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
Mommie Dearest (1981)
California
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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Judgment Night (1993)
The 1991 film “Judgment Night,” starring Emilio Estevez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Stephen Dorff and Denis Leary, was shot around Southern California and Chicago. The home of Frank Wyatt, played by Estevez, can be found in South Pasadena.
LOCATION: 1922 La France Ave, South Pasadena, CA 91030
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,” “Cutter’s Way” and “The Muppets.”
LOCATION: 333 S Hope St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The Long Goodbye (1973)
The 1973 Robert Altman film “The Long Goodbye” was shot in Southern California and Mexico. The home of Philip Marlowe, played by Elliott Gould, can be found in Hollywood, tucked away in a neighborhood near the Hollywood Bowl.
LOCATION: 2178 High Tower Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90068
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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.”
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
The Hidden (1987)
The 1987 sci-fi detective film “The Hidden” was shot around Los Angeles, California. The opening bank robbery scene was filmed in Downtown L.A. at the Citigroup Center. This same location has appeared in countless films, such as “Heat,” “Fight Club,” “To Live And Die In L.A.” and more.
LOCATION: 444 S Flower St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
A car chase ensues across the city, including the Los Angeles Central Library, located near the bank location.
LOCATION: 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The chase continues past the Uptown Rocker public art piece in Downtown L.A., which has also appeared in such films as “Southland Tales” and “Double Dragon.”
LOCATION: Uptown Rocker, W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071 (GPS coordinates: 34°03’06.3″N, 118°15’10.2″W)
The chase proceeds to Grand Lower. This is a popular area for both filming and photography. It has been featured in countless films, including “The Terminator,” “Robocop,” “Demolition Man,” “Cobra,” “Batman Forever,” “Repo Man,” “Double Dragon,” “Whore” and many more. It was also featured in the TV series “Westworld.”
LOCATION: Grand Lower, Los Angeles, CA 90071
The car reaches this parking garage area. This building has also appeared in “Kill Bill,” “The Neon Demon” and more.
LOCATION: 2404 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90057
The chase enters MacArthur Park, another staple of film and television. The park appears in “Falling Down,” “Drive,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang” and many more.
LOCATION: 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
A police blockade is set up in this area.
LOCATION: Yucca St / Vista Del Mar Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The car approaches from this area.
Lloyd Gallagher, played by Kyle MacLachlan, is seen entering a hospital building.
LOCATION: 6245 De Longpre Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
The location of Bleecker Bob’s Records appears more nondescript in present day, but remains standing.
LOCATION: 7663 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
The building depicted as the police station is now a Goodwill center.
LOCATION: 342 N San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90031
This is the restaurant where Jonathan Miller, played by William Boyett, eats in the film.
LOCATION: 1850 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Jonathan Miller is seen running after a car at this intersection next to the restaurant.
LOCATION: Russell Ave / N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
The car dealership can be found in Sherman Oaks.
LOCATION: 5015 Van Nuys Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
The location of Anchor Imports can be found in Beverly Hills, but the building has since been remodeled and a door no longer exists in the shot seen in the film.
LOCATION: 9312 Civic Center Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 (since remodeled)
The home of Tom Beck, played by Michael Nouri, can be found in Hollywood.
LOCATION: 1551 Courtney Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
This building in Hollywood was depicted as The Harem Room.
LOCATION: 1642 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Brenda Lee Van Buren, played by Claudia Christian, has sex in the nearby parking lot.
LOCATION: 1609 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
This church next to the parking lot is seen in the background of several shots.
The Neptune Mannequins building can be found in Downtown L.A.
LOCATION: 701 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Senator Holt is targeted at the MacArthur, formerly known as the Park Plaza Hotel. No longer a functioning hotel, the MacArthur today serves primarily as a property for hosting filming and special events. However, it is under renovation with apparent plans to open a portion up once again as a hotel. It has been featured in many films, such as “Wild At Heart,” “Reservoir Dogs,” “Drive,” “Buffy The Vampire Slayer,” “Bobby,” “Gangster Squad,” “Tango & Cash,” “The Naked Gun” and many more.
LOCATION: 607 S Park View St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
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Thanks to Set-Jetter for first finding many of these locations.
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