Film Tourism

Hope has been a premier filming destination for decades and earned its fame in 1981 when Rambo: First Blood was filmed in and around the community.  Thousands of tourists flock to the community each year to reminiscence in scenes that took place downtown and at the Othello tunnels. 

Take the Rambo First Blood Walking Tour

Step into the boots of a cinematic legend and embark on a journey through the heart of Hope, where Hollywood history meets epic natural scenery. The Rambo: First Blood Walking Tour isn’t just a stroll; it’s your ticket to relive the adrenaline-pumping action of the 1982 classic that brought Sylvester Stallone’s most iconic character to life, right here in the lush landscapes of Hope, Cascades & Canyons.
In 1981, the quiet streets and rugged backdrops of Hope were transformed into the backdrop for Rambo: First Blood, marking the town’s explosive debut on the Hollywood scene. Fast forward to today, and those same locations continue to captivate thousands of visitors from around the globe, each year, eager to walk in the footsteps of cinema’s most beloved rebel.
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Learn More About 'Hollywood North'

Hope continues to be an important part of Hollywood North for many movies; War for the Planet of the Apes, The Cabin in the Woods, One Week, Fifty Shades Freed, Far from Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog, Deadly Pursuit, Big Sky, Fire with Fire, The National Dream: Building the Impossible Railway, Antlers, and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.  Hope is featured in reality shows such as Highway Thru Hell.

And the Hallmark Channel loves filming in Hope for the quaint look of the town.  Many times Hope has been transformed into small town America under a blanket of snow…in the middle of summer.
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