Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge, 19, North Water Street, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, 63701, United States of America
Scene: (location)
119, Themis Street, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, 63701, United States of America
Scene: (The Bar)
Giant City State Park, Antioch Lane, Union County, Illinois, 62920, United States of America
Scene: (main lodge lobby, Amy's hiding place)
The Last Bookstore, 453, South Spring Street, Gallery Row, Historic Core, Downtown, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90013, United States of America
Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, 10500, Civic Center Drive, Central South, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California, 91730, United States of America
Scene: (District manager David M. "Murph" Murphy)
Burbank Village Walk, 201, East Angeleno Avenue, Burbank, Los Angeles County, California, 91502, United States of America
Rancho Cucamonga City Hall, 10500, Civic Center Drive, Central South, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County, California, 91730, United States of America
Elliot School Road, Moniteau County, Missouri, United States of America
JO Pass Trail, Tulare County, California, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
David Fincher’s razor-sharp thriller unfolds in a struggling Missouri river town – and rather than fake it, Fincher shot in the real Cape Girardeau, whose Main Street, bar and riverside became the unsettling world of the Dunnes’ marriage.
Where was Gone Girl filmed?
Gone Girl was filmed in Cape Girardeau, Missouri (as North Carthage), with scenes in Illinois and Los Angeles.
Every Gone Girl location, explained
1
North Carthage – Cape Girardeau
The fictional town of North Carthage is really Cape Girardeau, a river town in Missouri, including its Main Street and bar.
2
The Dunnes’ house
Nick and Amy’s home used a real house in Cape Girardeau.
3
The lodge – Giant City State Park
Amy’s hideaway lodge used Giant City State Park across the river in Illinois.
4
Los Angeles interiors
Some interiors, including a bookstore, used Los Angeles.
Planning a visit
Cape Girardeau, Missouri – the film’s North Carthage – is a real river town whose Main Street and riverfront ground the whole story.
Gone Girl Fun Facts
1
North Carthage is Cape Girardeau The fictional town is really the river town of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
2
Fincher shot the real town Rather than fake it, the production used genuine Cape Girardeau locations.
3
Based on a bestseller It adapts Gillian Flynn’s hugely popular novel, which she also scripted.
4
The 'Cool Girl' monologue Amy’s searing speech became one of the film’s most talked-about moments.
5
A twist-driven thriller The film’s mid-point reveal reframes the entire story.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Carthage in real life?
It’s Cape Girardeau, a river town in Missouri.
Did they film in a real town?
Yes – Fincher shot in the real Cape Girardeau rather than faking it.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Cape Girardeau’s Main Street and riverfront are accessible.
Is Gone Girl based on a book?
Yes – Gillian Flynn’s novel, which she adapted herself.
