"The Descendants," starring George Clooney, is a family drama set in spectacular Kauai in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kauai, Hawaii —
Much of the island is inaccessible by car, so bring your walking shoes or book a helicopter tour.
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'Midnight in Paris' —
Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris" features Owen Wilson as a time traveler who rubs elbows with luminaries such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and Gertrude Stein in 1920s Paris.
Moulin Rouge, Paris —
Wilson's character also drops in on an earlier era at the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret.
La Coupole, Paris —
Brasserie La Coupole was frequented by artists and writers including Man Ray, Henry Miller, Picasso and Matisse.
'War Horse' —
"War Horse," directed by Steven Spielberg, is a sentimental drama set during World War I.
Dartmoor National Park, Devon —
Filming took place in Dartmoor, in Devon, England. Dartmoor National Park is the largest and wildest area of open country in southern England.
'Moneyball' —
Brad Pitt plays Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane in "Moneyball," a film based on the true story of Beane's creative use of computer-generated analysis to build a baseball team on a budget.
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The Coliseum, Oakland, California —
An A's game at The Coliseum is a family-friendly option in Oakland.
Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland —
For another activity for the whole family, check out Chabot Space & Science Center.
'The Help' —
"The Help," set in Jackson, Mississippi, during the civil rights movement, is the story of the relationship between African-American maids and the white women who employ them.
Jackson, Mississippi —
Some filming was done in Jackson, though much of the movie was shot in Greenwood, Mississippi.
