Pass Lake Loop / PNW national scenic trail, Skagit County, Washington, United States of America
Scene: (funeral pyre erected at Rosario Head)
Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
Scene: (Snohomish river bank: Noam Chomsky party)
Main Street, Sultan, Snohomish County, Washington, United States of America
Scene: (Coastal Community Bank)
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88005, United States of America
Scene: (Jack and Abigail's hometown)
873, Orchard Avenue, Gold Bar, Snohomish County, Washington, 98251, United States of America
Scene: (Gold Bar Family Grocer where Ben fakes a heart attack)
873, Orchard Avenue, Gold Bar, Snohomish County, Washington, 98251, United States of America
Scene: (bus pulled over by policeman)
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
Nambé Foundry Showroom, 2109, Calle de Parian, Mesilla Historic Commercial District, Mesilla, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88046, United States of America
Scene: (New Mexico Film Office)
Kingsbury Road, Chelan County, Washington, United States of America
30, Lake Street, Kirkland, King County, Washington, 98033, United States of America
Scene: (Hospital/ER scenes at Evergreenhealth hospital)
5th Street, Index, Snohomish County, Washington, 98256, United States of America
Scene: (Index General Store)
57, Southwest 2nd Street, Chehalis, Lewis County, Washington, 98532, United States of America
Scene: (Uncle Sam billboard)
Third Central Plaza, 300, Central Avenue Northwest, Martineztown-Santa Barbara, Barelas, Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, 87102, United States of America
Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88005, United States of America
Scene: (in laws' villa)
The story of a father raising his children off-grid in the wilderness is steeped in the forests of the Pacific Northwest – filming in the woods and small towns of Washington State, with the family’s road trip reaching New Mexico.
Where was Captain Fantastic filmed?
Captain Fantastic was filmed in Washington State – Snohomish County – and in New Mexico.
Every Captain Fantastic location, explained
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The wilderness – Washington State
The family’s off-grid forest home used the woods of Snohomish County in Washington State.
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The small towns – Sultan and Gold Bar
The road-trip stops used real towns like Sultan and Gold Bar in Washington.
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New Mexico – the relatives
The grandparents’ home used Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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The Pacific Northwest
The forests and rivers of the Pacific Northwest define the film’s world.
Planning a visit
The forests and small towns of Snohomish County in Washington State – the film’s off-grid wilderness – are a beautiful, accessible corner of the Pacific Northwest.
Captain Fantastic Fun Facts
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Filmed in the Pacific Northwest The off-grid wilderness used the forests of Washington State.
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A New Mexico detour The family’s road trip reached Las Cruces, New Mexico.
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Mortensen leads Viggo Mortensen earned an Oscar nomination for the film.
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A festival favourite The film was a hit on the independent-film circuit.
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Real wilderness The genuine Pacific Northwest forests ground the family’s life.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Captain Fantastic filmed?
In Washington State (Snohomish County) and New Mexico.
Where is the wilderness home?
In the forests of Snohomish County, Washington State.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Snohomish County forests and small towns are accessible.
