12 Monkeys
12 Monkeys was primarily filmed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland, included the Eastern State Penitentiary (asylum) and BWI Airport.
8 Million Ways to Die
8 Million Ways to Die was filmed in both Los Angeles and El Segundo, with scenes spread across a range of distinct settings.
Armour of God
Armour of God was filmed primarily in Yugoslavia (now Slovenia and Croatia) and Austria, with notable scenes shot at the Predjama Castle in Postojna, Slovenia.
Bathory
Bathory (2008), directed by Juraj Jakubisko, was filmed across Central Europe, primarily in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Batteries Not Included
Batteries Not Included was primarily filmed in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City, with scenes in Times Square and at Universal Studios.
Blackadder
Blackadder was primarily filmed in the United Kingdom, with notable location shooting for the first series at Alnwick Castle in Northumberland, England.
Breathless
Breathless was shot primarily in and around Los Angeles, and it makes use of the city’s early-1980s character rather than treating it as a generic backdrop.
Bridge of Spies
Bridge of Spies is a 2015 historical film directed and co-produced by Steven Spielberg, written by Matt Charman and the Coen brothers, and starring Tom Hanks.
Das Boot
Das Boot is a 1981 West German war film written and directed by Wolfgang Petersen, produced by Günter Rohrbach, and starring Prochnow, Grönemeyer and Wennemann.
De dødes tjern
De dødes tjern story is set in the Østerdalen forests, the film’s lake and cabin atmosphere was created by combining several real locations closer to Oslo.
Deep Red
Deep Red was filmed primarily on location in Turin, Italy, over a 16-week period. Director Dario Argento chose Turin because he felt its "magical" atmosphere.
Demons
Demons was filmed over nine weeks in West Berlin and at De Paolis Studios in Rome. The iconic "Metropol" cinema exteriors were shot in Berlin.
Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever was primarily filmed in Las Vegas and Palm Springs, California, with additional scenes in Amsterdam, London, and at Pinewood Studios.
Dracula
Dracula, directed by John Badham and starring Frank Langella, was filmed primarily in Cornwall, England, with additional studio work at Twickenham Studios.
Dragonheart
Dragonheart was shot primarily in Slovakia, and its locations are a major reason why the medieval setting feels so convincing.
For Your Eyes Only
For Your Eyes Only was primarily filmed on location in Greece (Corfu and Meteora), Italy (Cortina d'Ampezzo), and at Pinewood Studios in the UK.
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is completely identified with New York, its locations were actually split between New York and Los Angeles in a very effective way.
Gold Run
Gold Run is a Norwegian drama based on the real life mission to keep Norway's gold reserve from getting into the hands of German soldiers during World War II.
Goldfinger
Goldfinger was shot across England, the United States and Switzerland, with Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire serving as the main production base.
Grand Hotel
The film Grand Hotel is closely tied to central Oslo, and its most important location is the real Grand Hotel, one of the city’s most famous historic hotels.
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is strongly identified with New York City, it was actually shot across New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz was shot primarily in Wells, Somerset, Edgar Wright’s home city, and the place is used so thoroughly that it becomes one of the film’s main characters.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was filmed across six countries, featuring iconic spots like Petra in Jordan, the Tabernas Desert and Monsul Beach in Spain, and Venice, Italy.
Jo Nesbo's Detective Hole
Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole is very closely tied to Oslo, and the city appears to have been used as a real dramatic environment rather than just a generic Scandinavian backdrop.
Key Largo
Key Largo is a 1948 American film noir crime drama directed by John Huston and starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall.
Lasse & Geir
Lasse & Geir was filmed on location in Oslo, Norway. Key scenes were shot in the suburbs of Bogerud and surrounding areas in eastern Oslo.
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia is a 1962 epic biographical adventure drama film directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel.
Licence to Kill
Licence to Kill is a 1989 spy film, the sixteenth in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the second and final film to star Timothy Dalton.
Max Manus
Max Manus: Man of War was primarily filmed on location in Oslo, Norway, with additional scenes shot in Scotland and studio work in Bærum.
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975) was filmed primarily in Scotland, with Doune Castle in Stirling used for Camelot, Castle Anthrax, and Swamp Castle.
Moonraker
Moonraker is a 1979 spy-fi film, the eleventh in the James Bond series produced by Eon Productions, and the fourth to star Roger Moore as the…
Moving Violations
Moving Violations is a 1985 American comedy directed by Neal Israel and built around a group of hopelessly mismatched drivers who end up in traffic school…
No Time to Die
No Time to Die was primarily filmed at Pinewood Studios in the UK, with extensive shooting in Italy, Norway, Jamaica, the Faroe Islands, and Scotland.
Nosferatu
Nosferatu was primarily filmed on location in Germany and Slovakia. Key German locations included Lübeck. Carpathian scenes were shot in Slovakia.
Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht
Werner Herzog's Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht (1979) was primarily filmed in the Netherlands, Czechoslovakia, and West Germany.
Nude on the Moon
Nude on the Moon most distinctive location is Coral Castle in Homestead, Florida, which was used for the Moon sequences and even in the film’s credits.
Octopussy
Octopussy (1983) was primarily filmed in Udaipur, India—featuring the Lake Palace Hotel, Monsoon Palace, and Jagdish Temple.
Old Dracula
Old Dracula film was shot in England, with Elstree Studios in Borehamwood serving as the production base for interiors, while location work was around London.
Pax
Pax is tied thematically to both Norway and Sweden, with the journey between Stockholm and Oslo forming the central axis of the story.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg based on a story by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman.
Rocky
Rocky is inseparable from Philadelphia, and it uses the city as a real working-class environment rather than a polished backdrop.
Rocky III
Rocky III was shot across several American cities, but Philadelphia remains its centre, where the Philadelphia Museum of Art is the most famous location.
Schindler's List
Schindler's List is a 1993 American epic historical drama film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg and written by Steven Zaillian.
Seinfeld
Seinfeld is inseparable from New York in tone, most of the series was filmed in Los Angeles. The series used real New York locations for key establishing shots.
Sentimental Value
Sentimental Value was primarily filmed in Oslo, Norway, with additional scenes in Deauville, France, and Strömstad, Sweden.
Sky Riders
Sky Riders (1976) is an American action-adventure film directed by Douglas Hickox. It is best remembered for its pioneering use of hang gliding in cinema, featuring…
Star Wars
Star Wars: A New Hope was primarily filmed at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, England, with extensive on-location shooting in Tunisia and Guatemala.
Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones
Star Wars: Attack of the Clones (also known as Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones) is a 2002 American epic space opera film directed by George Lucas.
Superbad
Although the story in Superbad feels like a generic American suburb, the film was shot primarily in the Los Angeles area.
Suspiria
Suspiria (1977) was primarily filmed in Italy, with studio work done at De Paolis Studios in Rome and exteriors shot in Munich, Germany.
Tenet
Tenet was filmed across seven countries, with major scenes shot in Estonia, Italy, and Norway. Other key locations included India, Denmark, UK, and California.
The Blues Brothers
The Blues Brothers was shot largely on location in and around Chicago, and the city is absolutely central to its identity.
The Devil Rides Out
The Devil Rides Out is a 1968 British horror film. Although the film feel associated with Hammer, it also made effective use of real English locations.
The Exorcist
The Exorcist (1973) was primarily filmed in Georgetown (Washington, D.C.), New York City, and Iraq.
The Jim Gaffigan Show
The Jim Gaffigan Show is an American sitcom that ran from 2015 to 2016 and was created by Jim Gaffigan and Peter Tolan. Starring Gaffigan as…
The Ninth Gate
The Ninth Gate was shot across France, Portugal and Spain, and those locations are a huge part of its distinctive look.
The Nun
The 2018 horror film The Nun was filmed entirely on location in Romania. Key filming locations included the 15th-century Corvin Castle in Hunedoara.
The Omen
The 1976 horror classic The Omen was primarily filmed in England. Additional scenes were shot in Rome and Jerusalem
The Satanic Rites of Dracula
The Satanic Rites of Dracula was shot in and around London and Hertfordshire. Studio work was done at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood.
The Snowman
The Snowman is a 2017 psychological thriller film directed by Tomas Alfredson and written by Peter Straughan, Hossein Amini, and Søren Sveistrup.
The Tenant
The Tenant (1976) was filmed on location in Paris, France, with notable scenes shot around the 9th, 10th, and 18th arrondissements.
The Worst Person in the World
The Worst Person in the World was primarily filmed in Oslo, Norway, which director Joachim Trier treats as a central character in the story.
When Harry Met Sally…
When Harry Met Sally… is strongly associated with New York City, and it uses the city as more than a postcard backdrop.