When it comes to movie scenes and film attractions, Queens has some killer ones. Literally! A ton of mafia movies and films have been shot here. But if mafia movies aren’t your thing, don’t worry—this list below features everything from Zoolander to Gotham. Check it out for yourself!
Pepsi Cola Sign
The beloved Coca-Cola sign has been featured in various movies, including King Kong, Bonnie and Clyde, Blade Runner, and of course, Spider-Man (2002).
See MoreFlushing Meadows Corona Park
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been featured in films like "Men in Black," Marvel movies, and "Black Rain." It is known for its iconic Unisphere.
See MoreMuseum of the Moving Image
The Museum of the Moving Image, located in Astoria, Queens, has connections to iconic films like The Wiz, Goodfellas, Men in Black, All That Jazz, and classic Marx Brothers movies. Its proximity to Kaufman Astoria Studios has made it a notable landmark in film and television production history.
See More33 St - Rawson St
Numerous TV shows and movies have been shot here at this subway station, including "Manifest," "The Sopranos," Gossip Girl, and Sex and the City. Filmmakers are drawn to Long Island City's unique blend of industrial heritage and contemporary urban scenery. It might be most famous for its scenes in "A Star is Born" featuring Lady Gaga!
See MoreEd Koch Queensboro Bridge
I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse." This iconic line comes from The Godfather, widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made. The film’s production featured multiple Queens locations, such as Woodside, Calvary Cemetery, and the Queensboro Bridge. Calvary Cemetery, located in Woodside, serves as the backdrop for Don Vito Corleone’s funeral procession.
See MoreJackson Hole
The Jackson Hole Diner was a key filming location in the 1990 Martin Scorsese crime film Goodfellas. The scene where Henry Hill and Tommy DeVito steal a truck was filmed here.
See MoreThe West Side Tennis Club
Wes Anderson's critically acclaimed film The Royal Tenenbaums was primarily shot in New York City, featuring an exceptional cast including Gene Hackman, Anjelica Huston, Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Stiller, Luke and Owen Wilson, Bill Murray, and Danny Glover. The movie was filmed across the city at spots such as the Charles H. Tuttle Mansion in Harlem (serving as the Tenenbaum house), the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, Trinity Cemetery, City Island in the Bronx, and, of course, this iconic tennis club. Who can forget those outfits?!
See MoreCalvary Cemetery
Prominently featured in several films, most notably The Godfather, the cemetery serves as the backdrop for the emotionally charged funeral scene of Don Vito Corleone. Smaller appearances can also be found in John Wick, Gotham, and Zoolander.
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