The groundbreaking blend of live action and animation, set in a 1947 Hollywood where cartoons are real, was filmed across Los Angeles and at England’s Elstree Studios, weaving toon characters into the real city.
Where was Who Framed Roger Rabbit filmed?
Who Framed Roger Rabbit was filmed in Los Angeles (Hollywood and Downtown) and at Elstree Studios in England.
Every Who Framed Roger Rabbit location, explained
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Toontown’s entrance – LA City Hall
The tunnel to Toontown used Los Angeles City Hall and the Second Street Tunnel.
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The car chase – the Hyperion Viaduct
The climactic chase used the Hyperion Avenue Viaduct in Los Angeles.
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Maroon Cartoons – Hollywood
The cartoon studio used Hollywood locations.
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Elstree Studios – England
Much of the live-action-and-animation work was done at Elstree Studios near London.
Planning a visit
Los Angeles – City Hall, the old tunnels and Hollywood – is the real, accessible backdrop to the film’s toon-filled city.
Who Framed Roger Rabbit Fun Facts
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Filmed in LA and England The film used Los Angeles locations and Elstree Studios near London.
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Toons meet the real world The film pioneered blending hand-drawn cartoons with live action.
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A cartoon crossover It famously featured characters from rival studios together.
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Special-effects Oscars The film won several Academy Awards for its groundbreaking effects.
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A noir with cartoons It’s a 1940s detective story set in a world where toons are real.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Who Framed Roger Rabbit filmed?
In Los Angeles (Hollywood and Downtown) and at Elstree Studios in England.
What is the entrance to Toontown?
It used Los Angeles City Hall and the Second Street Tunnel.
Can you visit the locations?
Yes – LA City Hall and the old tunnels are accessible.
Who directed it?
Robert Zemeckis.
When was it released?
1988.
