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Explore the Heartland: Top Movies and TV Shows Set in Iowa

Iowa, known for its rolling hills, picturesque farmland, and vibrant cultural scene, has been the backdrop for numerous iconic films and television shows. From the quirky humor of The Music Man to the dramatic storytelling of Fargo, Iowa's unique charm has captivated audiences worldwide. In this article, we'll delve into the best movies and TV shows set in the Hawkeye State, highlighting the state's rich history, stunning landscapes, and the talented individuals who call it home.

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Rafael Vitti

Amendoim

Kelzy Ecard

Arianne Botelho

Caramelo (2025)

7.8 283 votes

Genre: Comedy, Drama

Country: Brazil

Duration: 100 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: After a life-changing diagnosis, a promising chef finds hope and humor with the help of a fur-midable dog friend.

Plot: caramelo, καραμελο

Cast

Johnny Depp

Leonardo DiCaprio

Juliette Lewis

Mary Steenburgen

What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)

7.7 4.3K votes

Genre: Drama, Romance

Country: United States of America

Duration: 118 min.

Audience: PG-13

Story: Gilbert Grape is a small-town young man with a lot of responsibility. Chief among his concerns are his mother, who is so overweight that she can't leave the house, and his mentally impaired younger brother, Arnie, who has a knack for finding trouble. Settled into a job at a grocery store and an ongoing affair with local woman Betty Carver, Gilbert finally has his life shaken up by the free-spirited Becky.

Plot: mentally disabled, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, widow, iowa, dysfunctional family, obesity, single mother, ...

Field of Dreams (1989)

7.1 1.7K votes

Genre: Drama, Fantasy

Country: United States of America

Duration: 105 min.

Audience: PG

Story: Ray Kinsella is an Iowa farmer who hears a mysterious voice telling him to turn his cornfield into a baseball diamond. He does, but the voice's directions don't stop -- even after the spirits of deceased ballplayers turn up to play.

Plot: farm, regret, based on novel or book, sports, baseball, iowa, miracle, road trip, ...

Cast

Mike Wolfe

Danielle Colby-Cushman

American Pickers (2010) TV Show

6.9 111 votes

Genre: Reality

Country: United States of America, Canada

Seasons: 23

Episodes: 426

Audience: TV-14

Story: Pickers like Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz are on a mission to recycle America, even if it means diving into countless piles of grimy junk or getting chased off a gun-wielding homeowner’s land. Hitting back roads from coast to coast, the two men earn a living by restoring forgotten relics to their former glory, transforming one person’s trash into another’s treasure.

Plot: iowa, antique, nashville, tennessee, unrestored