Movies in Philadelphia: Explore Famous Filming Locations

April 23, 2020/in Culture & History, Culture & History, Ideas, News, Virtual Experiences /by Philadelphia

With incredible and varied landscapes, diverse architectural styles and vibrant neighborhoods, Philadelphia is a major film-making hub. Many Hollywood producers have featured the iconic city of Philadelphia in movies. Discover Philadelphia has created a great guide to help visitors explore these amazing film locations.

Think of Rocky triumphantly running up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Bruce Willis’s tormented character in the Eastern State Penitentiary in 12 Monkeys and the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air shootin’ some B-ball outside of the school.

Other blockbusters movies in Philadelphia include The Sixth Sense, Philadephia and National Treasure.

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