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Where was Grand Canyon filmed?

1991 film, directed by Lawrence Kasdan.

  • Utah

The story is set in Los Angeles, Arizona, about 530 miles (853 km) from where it was filmed.

Red pins: where it was filmed. Amber pins: where the story is set. Select a pin to see its name.

Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Los Angeles, Arizona
Filmed in
Utah
Distance
About 530 miles (853 km) between Los Angeles, Arizona and the nearest filming location.

About Grand Canyon

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Released
1991
Director
Lawrence Kasdan
Cast
Danny GloverSteve MartinKevin KlineMary McDonnellMary-Louise ParkerAlfre WoodardJeremy SistoPatrick MaloneK. Todd Freeman
Genre
Drama
Awards
Golden Bear; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films

The story

After attending a Lakers basketball game, an immigration lawyer named Mack finds himself at the mercy of potential muggers when his car breaks down in a bad part of Los Angeles late at night.

The muggers are talked out of their plans by Simon, a tow truck driver who arrives just in time.

Mack sets out to befriend Simon, despite their having nothing in common.

Famous lines from Grand Canyon

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona.Grand Canyon
  • I believe in evolution. But I also believe, when I hike the grand canyon and see it at sunset, that the hand of God is there also.Grand Canyon

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