Cape Ann Museum, 27, Pleasant Street, Central Gloucester Historic District, Five Pound Island, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01930, United States of America
Scene: (area where most of the action takes place)
6, Herrick Court, Central Gloucester Historic District, Five Pound Island, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, 01930, United States of America
Scene: (Lee confronted Randi.)
Worcester Road, Coldbrook Springs, Oakham, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01068, United States of America
Decatur County, Kansas, United States of America
Kenneth Lonergan’s aching drama of grief is inseparable from the wintry coast of Massachusetts – and filmed in the very town it’s named for, Manchester-by-the-Sea, along with the fishing harbours and clapboard streets of Cape Ann.
Where was Manchester by the Sea filmed?
Manchester by the Sea was filmed on Massachusetts’s Cape Ann – the town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, plus Gloucester and Beverly.
Every Manchester by the Sea location, explained
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Manchester-by-the-Sea – the town
The film shot in the real Manchester-by-the-Sea, the coastal Massachusetts town it’s named for.
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Gloucester and the harbours
The fishing-town and boat scenes used the harbours of Gloucester and Cape Ann.
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Beverly – the funeral
Some scenes, including the funeral home, used Beverly, Massachusetts.
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The New England winter
The film’s bleak, beautiful winter coast is central to its story of grief.
Planning a visit
Manchester-by-the-Sea and the harbours of Cape Ann are real, picturesque New England coastal towns – the authentic, wintry heart of the film.
Manchester by the Sea Fun Facts
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Named for the real town The film shot in the actual Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.
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Cape Ann's harbours The fishing scenes used the real harbours of Gloucester and Cape Ann.
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Affleck won an Oscar Casey Affleck won Best Actor for his restrained, devastating performance.
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A wintry mood The bleak New England winter is essential to the film’s tone.
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An acclaimed script Kenneth Lonergan won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Manchester by the Sea filmed in the real town?
Yes – in the actual Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, and around Cape Ann.
Where were the harbour scenes filmed?
In Gloucester and around Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Manchester-by-the-Sea and Cape Ann are accessible coastal towns.
