Best Movies Set in Minnesota

Every state is known for something. As you work your way through the list, don't miss the best movies set in Minnesota.

Minnesota is a midwestern U.S. state bordering Canada and Lake Superior, the largest of the Great Lakes. The state contains more than 10,000 other lakes, including Lake Itasca, the Mississippi River’s primary source. The “Twin Cities” of Minneapolis and state capital Saint Paul are dense with cultural landmarks like the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Walker Art Center, a modern art museum.

In this post:

Best Movies Set in Minnesota

Jingle All the Way

Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman (Actors)

Jingle All the Way

Year: 1996

Workaholic Howard Langston (Arnold Schwarzenegger) wants to make things up to his son, Jamie (Jake Lloyd), and wife, Liz (Rita Wilson). He promises to get Jamie the hottest toy of the season, Turbo-Man — even though it's Christmas Eve and the toy is practically sold out.

As Langston hunts down the elusive gift, he runs into mailman Myron (Sinbad), another father on the same quest. With the clock winding down, Langston's moral code is tested as he starts to learn the real meaning of Christmas.

Juno

Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
Elliot Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner (Actors)

Juno

Year: 2007

When precocious teen Juno MacGuff becomes pregnant, she chooses a failed rock star and his wife to adopt her unborn child.

Complications occur when Mark, the prospective father, begins viewing Juno as more than just the mother of his future child, putting both his marriage and the adoption in jeopardy.

Field of Dreams

Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
Kevin Costner, Amy Madigan, James Earl Jones (Actors)

Field Of Dreams

Year: 1989

“If you build it, they will come!” A voice only an Iowa farmer can hear launches an obsessive quest that includes building a baseball diamond in the middle of his cornfield. A heartwarming classic!

Grumpy Old Men

Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret (Actors)

Grumpy Old Men

Year: 1993

Two neighbors (Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau) have nothing better to do than to continue their lifelong feud. But when Ariel (Ann-Margret) moves in across the street, it ignites an all-out competition to win her favor.

The Mighty Ducks

Amazon Prime Video (Video on Demand)
Lane Smith, Heidi Kling, Josef Sommer (Actors)

The Mighty Ducks

Year: 1992

After reckless young lawyer Gordon Bombay (Emilio Estevez) gets arrested for drunk driving, he must coach a kids hockey team for his community service. Gordon has experience on the ice, but isn't eager to return to hockey, a point hit home by his tense dealings with his own former coach, Jack Reilly (Lane Smith).

RELATED: Best Movies Set in Georgia

The reluctant Gordon eventually grows to appreciate his team, which includes promising young Charlie Conway (Joshua Jackson), and leads them to take on Reilly's tough players.

Now that you've completed the list of best books set in this state, why not check out some others? Here are the Best Movies Set in All 50 States.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT MOVIES SET IN ALL 50 STATES

Click here to download this printable. It has a list of movies in all 50 states including the Best Movies Set in Minnesota.

If you enjoyed this list of movies, I have a monthly membership for parents and educators that want to teach or supplement lessons with shows and movies.

“I absolutely love sharing movies with my kids as a way to teach them valuable lessons. It's like this awesome bonding experience where we all snuggle up on the couch with some popcorn, and I get to see their little faces light up with curiosity. Whether it's a classic with timeless morals or a new animated flick with hidden gems of wisdom, it's a fantastic way to impart important life lessons in a fun and engaging way. Plus, the post-movie discussions are priceless – hearing their take on the characters and the story adds a whole new dimension to our family time.” –a Homeschooling parent

RELATED: Best Movies Set in Hawaii

With Homeschooling with Shows and Movies membership, you will get resources every month, including:

List of This Month’s Suggested Themes
List of Monthly Observances
List Of Movies for Unit Study
Unit Study Resource
Seasonal Activities (minimum of three)
(BONUSES) Resources for you, the teacher

These resources are worth it if you'd like to easily incorporate shows and movies into your homeschooling.

Grab your membership here.

Related Posts:

Further Reading About the State:

Author
Recent Posts

Maxanne

Anne is a recent college grad who majored in Business Administration and Marketing Management. She is a hopeless romantic who makes sure our content stays up-to-date.