Arts & Entertainment

10 Best Films Set in Brooklyn

In the runup to Spike Lee's new joint, Red Hook Summer, Carroll Gardens Patch takes a crack at collecting the best of the rest set in our borough.


While Manhattan has long held the eye of filmmakers from around the world, Brooklyn is no slouch when it comes to the big screen either.

Soon, , Red Hook Summer, based in the nearby waterfront neighborhood. While critical reviews for that flick remain to be seen, here we attempt to round up The 10 Best Films Set in Brooklyn to date.

What do you think readers, did we get it right? What did we miss? Share your favorites in the comments section below.

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