After a selfish L.A. yuppie learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't know existed, he absconds with his brother and sets out across the country, hoping to gain a larger inheritance.
Fountain Square Parking, Vine Street, Main Street Historic District, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States of America
Caesars Palace, 3570, Jay Sarno Way, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89109, United States of America
South Main Street, Downtown Las Vegas, Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, 89101, United States of America
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building Plaza, Northwest 4th Street, Central Business District, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, 73106, United States of America
The Oscar-winning road movie crosses America from Cincinnati to Las Vegas – and filmed the whole journey along the way, taking in a classic Route 66 motel and the card tables of Caesars Palace.
Where was Rain Man filmed?
Rain Man was filmed across the US – Cincinnati, a Route 66 stretch through Oklahoma, and Las Vegas (Caesars Palace) – with California scenes.
Every Rain Man location, explained
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Cincinnati – the start
Charlie’s reunion with his brother Raymond used Cincinnati, Ohio, and nearby Kentucky (the Wallbrook institution).
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Route 66 – the road trip
The cross-country drive used classic Route 66 stops in Oklahoma, including the Big 8 Motel in El Reno.
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Las Vegas – Caesars Palace
The famous card-counting sequence used Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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California
The journey ends toward California, with a train station scene in Santa Ana.
Planning a visit
Caesars Palace in Las Vegas is the film’s glitziest stop, and the Route 66 towns of Oklahoma – like El Reno – preserve the road-trip Americana at the film’s heart.
Rain Man Fun Facts
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A real Route 66 road trip The cross-country drive used classic Route 66 stops, including the Big 8 Motel in El Reno, Oklahoma.
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Caesars Palace hosts the finale The card-counting sequence was filmed at the real Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
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'I'm an excellent driver' Raymond’s line became one of the film’s most quoted moments.
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It won Best Picture Rain Man took the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Dustin Hoffman winning Best Actor.
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A famous car The brothers’ 1949 Buick Roadmaster is almost a character in itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the casino scene in Rain Man filmed?
At Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.
Did they film along Route 66?
Yes – the road trip used classic Route 66 stops in Oklahoma.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – Caesars Palace and Route 66 towns like El Reno are accessible.
