Classics:
* "The Maltese Falcon" (1941): This film noir classic features scenes filmed at the historic Fisherman's Wharf.
* "The Graduate" (1967): This iconic coming-of-age story features a scene with Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft driving along the scenic 17-Mile Drive.
* "Dirty Harry" (1971): This gritty action thriller features scenes filmed at Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf.
Modern Films:
* "The Big Lebowski" (1998): This cult comedy film features a scene with Jeff Bridges and John Goodman bowling at the historic Bowlmor Lanes in Monterey.
* "Fast & Furious 6" (2013): The action sequence at the end of this film features a high-speed chase along Highway 1 in Monterey.
* "Gone Girl" (2014): The thriller film features scenes filmed in the historic Custom House, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is mentioned in the story.
* "The Founder" (2016): This biopic about the founder of McDonald's features scenes filmed at Fisherman's Wharf.
Other Notable Films:
* "The Sandpiper" (1965)
* "The Getaway" (1972)
* "The Jewel of the Nile" (1985)
* "The Pelican Brief" (1993)
* "Seabiscuit" (2003)
* "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" (2013)
This is not an exhaustive list, as many other films have been filmed in Monterey, both big and small. It's a beautiful and historic city with a variety of locations that have been utilized for film productions.