The 2002 Adam Sandler comedy “Mr. Deeds” was largely filmed in New York City, with a few scenes filmed in California. Longfellow Deeds, played by Adam Sandler, takes Babe Bennett, played by Winona Ryder, to Bethesda Terrace and Fountain in Central Park. This area has been seen in countless films, such as “Home Alone 2: Lost In New York,” “The Avengers,” “John Wick,” “Elf,” “Ms. 45” and dozens more.
LOCATION: 72 Terrace Dr, New York, NY 10021 (inside Central Park)
Babe tells Longfellow she grew up in this home, which can be found in Pasadena, California.
In the 2007 film “Transformers,” Shia LaBeouf plays Sam Witwicky. The Witwicky residence can be found in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, California.
LOCATION: 2187 W 24th St, Los Angeles, CA 90018
The car lot where Sam shops for cars with his dad can be found in Altadena. It was actually a composite of two locations on opposite sides of the street from one another. The location at 2012 Lake Ave still stands, but the other location at 2000 Lake Ave has since been demolished.
LOCATION: 2012 Lake Ave, Altadena, CA 91001
Bobby Bolivia, played by Bernie Mac, points down the street to where his mother lives.
Bumblebee gives himself an updated look inside the Second Street Tunnel in Downtown L.A. This is a popular filming location, appearing in such films as “Kill Bill,” “Demolition Man,” “Blade Runner,” “Con Air,” “Independence Day” and many more.
LOCATION: 620 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
The police station seen in the film can be found in Highland Park. The building is no longer an active police station and operates today as a police museum. The building has been featured in countless films, including “Clerks 2,” “Gangster Squad” and “National Security,” as well as the TV series “Twin Peaks: The Return.”
LOCATION: 6043 York Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Sam and Mikaela, played by Megan Fox, watch a meteor shower at the iconic Griffith Observatory. The location is another staple of film, appearing in such movies as “Rebel Without A Cause,” “La La Land,” “The Terminator” and dozens more.
LOCATION: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Sam and Mikaela are taken into custody near this railway bridge, only for the Transformers to rescue them.
LOCATION: N Henry Ford Ave / Pier A Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90744
Sam and Mikaela are taken to the Hoover Dam in Nevada, which houses Megatron inside a bunker.
LOCATION: Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV 89005
Ironhide lands in the pool of the Byrdview house in Chatsworth (also known as the Farralone Estate and Fox House). It has appeared in many films, including “Swordfish,” “Lords Of Dogtown,” “Kiss Kiss Bang Bang,” “The Salton Sea,” “Bewitched,” “Tomcats” and “Dreamgirls.” It has also appeared in such TV series as “Six Feet Under,” “Mad Men,” “Californication,” “The Last Man on Earth,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Aquarius,” “Moonlight” and “Good Girls Revolt.”
LOCATION: 9361 Farralone Ave, Chatsworth, CA 91311
A full scale Optimus Prime truck used in the film could be seen on display in the prop room at Paramount Studios.
The 2010 film “Everything Must Go,” starring Will Ferrell, was filmed around several cities in Arizona. Ferrell plays Nick Hasley, a man who holds a yard sale on his front lawn as a means to begin his life anew. The house can be found in Scottsdale.
LOCATION: 6101 E Calle Rosa, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Nick rides his bike down the street on his way to the liquor store.
LOCATION: E Calle Del Paisano / N 56th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018
The liquor store itself can also be found in Scottsdale.
In the opening scene of the 1999 comedy “Jawbreaker,” Courtney, played by Rose McGowan, along with Julie (rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz) visit the home of Liz Purr, played by Charlotte Ayanna. Liz’s house can be found in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Since filming ended, quite a few trees and shrubs have been planted and almost completely obscure all visibility of the home. The same home appeared in the film “Coming To America.”
LOCATION: 555 S Muirfield Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
The car park where Liz is taken was filmed at the former Johnie’s Broiler in Downey. The restaurant has a unique history, having appeared in many other films, such as “Heat,” “Short Cuts,” “License To Drive,” “The Game,” “One Hour Photo” and many more. In 2007, the building was demolished. However, Bob’s Big Boy purchased the property years later and rebuilt it based on the original blueprints and even some of the same materials. So what stands now closely resembles the original location.
The 2017 film “Bright,” starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Here is the house where Daryl Ward, played by Will Smith, lives.
The 1989 film “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” supposedly takes place in San Dimas, Califorina. However, due to tax incentives at the time, most of the production mostly took place near Phoenix, Arizona and the surrounding towns.
Bill and Ted, played by Alex Winter and Keanu Reeves respectively, practice as their band “Wyld Stallyns” in Bill’s garage. Bill’s house was actually a composite of two locations. The first house, which was used for interiors and the back yard, can be found in Phoenix.
LOCATION: 112 W Kaler Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85021
The second house, used for garage shots of both the interior and exterior, was located in Pacific Palisades, California, but has since been torn down with a new home built in it’s place.
LOCATION: 1460 Amalfi Dr, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 (demolished)
Exterior shots of Bill and Ted’s high school were filmed at Coronado High School in Scottsdale. The school, also seen in the film “Just One of the Guys,” has been heavily remodeled since filming took place. The interiors were filmed at the former East High School in Phoenix (515 N 48th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008), which had already closed at the time of filming and has since been demolished.
LOCATION: 7501 E Virginia Ave, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
One location that does still look similar to how it appeared in the film is Ted’s house, located in Phoenix.
LOCATION: 1841 E Berridge Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Here is another angle of the home.
The Circle K, where Bill and Ted first meet Rufus, played by George Carlin, can be found in Tempe. After seeing the time traveling phone booth, Ted delivers the iconic line, “Strange things are afoot at the Circle K.” The store was a popular location for fans of the film, regularly attracting visitors who quote and reenact scenes. However, it permanently closed in 2022. Another business has since opened at the building.
LOCATION: 1010 W Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ 85282
Napoleon eats ice cream at the fictional Zyggies. At the time, the restaurant was known as Showbiz Pizza Place, but it has since become a Chuck E Cheese.
LOCATION: 8039 N 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051
The bowling alley Napoleon gets thrown out of after being unable to pay can be found in Tempe.
LOCATION: 4407 S Rural Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282
Bill and Ted take their crew of historical figures out to the San Dimas Mall. This was actually filmed at the Metrocenter Mall in Phoenix. The mall, which was only seen from interior views in the film, has since closed down.
LOCATION: 9617 N Metro Pkwy W, Phoenix, AZ 85051
Waterloo, where Napoleon becomes enamored with the water slides, was filmed at Golfland Sunsplash in Mesa.
LOCATION: 155 W Hampton Ave, Mesa, AZ 85210
This castle building is seen in some shots during the scene.
The house where David, played by Matthew Broderick, lives in the 1980s film “WarGames” can be found in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
LOCATION: 333 S Arden Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020
The high school seen in the film is El Segundo High Shool. The same high school has been seen in many films, including “Superbad,” “Role Models” and “The Babysitter.”
The 1984 film “Gremlins” was shot mostly at Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, California. In the opening of the film, set in Chinatown, Mr. Peltzer emerges from this alley. This was filmed on the Warner Bros. Studios Lot.
LOCATION: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Here is the Mogwai shop, also located on the Warner Backlot.
LOCATION: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
The Peltzer house could be found over at the Warner Bros. Ranch. The ranch was located separate from the main Warner Bros. Studio lot and was not open to public tours. The entire ranch was demolished in 2023, with sound stages taking over the space.
LOCATION: 411 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 (demolished)
Kate, played by Phoebe Cates, lives at this house, located back at the main Warner lot.
LOCATION: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
Billy, played by Zach Galligan, goes to this YMCA pool, which was back on the Warner Bros. Ranch. The pool also famously appeared in “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” This area has likewise since been demolished.
LOCATION: 411 N Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505 (demolished)
The church in the film is located back over on the main lot of Warner Bros. Studios. The same church has been seen in countless films, such as “The Lost Boys.”
LOCATION: 4000 Warner Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
The house of Mrs. Deagle can also be found on the main Warner lot. The house was also seen in the TV series “Growing Pains” and “Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles,” as well as the 80s films “The Monster Squad” and “Deadly Friend.”
