Movies, TV shows, and Books that Feature Red Hook
Red Hook has been featured in various films, TV shows, and literary works. If you’re planning to stay iin the area, we suggest checking these out to learn more about the neighborhood at various times in history.
Movies
On the Waterfront (1954): This classic film starring Marlon Brando was set in New Jersey, but based on experiences of longshoremen in Red Hook.
The Red Hook Summer (2012): Directed by Spike Lee, this movie is part of his "Chronicles of Brooklyn" series.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014): Parts of this movie were filmed in the Red Hook Container Terminal.
TV Shows
The Punisher (Netflix, 2017-2019): Are you a Marvel fan? This series filmed some scenes in Red Hook.
Girls (HBO, 2012-2017): The characters in Lena Dunham’s iconic series explore Brooklyn, and Red Hook is referenced on the show.
Blue Bloods (CBS, 2010-Present): This police show has filmed episodes in Red Hook.
Literature
Last Exit to Brooklyn by Hubert Selby Jr. (1964): Be transported to 1950s Red Hook through this classic novel. There is also a 1989 movies based on the book.
Visitation Street by Ivy Pochoda (2013): You'll love this mystery novel that is set in Red Hook. It tells the story of residents after a teen goes missing.
The Red Hook by Dean Haspiel (2017): Experience Red Hook transformed into a superhero universe in this comic book.
Explore Brooklyn through Stories
Watching or reading these works can bring Red Hook to life in different ways. When you visit Brooklyn and stay at The Lodge Red Hook, walk the streets and imagine the characters in these works living and working here.
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Learn about Red Hook's maritime past. Today, the Brooklyn Cruise Ship Terminal and the Waterfront Museum, located on a historic barge, celebrate the area’s maritime legacy. Stay at The Lodge Red Hook and explore the area's storied history.
