Spike Lee’s soulful drama of a man’s last day of freedom is a love letter and a lament for New York – filmed across the city in the raw months after 9/11, with a haunting scene shot overlooking Ground Zero.
Where was 25th Hour filmed?
25th Hour was filmed across New York City – Greenwich Village, Harlem, and overlooking Ground Zero.
Every 25th Hour location, explained
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Ground Zero
A famous scene looks down on the World Trade Center site, filmed as it was being cleared after 9/11.
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Greenwich Village
Monty’s world used the West Village and Greenwich Village in New York.
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Harlem and the Upper East Side
Scenes ranged across Harlem and Manhattan.
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The city itself
The film is steeped in the mood of New York in a wounded moment.
Planning a visit
New York City – from Greenwich Village to the memorial where the towers stood – is the film’s real, accessible, deeply felt setting.
25th Hour Fun Facts
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Filmed in New York The film was shot across the city in the months after 9/11.
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A Ground Zero scene One striking scene looks down on the World Trade Center site as it was cleared.
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A post-9/11 mood The film became an early cinematic reckoning with the attacks.
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A Spike Lee film It’s one of director Spike Lee’s most acclaimed dramas.
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Norton leads Edward Norton stars as Monty, facing his last day before prison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was 25th Hour filmed?
Across New York City – Greenwich Village, Harlem, and overlooking Ground Zero.
Does it show Ground Zero?
Yes – a famous scene looks down on the World Trade Center site after 9/11.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – New York City and the 9/11 Memorial are accessible.
Who directed 25th Hour?
Spike Lee.
Who stars in 25th Hour?
Edward Norton.
