John Wick is a former hitman grieving the loss of his true love. When his home is broken into, robbed, and his dog killed, he is forced to return to action to exact revenge.
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The stylish action hit sends a grieving hitman on a rampage through a shadowy New York underworld of assassins and gold coins – filmed on location across the real city, from a Financial District hotel to a Brooklyn nightclub.
Where was John Wick filmed?
John Wick was filmed across New York City – the Financial District, Brooklyn and Long Island.
Every John Wick location, explained
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The Continental Hotel
The assassins’ safe-haven hotel used a building on Beaver Street in Manhattan‘s Financial District.
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The Red Circle club – Brooklyn
The neon-soaked nightclub shootout used a venue in Brooklyn.
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Manhattan streets
The film uses real New York throughout, from Woodside to Whitehall.
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Long Island – the finale
Some scenes reached out to Long Island.
Planning a visit
The film’s New York – the Financial District ‘Continental’ and the city’s streets – is a real, walkable stage for John Wick’s shadowy underworld.
John Wick Fun Facts
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A real New York underworld The film shot on location across the city, from the Financial District to Brooklyn.
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Directed by stunt veterans The film was made by former stuntmen, giving its action a distinctive, precise style.
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Keanu did his own action Keanu Reeves trained extensively to perform much of the gun-fu himself.
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It built a whole world The Continental Hotel and gold-coin economy spawned a sprawling franchise.
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It started with a dog The entire rampage is set off by the killing of Wick’s puppy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Wick set in New York?
Yes – and it was filmed on location across the city.
Where is the Continental Hotel?
Its lobby used a building on Beaver Street in Manhattan’s Financial District.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – the Financial District and Brooklyn are walkable parts of the city.
