10 Movies Shot in Phuket
Visit Iconic Phuket Places You've Seen in Your Favourite Films
<p>Plenty of movies have been shot in Phuket and its nearby areas. This is both because of the region’s beauty and because Thailand is always eager to attract Hollywood and the international film industry as a way to promote tourism.</p><p>The Thai film industry itself has produced some excellent movies in the past few years, but only really gained international recognition when <em>Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives</em> won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Thailand boasts a number of professional technicians who can be hired for the production of international movies, plus a wide choice of incredibly gorgeous locations. Here are some popular movies made in and around Phuket since the ‘70s, let’s check them out.</p>
1. The Beach (2000)
A sun-drenched adventure with a dark twist
Ideal para: Aventura, Casais, Foto
Directed by Danny Boyle, The Beach (2000) is based on the eponymous Alex Garland novel. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this movie made a small cove of Maya Bay on the western side of Koh Phi Phi Leh world famous. Funnily enough, the island mentioned in the novel is located in the Gulf of Thailand near Koh Samui, whereas the island featured in the movie is in the Andaman Sea, on the other side of the isthmus.
The hotel at which Leonardo DiCaprio stays in the early part of the movie is the Memory at On On Hotel in Phuket Old Town. Visit it while sightseeing, or book a room for a superfan experience.
Localização: Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
The Beach (2000)
2. The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
A classic British spy thriller set in a white-sand paradise
Ideal para: Casais, História, Foto
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974) was the ninth James Bond movie. Featuring Roger Moore as the iconic British spy and Christopher Lee as the villain, Francisco Scaramanga, the film was predominantly shot in Asia: Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand.
One of Scaramanga’s secret bases is hidden in Koh Ping Khan in the beautiful and magnificent Phang Nga Bay. The islet has since been renamed James Bond Island and is a popular landmark, visited by hundreds of tourists every day. Join a boat tour to take you there. Leia mais
Localização: Phang Nga Bay
The Man with the Golden Gun (1974)
3. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
A romantic comedy sequel with some iconic locations
Ideal para: Aventura, Casais, Luxo
Directed by Beeban Kidron, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) is a sequel to the wildly successful Bridget Jones’s Diary. Itreunites beloved cast members Renée Zellweger as Bridget Jones, Colin Firth as Mark Darcy, and Hugh Grant as Daniel Cleaver. This time, Bridget’s romantic entanglements take her to sunny Thailand, but what she hoped would be a peaceful getaway soon escalated with a dramatic twist.
The movie’s plot takes the group to Bangkok, including scenes shot along the infamous Soi Cowboy, and on to Phuket Island with Phuket International Airport and Nai Yang Beach making an appearance. Phang Nga Bay provides the backdrop for romantic cruise scenes just off Panyee Island, so head there to recreate the moment.
Localização: Phuket International Airport and Phang Nga Bay
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
4. Heaven & Earth (1993)
Thai backdrop used in seminal Vietnam War film
Ideal para: Econômico, História, Foto
Heaven & Earth (1993) is a superb film by Oliver Stone about the Vietnam War and its consequences. Based on a true story written by Le Ly Hayslip, who was played by Hiep Thi Le in the movie, the plot relates the life of a young Vietnamese woman and her march through the horrors of history, from Vietnam to America and back.
The Sino-Portuguese house featured in the movie is Baan Chinpracha which is open to visitors and located in Phuket Old Town. To relive the scenes of Vietnamese rural life, head out to the beautiful province of Krabi, only a two-hour drive from Phuket. Leia mais
Localização: Phuket Town and Krabi
Heaven & Earth (1993)
5. Cutthroat Island (1995)
A superb location for a pirate-themed movie
Ideal para: Aventura, Casais, Foto
Cutthroat Island (1995) is a romantic-comedy action movie starring Geena Davis. The film was a big flop at the time of release, credited with halting the production of any pirate-themed Hollywood movies until the Pirates of the Caribbean series. Its plot follows the quest of pirate captain Morgan Adams, played by Davis, and a thief named William Shaw, played by Matthew Modine, as they search for the missing pieces of a treasure map in 1668 Jamaica.
The superb setting of Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh was used for a good deal of the exterior views, which is probably the highlight of the movie and makes it worth watching, so keep an eye out for these spectacular island landscapes.
Localização: Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
Cutthroat Island (1995)
6. Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
James Bond defeats villains in Thai resort stand-ins
Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Foto
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) was the 18th James Bond movie of the series, and the second using Thai locations to represent other Asian countries. The Ho Chi Minh City scenes were shot in Bangkok, and Koh Ping Khan in Phang Nga Bay was used for the second time in a James Bond movie for a scene.
One Phuket-based junk boat was also used in the movie: June Bahtra. This junk boat is still available for day and sunset cruises in Phang Nga Bay, so hop on a cruise to round off a day of sightseeing. Leia mais
Localização: Phang Nga Bay
Tomorrow Never Dies (1997)
7. Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
A globe-trotting adventure stops off in Thailand
Ideal para: Econômico, Famílias, Foto
Directed by Frank Coraci, Around the World in 80 Days (2004) is the American blockbuster version of Jules Verne’s novel published in 1873. One of Verne’s most acclaimed works, the film follows Phileas Fogg, played by Steve Coogan, and his valet Passepartout, played by Jackie Chan, as they race around the world in under 80 days to win a £20,000 bet.
The scenes depicting a Chinese rural village were shot in Krabi Province in southern Thailand. Despite the story not actually taking place in Thailand, several other 80 Days adaptations have also shot scenes in the country, so watch the movie to spot some of the region’s striking landscapes.
Localização: Krabi
Around the World in 80 Days (2004)
8. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
Thailand takes its place in the Star Wars galaxy
Ideal para: Aventura, Famílias, Foto
Directed by George Lucas, Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005) has a few scenes filmed in southern Thailand. The unspoiled landscapes and dramatic rock formations have an otherworldly quality that’s a great fit for sci-fi.
The tall, limestone cliffs and lush vegetation of Krabi Province were used to represent Kaashyyk, the home planet of the Wookiees, during the battle in which Yoda escapes from the Republican Commandos’ treason. Other scenes took advantage of picturesque James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay. Of course, the use of computer-enhanced images makes the landscapes look a little different on screen, so watch for the real-life locations behind the movie magic.
Localização: Krabi and Phang Nga Bay
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith (2005)
9. Stealth (2005)
An AI warplane goes rogue in this action flick
Ideal para: Aventura, Casais, Foto
Directed by Rob Cohen, Stealth (2005) is an action movie in which three US Navy pilots are selected to test a brand-new jet equipped with an artificial intelligence prototype. The EDI needs to learn combat maneuvers from the most talented pilots, but things don’t go as planned when the EDI starts to think for itself.
The pilots’ rest and recuperation scenes were shot in Maya Bay in Koh Phi Phi Leh. For a striking contrast to the threat at the center of the movie, enjoy the scenes where gorgeous turquoise waters are enclosed by steep green hills.
Localização: Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh
Stealth (2005)
10. The Impossible (2012)
A true life disaster tale shot on location
Ideal para: Famílias, História, Viagens alternativas
The Impossible (2012)is based on the true story of a British family that was staying in a Khao Lak beachfront resort for Christmas 2004, when the tsunami occurred. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona, The Impossible has been praised by critics and described as “beautifully accurate” by Simon Jenkins, a British survivor of the disaster.
The tsunami sequence took a year of work, combining on-location shots, the use of a giant water tank in Spain, and a sprawling miniature of the beach resort. It’s hard to believe now, as you tour these incredible landscapes, that a disaster on this scale ever occurred, so reflect on the region’s remarkable recovery as you take in the scenery.
Localização: Khao Lak
The Impossible (2012)
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