Rush Hour (1998)

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.

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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,” “Get Him to the Greek,” “Nightcrawler” 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,” “The Aviator,” “Iron Man 3” and many more.

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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

That Thing You Do! (1996)

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

2012 (2009)

The Roland Emmerich disaster film “2012” was filmed in numerous locations, including Canada, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles. The home of Jackson Curtis, played by John Cusack, can be found in Manhattan Beach, with the streets in front splitting open in the film.

LOCATION: 4420 The Strand, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

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Night Of The Comet (1984)

The 1984 film “Night of the Comet” was shot in Southern California. The theater where Reggie, played by Catherine Mary Stewart, works early in the film is the El Rey Theatre, which has also been seen in such films as “License To Drive” and “Jay And Silent Bob Strike Back.”

LOCATION: 5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

Reggie and her sister Sam, played by Kelli Maroney, live at this home in Northridge, which has since been remodeled. It was mostly seen in close-up shots of the front door.

LOCATION: 19174 Dunure Pl, Northridge, CA 91326

What is more seen more in the film and better matches up is the reverse view looking out onto the street.

Near the end of the film, Reggie takes photos in front of this building in Downtown Los Angeles. The same building can be seen in such films as “Barbie,” “Pretty Woman” and “The Muppets.”

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LOCATION: 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071

Poetic Justice (1993)

The 1993 John Singleton film “Poetic Justice,” starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, was filmed in Los Angeles. Lucky, played Shakur, visits the apartment of his daughter Keisha, who lives with her mother Angel. The apartment can be found in Mid City, just off the 10 freeway.

LOCATION: 2211 Genesee Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016

The home of Justice, played by Jackson, can be found in the West Adams neighborhood.

LOCATION: 2516 4th Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90018

Bringing Down The House (2003)

The 2003 comedy “Bringing Down the House” was filmed in Southern California. The home of Peter Sanderson, played by Steve Martin, can be found in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.

LOCATION: 166 McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90004

Just across the street is the home of Mrs. Kline, played by Betty White.

LOCATION: 171 McCadden Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90004

The home of Kate Sanderson, played by Jean Smart can be found in South Pasadena.  The same house can be seen in the film “Jurassic Park III” as well as the TV shows “Family” and “Fatal Attraction.”

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LOCATION: 1230 Milan Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030

The Gift (2015)

The 2015 film “The Gift,” starring Jason Bateman, Rebecca Hall and Joel Edgerton, was shot in Southern California. The home of Simon and Robyn Callem, played by Bateman and Hall, can be found in Sherman Oaks.

LOCATION: 15615 Castlewoods Dr, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403