Alabamians are connected to well-known films in many ways but did you know famous films such as “Grease” and “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” were written by people from our state?

In some cases, authors of books on which movies are based also wrote the film’s screenplay. Still other films were entirely original screenplays written by Alabamians.

Here’s a look at some of the most popular films for which Alabamians had writing credits (in chronological order). Which ones would you add? Email [email protected].

The Bad Seed, 1956

Mobile native William March wrote the novel on which the film “The Bad Seed” is based.

The Innocents, 1961

Truman Capote was born in New Orleans but spent much of his childhood living in Monroeville, Ala. Few people realize the bestselling author of “In Cold Blood” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” co-wrote the screenplay for a cult-classic horror film. “The Innocents,” a 1961 black-and-white based on the Henry James novella, “The Turn of the Screw.”

To Kill a Mockingbird, 1962

Monroeville native Harper Lee wrote the source novel for “To Kill a Mockingbird,” one of the best-selling books of all time.

Paper Moon, 1973

Birmingham native Joe David Brown wrote “Addie Pray” the novel on which the film “Paper Moon” is based.

Black Christmas, 1974

Written by Bob Clark, who was born in New Orleans and raised in Birmingham, “Black Christmas” is considered by film historians to be the start of the slasher era that brought us “Friday the 13th” and “Halloween.”

Logan’s Run, 1976

“Logan’s Run” was written by George Clayton Johnson, who was born in Wyoming but attended Auburn University in Alabama.

Grease, 1978

Alabama native Bronte Woodard wrote the screenplay for “Grease,” which was based on a Broadway show.

Porky’s, 1981

Written by Bob Clark, who was born in New Orleans and grew up in Birmingham. Clark also directed. “Porky’s” was controversial due to its raunchy humor.

A Christmas Story, 1983

Written by Bob Clark and humorist Jean Shepherd, who wrote the source material. Clark, who also directed “A Christmas Story,” was born in New Orleans and grew up in Birmingham.

Twilight Zone: The Movie, 1983

One segment of the anthology film “Twilight Zone: The Movie” was co-written by George Clayton Johnson, who was born in Wyoming but attended Auburn University in Alabama. The second segment was based on Johnson’s original teleplay from the “Twilight Zone” TV series for the episode “Kick the Can.”

Full Metal Jacket, 1987

Russellville native Gustav Hasford, who wrote the source novel for “Full Metal Jacket,” shared screenwriting credit with director Stanley Kubrick.

Beetlejuice, 1988

Enterprise native Michael McDowell co-wrote the story and screenplay for “Beetlejuice.”

Tales from the Darkside: The Movie, 1990

For the anthology film “Tales from the Darkside,” Enterprise native Michael McDowell shared screenplay and story credits with Stephen King, Arthur Conan Doyle and George A. Romero.

Fried Green Tomatoes, 1991

Birmingham native Fannie Flagg co-wrote the screenplay for “Fried Green Tomatoes,” adapted from her novel, “Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.”

The Nightmare Before Christmas, 1993

Enterprise native Michael McDowell shared screenwriting credit for the animated film “Nightmare Before Christmas” with Tim Burton and Caroline Thompson.

This Boy’s Life, 1993

Birmingham native Tobias Wolff wrote the novel “This Boy’s Life” on which the film is based.

Forrest Gump, 1994

This film “Forrest Gump” was based on the novel by Mobile native Winston Groom.

Thinner, 1996

Enterprise native Michael McDowell wrote the screenplay for “Thinner,” based on the Stephen King book of the same name.

Mulan, 1998

Boaz native Tim Hodge was one of a team of story writers for the animated Disney film “Mulan.”

October Sky, 1999

Huntsville resident Homer Hickham wrote the source novel for the movie “October Sky.” The book was called “Rocket Boys.”

Crazy in Alabama, 1999

Monroeville native Mark Childress wrote the screenplay for “Crazy in Alabama” and source novel of the same name.

Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, 1999

The screenplay for the second “Austin Powers” movie was written by Vestavia Hills native Michael McCullers.

The Italian Job, 2003

Birmingham native Donna Powers co-wrote the screenplay, along with her husband, for “The Italian Job,” starring Mark Wahlberg and Charlize Theron.

Big Fish, 2003

Birmingham native Daniel Wallace wrote the source novel for “Big Fish,” directed by Tim Burton and filmed in Alabama.

Everything Everywhere All at Once, 2022

Birmingham native Daniel Scheinert wrote the screenplay for the hit film “Everything Everywhere All at Once” along with Daniel Kwan. The duo won Oscars for directing the film.

Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire, 2024

The 2024 film “Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire” was co-written by Adam Wingard, along with Simon Barrett, Terry Rossio and Jeremy Slater. Wingard was born in Oak Ridge, Tenn., in 1982 and grew up near Marion, Ala., before moving to Birmingham.