Kissimmee is the largest city and county seat of Osceola County, Florida, United States. According to the 2010 United States Census, the population of Kissimmee was estimated to be 59,682. This city was founded before the Civil War by the Bass, Johnson, and Overstreet families.
Kissimmee is a family-oriented destination known for its off-the-beaten-path adventures, endless rays of sunshine, and proximity to world-famous theme parks. Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Seaworld Orlando are just a few minutes away from Kissimmee city.
Some movies that were filmed in this city are mentioned below.
Todd (2021):
This drama mystery thriller is written by James Catizone (screenplay), and Aaron Warren (screenplay) and it is directed by Aaron Warren. This movie has the tagline of “The Odd man out!” The story revolves around a man who has always been ridiculed by his peers and family and is considered to be the odd man out. Due to this reason, he takes the path of drugs and other things which leads him to insanity and makes him a psychopath.
Todd is a young man who has always felt like the odd man out as he was ridiculed by his peers from a very young age. Over time as he grew up, his pain and sorrow turned into rage and anger leading him towards despair. The psychoanalysis and depression drugs do not seem to help due to which he withdraws from society and goes into a never-ending spiral of loneliness. Things start getting scary when he sets his eyes on an aspiring young actress, his psychiatrist, and the doctor’s family also. This movie is a journey into the mind of a budding madman.
Filming Locations:
Kissimmee, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Lake Mary, Florida
The Way Back Home (2006):
This family drama movie is written by Michael Houston King and is directed by Reza Badiyi. This movie has the tagline of “Where faith, family and friendship are forever…” One fact about this movie is that this was Reza Badiyi’s final work as a director before his death on August 20, 2011 at the age of 81.
The story is of affirming spiritual drama about love and loss set in the lush surroundings of Central Florida. Spencer Krane who after a few years returned to the town where he was raised. The news that his grandmother has suffered a serious stroke brings him back home. What actually starts as a simple visit home becomes so much more. It becomes a journey of consequence.
Filming Locations:
Kissimmee, Florida
Maitland, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Larry the Cable Guy: Health Inspector (2006):
This comedy romance movie is written by Jonathan Bernstein and James Greer and it is directed by Trent Cooper. This movie has the tagline of “They’ll give anyone a badge.” This movie has been nominated for three awards (Golden Trailer, Razzie Award, and Stinker Award). The story revolves around a slovenly cable repairman who becomes a big city Health Inspector, and is tasked with uncovering the source of a food poisoning epidemic.
Larry, The Cable Guy usually enjoys his greasy spoon diners and low-rent ethnic restaurant when all of a sudden his life is turned upside down and he is saddled with a straight-arrow rookie partner and now have to play a big city Health inspector. This is the biggest case of his career where he has to investigate an outbreak of mysterious food poisonings at the city’s swankiest restaurants. Larry has to go undercover to bring the conspirators to justice.
Filming Locations:
Kissimmee, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Marvin’s Room (1996):
This drama-movie is written by Scott McPherson (play and screenplay by) and it is directed by Jerry Zaks. This movie was nominated for thirteen awads out which it won three awards (National Board of Review, USA, Moscow International Film Festival, and Christopher Awards). It was also nominated for one Oscar. It has the tagline of “A story about years that keep us apart...And the moments that bring us together.” The story revolves around the life of an independent woman who returns home after seventeen years with her rebellious son and turns the family upside down.
Filming Locations:
Kissimmee, Florida
Rockledge, Florida
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
New Jersy
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Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kissimmee,_Florida
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/kissimmee.html
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9412088/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0432855/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0462395/?ref_=adv_li_tt
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116999/?ref_=adv_li_tt