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Changeling (2008)

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In the 2008 Clint Eastwood film “Changeling,” Christine Collins, played by Angelina Jolie, lives in this home, located in San Dimas, California.

LOCATION: 126 W 2nd St, San Dimas, CA 91773

The psychiatric hospital is actually an apartment complex. This same building has appeared in many films, including “The Cable Guy,” “Twins,” “American Pie 2,” “Ouija,” “Oujia: Origin of Evil,” “Annabelle: Creation,” “The Ring 2,” “Puppet Master II,” “Truth or Dare,” “Where Sleeping Dogs Lie,” “Species III” and many more. It has also appeared in numerous TV shows, such as “Westworld,” “You,” “American Crime Story,” “Teen Wolf,” “Bosch: Legacy” and more.

LOCATION: 306 Loma Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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Beef

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The 2023 television show “Beef,” starring Ali Wong and Steven Yeun, was filmed in Southern California. Early in the show, a road rage incident between Amy Lau and Danny Cho, played by Wong ang Yeun respectively, escalates as the two drive through the front yard of this home, located in Canoga Park.

LOCATION: 8398 Rudnick Ave, Canoga Park, CA 91304

The property is never seen from this angle in the show, but here is another view of the area.

Amy is depicted as living in an upscale home in Calabasas. The home featured in the show is indeed located in Calabasas.

LOCATION: 22830 Paul Revere Dr, Calabasas, CA 91302

The Hangover (2009)

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The 2009 comedy “The Hangover” was filmed in Nevada and Southern California. Early in the film, Alan Garner, played by Zach Galifianakis, is seen getting fitted for a tuxedo with Doug, played by Justin Bartha, at this residence in Pasadena, California.

LOCATION: 415 S Grand Ave, Pasadena, CA 91105

Stu, played by Ed Helms, lives at this home, located in West Hollywood.

LOCATION: 1325 N Ogden Dr, West Hollywood, CA 90046

The gas station where Alan tells the man not to look at his car was formerly located at 1 Goodsprings Rd, Jean, NV 89019, but has since been completely remodeled.

The characters stay at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.

LOCATION: 3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Phil, played by Bradley Cooper, waits for valet with Stu and Alan in this area.

The guys check into the hotel at this area.

Later they are seen walking across the lobby in this area.

The wedding chapel building was not an actual wedding chapel. The production built a facade over the building to make it appear like a wedding chapel.

LOCATION: 1236 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104

The hotel where Jade, played by Heather Graham, stays was formerly located at 3330 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89103, but has since been demolished.

Mr. Chow, played by Ken Jeong, emerges from the trunk nude in this area just outside of the Vegas strip.

LOCATION: Near E Mandalay Bay Rd / Haven St, Paradise, NV 89119 (GPS coordinates: 36°05’38.0″N, 115°10’07.6″W)

The guys get into a car accident next to this liquor store.

LOCATION: 917 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101

The scenes at Mike Tyson’s house were filmed at 22634 La Quilla Dr, Chatsworth, CA 91311.

Devil In A Blue Dress (1995)

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The 1995 film “Devil in a Blue Dress,” starring Denzel Washington, was filmed around Los Angeles, California. In the film, Easy Rawlins, played by Washington, lives in this home, which can be found near the West Adams neighborhood of L.A.

LOCATION: 2677 S Harcourt Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90016

The parade scenes were filmed next to this building in Downtown Los Angeles, which was also seen in the film “Ray.”

LOCATION: 426 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

The Todd Carter Foundation scenes were filmed at Mayfield Senior School in Pasadena. The same school has appeared in many films, including “The Lost World: Jurassic Park,” “Matilda,” “The Nutty Professor,” “Sneakers,” “Legally Blonde,” “All About Steve,” “State of Play,” “The Cutting Edge,” “The Shadow” and more.

LOCATION: 500 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena, CA 91105

Daphne, played by Jennifer Beals, talks to Todd Carter, played by Terry Kinney at the Griffith Observatory.  The location is a staple of film, appearing in such movies as “Rebel Without A Cause,” “La La Land,” “The Terminator,” “Under The Silver Lake” and dozens more.

LOCATION: 2800 E Observatory Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

Million Dollar Baby (2004)

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The 2004 Clint Eastwood film “Million Dollar Baby” was shot around Southern California. Early in the film, Frankie, played by Eastwood, speaks with Father Horvak outside of this church, which can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 940 Coeur D Alene Ave, Venice, CA 90291

Frankie’s house can be found in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of East L.A.

LOCATION: 5206 Argus Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90041

Scrap, played by Morgan Freeman, has dinner with Maggie, played by Hilary Swank, at the Broadway Diner. These scenes were filmed at the former Quality Cafe in Downtown L.A.  The diner was a one-time staple of films, appearing in “Training Day,” “Ghost World,” “Catch Me If You Can,” “Another Day In Paradise,” “(500) Days Of Summer” “Seven,” “The Rules Of Attraction,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It,” “The Heartbreak Kid” and many more.  However, it was not an actual restaurant open to the public.  Instead it was used solely for filming.  Unless the building was being set up for a production, most of the time it was closed up and locked by a large metal door covering the front windows.  So catching a glimpse of it was rare. Sadly, it ceased to function as a filming location and was completely renovated in 2014. The interior of the property no longer bears any resemblance inside to how it appeared in so many films.

LOCATION: 1238 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90017 (since closed and remodeled)

Maggie’s apartment can be found in Venice.

LOCATION: 20 Dudley Ct, Venice, CA 90291

Maggie buys her mom a new house, which can be found in Sun Valley.

LOCATION: 11115 Wicks St, Sun Valley, CA 91352

After Maggie sustains an injury, she is checked into a rehab facility. The exterior scenes were filmed at St Luke’s Hospital in Pasadena. The same hospital appeared in the films “Kill Bill,” “Flags of Our Fathers,” “La La Land,” “Faster,” “Starsky & Hutch,” “Halloween II” (1981) and more.

LOCATION: 2632 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107

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The Wolf Of Wall Street (2013)

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The 2013 Martin Scorsese film “The Wolf of Wall Street” was shot in primarily around New York and New Jersey, with some additional filming in London, England and Switzerland. The home of Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, can be found inside the Chestnut Hill Estates in Oyster Bay, New York. The neighborhood is on a private road, which is not gated, but marked as private.

LOCATION: 39 Chestnut Hill Dr, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 (GPS coordinates: 40°51’04.5″N, 73°33’49.8″W)

Jordan sets up shop with Donnie, played by Jonah Hill, launching their own scheme-based brokerage firm out of a former auto body shop. The building can be found in Ardsley, New York.

LOCATION: 701 Saw Mill River Rd, Ardsley, NY 10502

Jordan meets Naomi, played by Margot Robbie, at a party at this waterfront home, located in Port Washington, New York.

LOCATION: 10 Vanderbilt Dr, Port Washington, NY 11050

In one of the more memorable scenes of the film, Jordan drives to a country club to make a call on a public phone. As he finishes, the Quaaludes he took kick in and he loses most of his motor functions, struggling to make it down the stairs back to his car. These scenes were filmed at the Harrison Meadows Country Club in Harrison, New York.

LOCATION: 123 North St, Harrison, NY 10528

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Bewitched (2005)

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The 2005 film adaptation of “Bewitched,” starring Nicole Kidman and Will Ferrell, was filmed in Southern California. The home of Isabel, played by Kidman, can be found in Studio City.

LOCATION: 4427 Radford Ave, Studio City, CA 91607

Late in the film, Isabel and Jack, played by Ferrell, move into this home, located in Hancock Park.

LOCATION: 510 S Lucerne Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90020

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