Welcome to part 5 of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Left images are from the actual films and to the right are my visits to the spots.

You may also be interested in Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7 and Part 8.

Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

Once Upon a Time in America scene, Dumbo, Brooklyn Once Upon a Time in America: Dumbo, Brooklyn

Sergio Leone’s epic final film is set in New York city, where arguably the most iconic shot is from the Brooklyn side. The intersection of Water St and Washington St has a nice view of the Manhattan Bridge between the old brick warehouses.

The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

The Adjustment Bureau scene, Brooklyn Bridge park, New York The Adjustment Bureau: Brooklyn Bridge park, New York

The Adjustment Bureau has scenes all over New York city. Here David Norris (Matt Damon) is holding a speech at the ferry stop next to East River, just by the Brooklyn Bridge.

The Adjustment Bureau scene, Top of the rock, New York The Adjustment Bureau: Top of the rock, New York

David Norris (Matt Damon) and Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) finally end up at the roof of Rockefeller Center. It’s usually crowded by tourists, so don’t expect it to be empty.

The Avengers (2012)

Avengers scene, Bethesda Terrace, New York The Avengers: Bethesda Terrace, New York

The Avengers assemble one final time at the terrace overlooking Bethesda fountain. Here we have Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), Captain America (Chris Evans), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk) and Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr) admiring the clouds.

John Wick (2014)

John Wick, Bethesda Fountain, New York John Wick: Bethesda Fountain, New York

Every man and woman with a gun in New York city is out to get John Wick (Keanu Reeves), but it comes with a price. In the end, Ms Perkins learns what it means to cross the rules of The Continental.

John Wick 2 (2017)

John Wick 2, Bethesda Fountain, New York John Wick 2: Bethesda Fountain, New York

The same location as the ending of the first film can also be seen in the final scene of John Wich chapter 2, where John have a chat with Winston Scott (Ian McShane).

John Wick 2, Brooklyn Bridge, New York John Wick 2: Brooklyn Bridge, New York

John even finds the time to casually walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan.

Spider-Man 3 (2007)

Spider-Man 3 scene, Bow Bridge, New York Spider-Man 3: Bow Bridge, New York

Few heroes are as connected to New York city as Spiderman. In the third one, Spiderman (Tobey Maguire) meets up with Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst) on the Bow Bridge.

Night at the Museum (2006)

Night at the Museum scene, Bow Bridge, New York Night at the Museum: Bow Bridge, New York

The Bow Bridge is a very popular movie location. In the first Night at the Museum, Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) takes a walk over the same bridge.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

When Harry Met Sally scene, Katz’s Delicatessen, New York When Harry Met Sally: Katz’s Delicatessen, New York

The classic romantic comedy with Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) have scenes all over New York. The most famous location from the movie has been decorated with a sign hanging from the roof, stating “Where Harry Met Sally… Hope you have what she had! Enjoy!”.

When Harry Met Sally scene, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York When Harry Met Sally: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The couple can also be seen at a lot of iconic NYC locations, such as the Egyptian section at The Met.

Home Alone 2 (1992)

Home Alone 2 scene, Gapstow Bridge, New York Home Alone 2: Gapstow Bridge, New York

Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) meets up with the “pigeon lady” (Brenda Fricker) near Gapstow Bridge in a cold Central Park.

National Treasure (2004)

National Treasure scene, White House, Washington DC National Treasure: White House, Washington DC

Benjamin Franklin Gates (Nicolas Cage) and the rest of the gang from National Treasure make sure to be visible all over the capital while planning their secret heist. First posing at the White House…

National Treasure scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC National Treasure: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

They have a discussion on the steps leading up to Lincoln Memorial at the western end of The Mall.

National Treasure scene, Library of Congress, Washington DC National Treasure: Library of Congress, Washington DC

They even visit the Main Reading Room of Library of Congress. Quite a tour of DC.

X-Men First Class (2011)

X-Men First Class scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC X-Men First Class: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Magneto (Michael Fassbender) and Professor X (James McAvoy) also enjoy sitting on the hard stairs of Lincoln Memorial…

X-Men First Class scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC X-Men First Class: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

…but the view at sunset is totally worth it. Of course I had to sit in the same place as Magneto did.

In the Line of Fire (1993)

In the Line of Fire scene, Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC In the Line of Fire: Lincoln Memorial, Washington DC

Clint Eastwood is usually seen with a large gun in San Francisco, but here his character Frank Horrigan chills out with Lilly Raines (Rene Russo) at the Lincoln Memorial, on the other side of the country.

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