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Films, TV Shows, and Music Videos Shot in the Keys
The Florida Keys’ stunning scenery has long drawn filmmakers, television crews, and global brands. From Hollywood classics to modern streaming hits, the Keys’ tropical beauty and unique character shine on screen, inspiring audiences and fueling tourism.
Iconic Films
Key Largo
Immortalized in John Huston’s Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall classic,  Key Largo left a lasting mark on the northernmost Florida Key. While much of the filming took place in California, exterior scenes were captured at the Caribbean Club, which continues to welcome visitors with memorabilia from the film. The movie’s popularity was so great that in 1952, Rock Harbor (the original name of the area) was officially renamed Key Largo.
Adding to Key Largo’s cinematic appeal, visitors can take boat rides on the actual  African Queen steamboat from Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn’s 1951 adventure classic. After being lovingly restored in 2012, the authentic 100-year-old vessel offers intimate canal cruises for up to six passengers, departing daily from Marina Del Mar at the Holiday Inn complex.
The African Queen, the original vessel from director John Huston's classic 1951 film by the same name, sails on a Key Largo, Fla., canal. It is steered by Steve Bogart (third from left), son of actor Humphrey Bogart. Built in 1912, the 30-foot boat that carried Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn has been refurbished to provide Florida Keys visitors an opportunity to ride the cinema icon.
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James Cameron’s action blockbuster starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis filmed spectacular sequences in the Keys. The Seven Mile Bridge became the setting for dramatic helicopter rescues, created through a mix of real stunts and miniature effects. The Blue Water Lagoon estate on Sugarloaf Key was transformed into the terrorist compound for the film’s climax.
Other major productions filmed in whole or in part in the Keys include 2 Fast 2 Furious,  Red Dragon,  License to Kill,  Meet the Fockers,  Miami Vice,  Office Space, and many more.
Television Drama
Bloodline (Netflix)
Netflix’s acclaimed series Bloodline filmed all three seasons in the Upper Keys. The Rayburn family’s home was set at the Moorings Village & Spa in Islamorada, while other locations included the Caribbean Club in Key Largo, Anne’s Beach, Pierre’s Restaurant, Coral Bay Marina, and the Hurricane Monument. These authentic backdrops gave the show its distinctive sense of place, making the Keys a character in their own right.
Bad Monkey (Apple TV+)
Vince Vaughn stars in this Warner Bros.–produced series that uses locations across the Keys and Miami. Filming highlights include Big Pine Key, Lazy Way Lane, the historic seaport, Duval Street, Sloppy Joe’s, and the Half Shell Raw Bar. A jewelry shop on Duval was even transformed into a fictional T-shirt store called Chest Candy. With a second season on the way, the Keys continue to feature prominently.
Reality and Travel Television
The Florida Keys have become a favorite setting for reality and unscripted shows, blending natural beauty with authentic island culture.
- 90 Day Fiancé: Last Chance  filmed an entire season at Marathon’s Isla Bella Beach Resort, giving viewers an extended look at the property and the surrounding Middle Keys.
- Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami  filmed episodes in the Keys, showcasing luxury lifestyles against tropical backdrops.
- The Real Housewives of Long Beach  added to the list of high-profile Bravo productions choosing the Keys.
- Bravo’s Married to Medicine  highlighted luxury and local character with scenes filmed in the Keys.
- The Great Food Truck Race  staged its finale on Duval Street in Key West, serving food to crowds along the island’s most famous thoroughfare.
- Food and travel favorites like  Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, Man vs. Food, Samantha Brown, Platinum Weddings, and  Trip Flip  captured the Keys’ flavors and charm.
- Buying the Beach, Amazing Race, House Hunters, and  HGTV’s Dream Home  featured the Keys’ unique homes and landscapes.
- The Real World Key West  showcased the island lifestyle to a national audience.
- Reel Rivals followed captains at Islamorada’s Bud N’ Mary’s Marina, spotlighting Keys sportfishing heritage.
Music Videos
Bad Bunny – “Moscow Mule”
The opening of Bad Bunny’s chart-topping hit showcases sweeping aerials of the Seven Mile Bridge, Card Sound Road Bridge, and Islamorada’s La Jolla Resort. With more than 650 million views on YouTube, the video gave the Keys a starring role before shifting to Miami and Puerto Rico.
Commercials and Fashion
From Jeep and Ford commercials to Ralph Lauren Polo campaigns, the Keys’ iconic roads, beaches, and backdrops remain favorites for global brands. Islamorada’s Moorings Village is especially popular with photographers, including fashion icon Bruce Weber.
Documentaries
The Keys’ history and ecology continue to inspire filmmakers. Flagler’s Train: The Florida Keys Over-Sea Railroad commemorated the 100th anniversary of Henry Flagler’s arrival in Key West, while countless environmental documentaries highlight the region’s fragile marine ecosystems and conservation efforts.
For a comprehensive listing of Florida Keys film productions, visit the website for the Florida Keys & Key West Film and Entertainment Commission.
