The 1978 musical “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, was filmed around Los Angeles, California. The exteriors of Rydell High School were filmed at Venice High School, which also appears in the films “American History X,” “Heathers,” “Matchstick Men” and more.
LOCATION: 13000 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90066
The home of Frenchie, played by Didi Conn, can be found near Los Feliz.
LOCATION: 4524 Kingswell Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The 1991 Terry Gilliam film “The Fisher King” was shot in New York City. This building on the left appears as the apartment of Jack Lucas, played by Jeff Bridges.
LOCATION: 146 W 57th St, New York, NY 10019
Parry, played by Robin Williams, brings Jack to a “castle,” where he hopes to acquire the Holy Grail. The building, known as Squadron A Armory, is actually a school.
LOCATION: 1339 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10128
Parry watches for Lydia, played by Amanda Plummer, at New York City’s Grand Central Terminal, where he imagines the crowds all dancing. Grand Central Terminal has been seen in countless films, such as “Midnight Run,” “North By Northwest,” “Carlito’s Way,” “Seconds,” “Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind,” “The Avengers,” “The Ice Storm,” “Unfaithful,” “Hackers,” “The French Connection,” “Armageddon,” “Revolutionary Road,” “Megalopolis” and many more.
LOCATION: 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
The 1999 comedy “Bowfinger” was filmed in Southern California. The home of Bowfinger, played by Steve Martin, which also serves as the office of Bowfinger International Pictures, can be found in Hollywood. It has since been slightly remodeled, with several newer buildings erected around it.
LOCATION: 1621 Vista Del Mar Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028
The home of Kit Ramsey, played by Eddie Murphy, can be found in Pasadena. The home, which is not visible from the street, has appeared in many other films, such as “Bridesmaids,” “Rush Hour,” “The X-Files,” “Action Jackson,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” “Scary Movie 2,” “Delirious,” “The Mechanic,” “Dead Again” and many more. It has also appeared in such TV shows as “Batman,” “Alias,” “Knight Rider,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Westworld” and more.
LOCATION: 380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
Kit Ramsey visits his therapist at MindHead, the exterior of which is the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood. Many films have shot here, including “Demolition Man,” “Lipstick” and “Her.” The interiors were also featured in the TV series “Westworld.”
LOCATION: 8687 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
After filming, Bowfinger’s crew eats at Rae’s Restaurant in Santa Monica. The restaurant has been used in many films, such as “True Romance,” “Lords Of Dogtown” and “Starsky & Hutch.”
LOCATION: 2901 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
The climax of the film takes place at the Griffith Observatory. It is perhaps most famously known for appearing in the 1955 James Dean film, “Rebel Without A Cause.” It has also been seen in such films as “The Terminator,” “La La Land,” “Transformers” and dozens more.
LOCATION: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Fox Theater in Westwood Village is where the premier of “Chubby Rain” takes place.
LOCATION: 961 Broxton Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024
The 1984 John Hughes film “Sixteen Candles” was filmed in the suburbs north of Chicago. The Baker house can be found in the town of Evanston, where the director also filmed scenes for “Uncle Buck” and “She’s Having A Baby.”
LOCATION: 3022 Payne St, Evanston, IL 60201
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The 1998 action comedy “Rush Hour,” starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker, was filmed in Los Angeles, California and Hong Kong. Early in the film, Griffin, played by Tom Wilkinson, hosts guests inside the “Ennis House,” located in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles. The house has been featured in countless productions, including “Blade Runner,” “House On Haunted Hill,” “The Day of the Locust,” “The Karate Kid Part III,” “Black Rain,” “The Glimmer Man,” “The Replacement Killers,” “Grand Canyon” and “The Thirteenth Floor.” It has also been recreated on studio stages for movies such as “Predator 2,” “The Rocketeer” and “Mullholland Drive.” It has likewise appeared in the TV shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Twin Peaks,” as well as countless other music videos and commercials.
LOCATION: 2607 Glendower Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The Chinese consulate where Han, played by Tzi Ma, stays can be found in Pasadena. The home, which is not visible from the street, has appeared in many other films, such as “Bridesmaids,” “Bowfinger,” “The X-Files,” “Action Jackson,” “Dinner for Schmucks,” “Scary Movie 2,” “Delirious,” “The Mechanic,” “Dead Again” and many more. It has also appeared in such TV shows as “Batman,” “Alias,” “Knight Rider,” “Murder, She Wrote,” “Westworld” and more.
LOCATION: 380 S San Rafael Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105
The China Exposition scenes were filmed at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Both the exteriors and interiors appear in the film, which the location playing a major part in the final act of the film.
LOCATION: 1201 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
The Capitol Records building makes an appearance during a scene of Carter (Chris Tucker) and Lee (Jackie Chan) driving. It can also be seen in countless films, including “Once Upon A Time In… Hollywood,” “Calendar Girl,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Nightcrawler,” “Freakier Friday” and many more.
LOCATION: 1750 Vine St, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Carter takes Lee to the famed TCL Chinese Theater in Hollywood. The theater has likewise appeared in countless films, such as “Twins,” “Valley Girl,” “Calendar Girl,” “The Aviator,” “Iron Man 3” and many more.
LOCATION: 6925 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028
Lee and Carter visit this Chinese restaurant, located in Chinatown, Los Angeles.
LOCATION: 949 N Hill St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The restaurant even has it painted onto the side of the building that the film was shot there.
The apartment of Johnson, played by Elizabeth Peña, can be found in West Hollywood. The same building has been featured in the films “L.A. Story,” “The Limey,” “Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey” and more.
LOCATION: 1400 N Hayworth Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90046
The 1958 musical “South Pacific” was filmed in Hawaii. Early in the film, Joe Cable, played by John Kerr, is seen arriving on the island at Hanalei Pier, located in Kauai.
LOCATION: Hanalei Pier, Hanalei, HI 96714
The beach appears in numerous scenes with the Seabees. The pier also appeared in the 1954 film “Beachhead,” while “The Descendants” also filmed scenes at the same beach.
There is a plaque in front of the pier, primarily noting a fundraiser to save and restore the pier in 2013, after it had suffered damage from a hurricane in 1992. At the bottom, the plaque acknowledges the film, stating, “The pier was featured in the movie South Pacific and became a location for many Hollywood productions.”
In the 1981 Frank Perry film “Mommie Dearest,” Joan Crawford, played by Faye Dunaway, lives in this home, located in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
LOCATION: 417 Amapola Ln, Los Angeles, CA 90077
The 2006 Alfonso Cuarón film “Children of Men” was primarily shot in England. The famous opening sequence, with the explosion at the coffee shop, was filmed on Fleet St in London.
LOCATION: 142 Fleet St, London EC4A 2BP, UK
Theo Faron, played by Clive Owen, is seen exiting the coffee shop and stopping in this area to add whisky to his drink.
The camera continues to a reverse view and the explosion is seen from this perspective. The building directly across the street from the coffee shop location has since been demolished, but the other buildings in the background still match up.
The 1996 Tom Hanks film “That Thing You Do!” was shot in Southern California. The opening of the film is seen from Orange Circle, a popular shopping and dining area in Orange, California.
LOCATION: Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
The Patterson’s Appliances store can be found there.
LOCATION: 129 N Glassell St, Orange, CA 92866
The Watson’s drug store and restaurant could be found in the same area. It also appeared in such films as “The Benchwarmers” and “The Stepford Children.” While the building is still there, it is no longer Watson’s.
LOCATION: 116 E Chapman Ave, Orange, CA 92866
The house where the band rehearses can be found in Pasadena. However, only the garage appears in the film.
LOCATION: 490 Prospect Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91103
The band performs at The Orpheum Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles, with their name appearing on the marquee.
LOCATION: 842 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014
The 2003 romantic comedy “Love Actually” was filmed in London, England. The famous scene where Mark, played by Andrew Lincoln, holds cue cards declaring his love for Juliet, played by Keira Knightley, can be found in Notting Hill. The location attracts many visitors.
LOCATION: 27 St Lukes Mews, London W11 1DF, UK
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