Bradbury Building, 300-310, South Broadway, Gallery Row, Historic Core, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Ennis House, Glendower Avenue, Los Feliz Neighborhood Council District, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90027, United States of America
Ridley Scott’s rain-soaked vision of a dystopian future Los Angeles was filmed in the real Los Angeles itself – using the very landmarks of the city, from the Bradbury Building’s iron atrium to Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House.
Where was Blade Runner filmed?
Blade Runner was filmed across Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building, the Ennis House, and Downtown LA, with studio work at Warner Bros.
Every Blade Runner location, explained
1
Sebastian’s home – the Bradbury Building
J.F. Sebastian’s decaying apartment is the wrought-iron interior of the Bradbury Building in Downtown Los Angeles.
2
Deckard’s apartment – the Ennis House
Deckard’s home used the Mayan-inspired Ennis House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
3
The streets – Downtown LA
The neon, rain-soaked streets used Downtown Los Angeles and the Warner Bros backlot.
4
The future city
The towering cityscape combined LA locations with studio sets and effects.
Planning a visit
The Bradbury Building and the Ennis House are real Los Angeles landmarks – the architectural heart of the film’s future noir.
Blade Runner Fun Facts
1
Future LA is real LA The dystopian 2019 Los Angeles was built from the real city’s landmarks.
2
The Bradbury Building Sebastian’s home is the historic Bradbury Building, a favourite film location.
3
A Frank Lloyd Wright home Deckard’s apartment used the Wright-designed Ennis House.
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'Tears in rain' Roy Batty’s final monologue became one of cinema’s most quoted speeches.
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A slow-burn classic Modest at release, the film became one of the most influential in sci-fi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Blade Runner filmed?
Across Los Angeles – the Bradbury Building, the Ennis House, and Downtown LA, with studio work at Warner Bros.
What is Deckard's apartment?
The Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House in Los Angeles.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Bradbury Building is open, and the Ennis House is a famous landmark.
