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Where was Wayne's World filmed?

1992 film, directed by Penelope Spheeris.

  • California

The story is set in Wisconsin, about 1,667 miles (2,683 km) from where it was filmed.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
Wisconsin
Filmed in
California
Distance
About 1,667 miles (2,683 km) between Wisconsin and the nearest filming location.

About Wayne's World

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Released
1992
Director
Penelope Spheeris
Cast
Mike MyersDana CarveyRob LoweTia CarrereDonna DixonBrian Doyle-MurrayLara Flynn BoyleLee TergesenKurt FullerAlice Cooper
Genre
BuddyComedyMusical
Based on
Wayne's World
Awards
MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Duo

The story

While cruising with friends in Garth's car, the Mirthmobile, Wayne stops to admire a 1964 Fender Stratocaster in a shop window.

Wayne learns Cantonese to impress Cassandra at a later encounter.

Their contract obliges them to give a promotional interview to their sponsor, Noah Vanderhoff, who owns a franchise of amusement arcades.

Famous lines from Wayne's World

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

  • Oh really?Attendant
  • Careful. Hey!Attendant
  • Is that true?Cassandra
  • May I help you?Attendant
  • No Stairway. Denied!Wayne

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