JFK (1991)

The 1991 Oliver Stone film “JFK” was shot in New Orleans, Louisiana, Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. Early in the film, Jim Garrison, played by Kevin Costner, watches the events unfold surrounding the assassination of JFK from this bar.

LOCATION: 500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130

This home, located in the Garden District, served as the home of Jim Garrison.

LOCATION: 1408 First St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim walks through Lafayette Square, where he meets up with Bill and Lou, played by Michael Rooker and Jay O. Sanders respectively, in front of Galler Hall, which also appears in such films as “Bill & Ted Face The Music,” “Interview with the Vampire,” “Miller’s Crossing,” and “Runaway Jury,” as well as the TV show “NCIS: New Orleans.”

LOCATION: 545 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team visit the former office of Guy Bannister, played by Ed Asner. This really is within walking distance from the above location, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 701 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

Jim and his team then visit the John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building Fifth Circuit, which appears as a post office and former Office of Naval Intelligence. This too is within walking distance of the previous locations, as depicted in the film.

LOCATION: 600 Camp St, New Orleans, LA 70130

The trial of Clay Shaw, played by Tommy Lee Jones, takes place at the Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.

LOCATION: 2700 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119

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Uncle Buck (1989)

The 1989 John Hughes comedy “Uncle Buck,” like most Hughes’ films, was shot around the Chicago suburbs. In the film, Uncle Buck, played by John Candy, comes to babysit the kids at the Russell residence, which can be found in Evanston, where the director also filmed scenes for “Sixteen Candles” and “She’s Having A Baby.”

LOCATION: 2602 Lincoln St, Evanston, IL 60201

Just across the street is the home Buck mistakes as the Russell house when he first arrives.

LOCATION: 2609 Lincoln St, Evanston, IL 60201

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Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)

The 1987 John Hughes film “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” filmed scenes in Illinois, New York and Missouri. The home of Neal Page, played by Steve Martin, can be found in Kenilworth, about 30 minutes north of Chicago.

LOCATION: 230 Oxford Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043

Late in the film, Neal and Del Griffith, played by John Candy, can be seen walking together in the reverse view, down Warwick Road, as they approach the house.

LOCATION: Oxford Rd / Warwick Rd, Kenilworth, IL 60043

After being pulled over by a cop, Neal and Dell’s car is seen being towed in from of the Old Courthouse Arts Center in the town of Woodstock. The same location appears in the film “Groundhog Day.”

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LOCATION: 101 N Johnson St, Woodstock, IL 90068

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