The bittersweet, out-of-order romance is a love letter to the architecture of Downtown Los Angeles – filming among its historic buildings, from the Bradbury Building to a little hilltop park with a view the film made famous.
Where was (500) Days of Summer filmed?
(500) Days of Summer was filmed across Downtown Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building and the historic core.
Every (500) Days of Summer location, explained
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The bench – Angels Knoll
The couple’s favourite view came from Angels Knoll park in Downtown Los Angeles.
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The greeting-card office – the Bradbury Building
Tom’s world used the historic Bradbury Building in Downtown LA.
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Tom’s apartment – Main Street
Tom’s home used a building on South Main Street in the historic core.
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The historic core
The film celebrates the old architecture of Downtown Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Downtown Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building and the historic core Tom adores – is a real, accessible, architecturally rich district.
(500) Days of Summer Fun Facts
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A love letter to Downtown LA The film celebrates the historic architecture of Downtown Los Angeles.
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The Angels Knoll bench The couple’s favourite view came from a Downtown LA park.
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Told out of order The film jumps back and forth across 500 days of a relationship.
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'Not a love story' The film opens by insisting it is not a love story.
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Gordon-Levitt and Deschanel The film pairs Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was (500) Days of Summer filmed?
Across Downtown Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building and the historic core.
Where is the famous bench?
At Angels Knoll park in Downtown Los Angeles.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Downtown LA and the Bradbury Building are accessible.
Who directed the film?
Marc Webb.
Who stars in it?
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel.
