10 Hollywood Movies Filmed in the Netherlands

The Netherlands has a rich history as a film location and has been the backdrop for various Hollywood productions over the years. From historic city centers to beautiful landscapes, the country has a lot to offer filmmakers. Here are some Hollywood films that were (partly) shot in the Netherlands.

Posted by Chloe · 12 votes · August 25, 2026

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#1

Ocean's Twelve (2004)

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This star-studded heist film with George Clooney, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon has several scenes shot in Amsterdam, especially around the canals and the Royal Palace.

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The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

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This romantic drama, based on John Green's bestseller, follows two teenagers with cancer who fall in love. Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Augustus (Ansel Elgort) visit Amsterdam, where they see iconic locations like the Anne Frank House and the Magere Brug.

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The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)

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This action comedy stars Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson. It's set in several European cities, including Amsterdam and The Hague, with scenes on the Amsterdam canals and at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.

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Diamonds Are Forever (1971)

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This James Bond film, starring Sean Connery as 007, has scenes set in Amsterdam, where Bond visits the Dutch capital to track down a diamond smuggling ring.

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Black Book (2006)

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This film by Paul Verhoeven, starring Carice van Houten and Sebastian Koch, was acclaimed internationally and is a co-production with some Hollywood elements. Set during World War II, it was shot at various locations in the Netherlands, including The Hague, Leiden and Delft.

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Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003)

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This historical drama with Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth is based on Tracy Chevalier's novel and inspired by Vermeer's famous painting. Most of it was shot in Luxembourg and the UK, but some scenes were filmed in Delft, the city where Vermeer lived and worked.

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Mindhunters (2004)

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This thriller, directed by Renny Harlin and starring Val Kilmer and LL Cool J, was shot at various locations in the Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Haarlem and the Westergasfabriek grounds.

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Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005)

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This comedy with Rob Schneider, the sequel to Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, is largely set in Amsterdam and shows the canals, the Red Light District and other iconic locations.

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The Amsterdam Kill (1977)

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This crime thriller starring Robert Mitchum is set in Amsterdam and follows a former DEA agent tracking down an opium smuggling gang. It was shot at various locations in the city, including the canals and the Amstel Hotel.

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Left Luggage (1998)

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This drama with Isabella Rossellini and Jeroen Krabbé is set in 1970s Antwerp but also includes some scenes shot in Amsterdam. The story centers on a young woman struggling with her Jewish identity and her family's history during the Holocaust.

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