dramas, this 1999 flick directed by Oliver Stone about a fictional pro football team called the Miami Sharks is for you. The set-in-Miami movie – with an all-star cast including Al Pacino, Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz and Dennis Quaid – used the now-demolished Orange Bowl (the site of loanDepot Park in Little Havana) for the football team’s home-game scenes. “Any Given Sunday” also features Hard Rock Stadium, the current home of the Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes; the old Homestead Sports Complex baseball training site; the Estefan-owned Cardozo Hotel in South Beach and the movie-famous Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. What you may not recognize in the movie is Downtown Miami, which now gleams with skyscrapers and new buildings.

Bad Boys

This action comedy film series loved Miami so much, it returned three times. “Bad Boys” (1995), “Bad Boys II” (2003) and “Bad Boys for Life” (2020) all starred Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as narcotics detectives in the Miami Police Department. Antics ensue throughout the films as the partners race against the clock to fight crime and bring lawbreakers to justice, including a high-speed chase filmed at PortMiami. While rumors that a fourth “Bad Boys” film is in the works haven’t been confirmed, Miami is ready to be the backdrop should it come to fruition.

Art murals in Wynwood — Many movie scenes have been filmed in Wynwood

Ballers

Miami has also served as a locale for standout scenes in HBO’s “Ballers” with Dwayne Johnson, including episodes shot in artsy Wynwood, Little Haiti, South Beach and many other areas.

Burn Notice

Miami played a starring role in USA Network’s “Burn Notice,” a spy drama with actors Jeffrey Donovan and Gabrielle Anwar. Major scenes were shot in Coconut Grove, Miami Beach and even at the airport in Opa-Locka.

CSI Miami

Cameos? We’ll take them. While initial episodes and establishing scenes were filmed in Miami for “Dexter,” a long-running series about a serial killer, most of the episodes were filmed in California and elsewhere. Miami also snagged establishing shots in “CSI Miami,” which was based in Miami but shot in California.

Father of the Bride 2022

Various Miami locations are showcased in the 2022 remake of “Father of the Bride,” starring Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, who play the parents. Scenes were filmed all around Miami, including Ball & Chain, where the parents got married, Domino Park in Little Havana and The Biltmore Hotel Miami in Coral Gables.

Magic City

Another TV show of note: The short-lived “Magic City” was filmed on location around Miami and Miami Beach.

Marley and Me

Starstruck locals stayed busy trying to keep up with all the scenes that were shot around Miami for this 2008 hit. The bestselling book turned movie is about a couple, played by Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, who move to South Florida and adopt a lovable but naughty dog named Marley.

One of the most memorable scenes – which includes both the Miami Marlins baseball team and the audience – took place during “Bark at the Park” night. There, Wilson and Aniston hilariously chased the dog through the stands and on the field. Other crucial scenes took place at Crandon Park Beach on Key Biscayne (which is the most-filmed beach in South Florida), Monty’s Raw Bar in Coconut Grove and Bayside Marketplace in Downtown Miami.

Miami Vice

Sure, the 1980s were all about undercover cops Crockett and Tubbs in the flashy hit TV show “Miami Vice.” Many episodes were shot at various locations around South Beach, including neon-lit Ocean Drive, which showcases Miami’s Art Deco architecture, energetic nightlife, blue water and swaying palm trees. But even today, Miami continues to dominate the small screen with many popular TV series shot here or based in Miami but shot elsewhere.

Miami Vice (the movie version)

It had to be done, right? The popular TV show that put Miami on the map was turned into a movie in 2006. The makers of the film starring Jamie Foxx and Colin Farrell took over South Florida, filming at the now-closed Mansion nightclub on Washington Avenue that reigned for years as a nightlife haven in South Beach.

Pastel houses in Historic Virginia Key Beach Park — Visit Historic Virginia Key Beach Park

Moonlight

The 2016 autobiographical “Moonlight” snagged three Oscars and showed viewers a grittier but real side of Miami. With scenes filmed in the history-rich area of Liberty City, the captivating movie is about a Black gay man growing up in the macho Liberty Square public housing complex. It’s based on a play by Miami native Tarell Alvin McCraney. Other scenes in this beautifully made film were shot at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, South Beach, parts of Downtown Miami and Jimmy’s Eastside Diner, a staple on Biscayne Boulevard known for its all-day breakfast.

Scarface

You can’t talk about movies in Miami without thinking of this iconic ’80s gangster film showcasing Al Pacino as a Cuban American drug lord and his now-famous line, “Say hello to my little friend.” While the movie was set in Miami, it was mainly shot in California, with only a few of the scenes actually taking place in Miami. Since you can’t fake our famous Art Deco architecture, scenes took place on Ocean Drive and the luxury resort Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel.

People strolling down Lincoln Road — Lincoln Road appeared in The Birdcage

The Birdcage

Once again, sunny South Beach played a major role in this fan-favorite film starring the late Robin Williams and Nathan Lane, who portrayed a gay couple whose son is marrying the daughter of a conservative senator. Many of the 1996 movie’s famous scenes took place on always-bustling Ocean Drive, showcasing Miami’s classic Art Deco facades, and the Carlyle Hotel (now transformed into a residential condo building), which served as the drag club owned by Williams’ character. Miamians will also recognize open-air Lincoln Road, where Williams and Lane take a leisurely stroll, just like many of our locals and visitors do every day.

Aerial view of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel — The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel filmed scenes at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

The addictive “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Amazon Prime’s streaming show about a New York housewife navigating the world of stand-up comedy, filmed its third season in Miami with prime scenes at the always-glam and architectural gem the Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel. Scenes were additionally filmed at Faena Hotel Miami Beach in Miami Beach’s growing Mid Beach neighborhood and Crandon Park Beach on tranquil Key Biscayne along with other locations.

There’s Something About Mary

This hilarious 1998 movie starring Cameron Diaz as the love interest of Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon was mostly shot in locations around Miami and Rhode Island. Scenes include the lush residential city of Coral Gables, where Mary’s house was located; the waterside NOMA Beach at Redfish, nestled inside scenic (and romantic) Matheson Hammock Park; longtime South Beach fixtures Big Pink diner and the Cardozo Hotel; and Downtown Miami.

Warriors of Liberty City

Miami’s Liberty City got major play in the Starz TV docu-series “Warriors of Liberty City” about an inner-city youth football program.

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