Montana's breathtaking scenery and rugged charm make it a dream setting for countless movies. Whether they're shot on location or simply set against the backdrop of "The Last Best Place," there's no denying the magic Montana adds to the screen.

But which films truly capture the essence of Big Sky Country?

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Here's a list of the Top 5 Movies Set in Montana, as voted by fans on Ranker.com. Did your favorite movie make the cut?

#5 Open Range

Can't talk about movies in Montana without one starring Kevin Costner and Robert Duvall. Open Range takes viewers back to the days of cattle drives and cowboys. Set in Montana, it shows beautiful landscapes, but it was filmed in Canada.

#4 Arrival

Is this choice a refreshing change of pace or are you scratching your head why it made the list? Arrival, released in 2016, brings Montana into the sci-fi genre. The plot is about aliens landing in different places on the earth, one of which being Montana, and us humans learning how to communicate with them. It was NOT filmed in Montana, but once again Canada.

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#3 The Revenant

Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Oscar for his role as Hugh Glass in this film. The movie follows the story of Hugh Glass, a fur trapper, as he embarks on adventures through Montana and faces epic survival challenges along the way. While one scene was filmed at Kootenai Falls near Libby, most of the film was shot in Canada.

#2 Legends of the Fall

If you haven't seen this emotional rollercoaster, you're in for a ride. Set in early 20th-century Montana, the film follows the lives of three brothers and their father as they navigate love, war, and loss. Though it was NOT filmed in Montana, it still does a fantastic job of making you think it's Big Sky Country. Be sure to have tissues handy—this one hits the heart.

#1 A River Runs Through It

It's no surprise this classic takes the top spot. Unlike some films on the list, much of A River Runs Through It was shot in Montana. While the story of the two fly-fishing brothers is set in Missoula, key scenes were filmed on the Gallatin River, Livingston, and around Bozeman.

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Credit: Ranker , imdb.com

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