Until a few decades ago, Hollywood studios and surrounding areas were the filming locations for many classic movies. If the movies aren’t filmed on the West Coast, studios tend to go to New York City to take advantage of some of America’s enduring images, such as Central Park and the Statue of Liberty.

Still, each state has unique characteristics that make it attractive to filmmakers. The best movie filmed in Kentucky is “Goldfinger” (1964).

“Goldfinger” is one of the best Bond movies. In it, Bond has to stop Goldfinger, who plans to contaminate the gold at Fort Knox to boost the value of his own gold supply. It is in “Goldfinger” that Bond first uses his catchphrase: “A martini. Shaken, not stirred.” Most of the filming took place in locations in Switzerland and England. In the U.S., the movie was shot mainly in Kentucky.

The second best movie filmed in Kentucky is “Stripes” (1981).

The film industry’s need for genuine locations also means more states can benefit financially. A movie shoot can create jobs and create other economic advantages for the state. For this reason, states welcome and promote film shoots, setting up film commissions or offices with robust websites touting the advantages of filming in their state.

24/7 Wall St. has tapped critic and audience ratings from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb to find the best movie filmed in every state. These are the best movies filmed in every state and D.C.