Seen all the movies made in Athens? Here's a list of 10, and where to watch them

With a full-fledged movie studio on the near horizon, counting the number of film and television productions filmed in Athens will soon be a time-consuming task.

When documentaries, concerts and episodic series are figured in, the list is definitely a long one. But in terms of narrative features, particularly ones that saw a theatrical or home video release, the total comes to a little more than 20.

For those interested in putting together an Athens movie marathon, here's a look at 10 of the most notable local productions and where to find them.

The Green Hand (1940): Bankrolled by Sears-Roebuck & Co., the first movie to ever be filmed in Athens cast townies and University of Georgia staff members as the main characters. Though it's the only short film on this list, it's historically significant. Available at the UGA library via the Walter J. Brown Media Archives & Peabody Awards Collection.

Poor Pretty Eddie (1975): Drive-in sleazefest released in some cities as "Redneck County," the cult classic starring Shelley Winters, Leslie Uggams and Slims Pickens was shot at the old Charlie Williams Pinecrest Lodge. Available for free on Tubi and for rent on Apple TV and Amazon.

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Greased Lightning (1977): Richard Pryor and Pam Grier co-star in this biopic loosely based on the true story of Wendell Scott, the first Black NASCAR champion. Parts of the movie were filmed at the Athens Speedway track, which was in operation from 1958 to 1992. Available on Prime Video and for rent on all major streaming platforms.

Cobb (1994): One of three movies on this list that filmed scenes on the UGA campus, this biopic of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb was praised by critics for actor Tommy Lee Jones's portrayal of the lead character, who was born in rural Narrows, Ga. Available to rent on all major streaming video platforms.

Road Trip (2000): To date, this raunchy college comedy starring then-MTV comedian Tom Green stands as the last Hollywood movie to be granted permission to film on the UGA campus. Georgia Tech and Emory University were also used as locations. Available for free on Pluto TV and for rent on all major streaming platforms.

Not Since You (2009): Filmed entirely in Athens and executive produced by Epting Events catering company CEO Ashley Epting, this romantic drama centers on a group of college friends who reunite for a wedding in Georgia. Available for free on Tubi and Pluto TV and for rent on Amazon. 

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Trouble With the Curve (2012): Arguably the highest-profile production to ever shoot in Athens, stars Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman and Justin Timberlake filmed scenes at Oconee Hill Cemetery and various downtown spots including The Globe. Available to rent on all major streaming platforms.

A Plague So Pleasant (2013): This surrealist zombie drama from Dominar Films co-founders Benjamin Roberds and Jordan Reyes features incredible special effects and cinematography that served as early indicators of the massive talent behind the Athens-based production company. Available to rent on Google Play and YouTube.

The Spectacular Now (2013): One of the first releases from indie powerhouse A24, this romantic drama was made entirely in Athens with a leading cast that included Brie Larson, Bob Odenkirk, Miles Teller, Kyle Chandler and Jennifer Jason Leigh. Available on Hulu, Prime Video and Showtime, and for rent on all major streaming platforms.

Small Group (2018): Marketed as a faith-based movie for people who don't like faith-based movies, this indie comedy features more than 20 Athens locations, and the production crew traveled to Guatemala to film the South American ministry scenes. Available for rent on most major streaming platforms.

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