40+ Famous Movie Scene Locations in Real Life

Movies are a window into another world. Whether the genre is period dramas or action, the hours spent immersed in the story are otherworldly. However, some movies not only make you feel events in real time but also leave lasting impressions. The important shots stay with you long after the credits roll out. Here are some real-life movie locations which became sets for iconic scenes.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

This is the seventh movie in the Star Wars franchise, which was highly anticipated by fans. Released in 2015, the epic addition to the space saga came 30 years after the last release.

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The movie was shot at multiple locations, and one of them was Puzzlewood, a forester area in Cardiff. The scenes starred Rey, played by Daisy Ridley, and the droid BB-8. The green forest helps add intrigue to this compelling movie.

Raiders of the Lost Ark

This 1981 action-adventure movie is the first with actor Harrison Ford donning the hat (literally) to play the iconic archaeologist Indiana Jones. This movie did great at the box office!

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One location where the movie was shot is the San Francisco City Hall, with the character of Jones and his love interest Marion standing on the steps, decked up in formal attire.

Good Will Hunting

A touching movie, Good Will Hunting is sure to move even the cold-hearted with its beautiful storyline. The film follows Will, played by Matt Damon, a mathematical genius who has trouble with his emotional life.

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A poignant scene was shot on the park bench between Damon's Will and his therapist Sean, played by Robin Williams. Fans of the movie can sit in the same place as the duo at the Boston Common Park, where the scene was actually shot.

Die Hard With a Vengeance

If you're a die-hard Die Hard fan (see what we did there?), this location is for you. The scene is from the third part of the series, released in 1995.

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The scene features protagonist lieutenant John Mclane, starring Bruce Willis, and Samuel. L. Jackson, as his reluctant partner Zeus Carver. Though we couldn't find the exact location, it's a subway station in New York!