Movies Filmed In Vancouver
By Matt Coolen
Basically I put this together because all of the lists I've found about the movies that have been filmed in Vancouver have all been pretty terrible, and it seems like alot of people always ask about this.
I know there are tons I'm missing but for the most part they aren't huge movies, also I'll keep updating this as time goes on.
Hot Rod (2007)
Starring: Andy Samberg, Bill Hader
Mr. I'm on a boat wants to be a stunt man like his daddy in this and raises money to save his step dad's life...so he can beat him up.
40 Days & 40 Nights (2002)
Starring: Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossaman
Josn Hartnett goes crazy and gives up sex for 40, hilarity ensues....well sorta. PS - that flower pedal scene. It would never go down like that.
War (2007)
Starring: Jason Stathom, Jet Li
Pretty good flick filmed in and around Coal Harbor, Stathom is an FBI agent going after revenge after someone killed his partner. The usual kick ass and take names sorta deal you would expect with a twist a predictable as Stathom saving the day.
The Accused (1988)
Starring: Jody Foster and Kelly McGillis.
Woman gets raped. Woman gets revenge. Great flick, Foster is the woman's lawyer.
Bird on a Wire (1990)
Starring: Mel Gibson and Goldie Hawn
Gibson fakes his death and hooks up with his gf Hawn from his previous life. Goldie ends up buying a house in Vancouver after fliming here!
88 Minutes (2007)
Starring: Al Pacino
Catch Al Pacino running all over Davie street looking for a man. Not like that, the man is a killer.
Butterfly Effect (2004)
Starring: Ashton Kutcher and Amy Smart.
With the flap of a butterfly's wings the world can change, so Kutcher should stop trying to change the past or you might end up with no arms.
The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Starring: Vin Diesel, Judy Dench.
Sci fi kids love Pitch Black so they couldn't wait for this to come out, BC loved how big the budget was, Diesel likes looking at himself in tight clothes. Win, win.
The Crush (1993)
Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone
14 year old crazy girl goes after grown up and ruins his life. Moral of story = if a 14 year old girl hits on you call the cops.
Dreamcatcher (2003)
Starring: Morgan Freeman, Jason Lee.
Alien larvae mess with some people in a cottage then a huge pandemic breaks out or something along those lines. Stephen king, you are. Strange guy.
Watchmen (2009)
Starring: Mailin Akerman, Billy Crudup
Graphic novel (thick comic book) comes to life in a seriously cool flick abut a guy killing off super heros.
Fantastic Four (2005)
Starring: Jessica Alba, Michael Chiklis.
Flimed in the Coal Harbor area, made to look like New York. Jessica Alba.
Final Destination Saga (Began in 2000)
Starring: Devon Sawa, Kerr Smith
Some kids cheat death, they all die, more kids cheat death, they all die. Crystal Lowe and Chelan Simmons die in a tanning bed. More people die after they cheat death. 3D version comes out in 2009.
Night At The Museum 1 & 2 (2006 & 2009)
Starring: Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson
Ben Stiller is nice guy down on his luck, who works as a security guard at NYC museum, where everything comes to life after dark.
Rumble In The Bronx (1995)
Starring: Jackie Chan
Jackie Chan makes his North America break through flick as the guy that does all his own stunts in a movie that takes place in New York, with all the North Shore mountains in the background.
Insomnia (2002)
Starring: AL Pacino, Robin Williams
Robin Williams takes off the Mrs. Doubtfire dress and plays a killer in Alaska, while Pacino has a tough time sleeping in 24hr daylight.
Are We There Yet (2005)
Starring: Ice Cube
Ice Cube takes on children's flicks when he takes a couple kids on a road trip to Vancouver, and well, is stuck with kids on a road trip.
Freddy vs. Jason (2003)
Starring: Robert Englund, Kelly Rowland
A bunch of teenagers get killed while have sex. Freddy fights Jason. Whichever one lives will get another sequel, the one that dies probably will too.
Good Luck Chuck (2007)
Starring: Dane Cook, Jessica Alba
Every time Dane Cook does a girl, they get married, hundreds of girls try to do him and he gets lonely. Poor guy.
Alive (1993)
Starring: Ethan Hawk and Vincent Spano.
A plane crashes in snowy mountains and after being stuck for a while they eat each other. Based on a true story.
The 6th Day (2000)
Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Robert Duvall.
Schwarzenegger plays an amazing role (if you could only type sarcasm) in this sci fi flick, where the Vancouver library plays the best role as bad guy's headquarters.
I, Robot (2004)
Starring: Will Smith
Robots are built to help people but they flip and start killing people. The fresh prince saves the day.
It (1990)
Starring: John Ritter
Great, I didn't know this was filmed here, now that I do I'll never feel safe again. Imagine that clown in your backyard
Jennifer's Body (2009)
Starring: Megan Fox
Fox plays an incredibly hot girl. She kills guys. Turns into some type of monster. Still hot none the less.
Scooby Doo (2002)
Starring: Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Matthew Lillard
Shaggy, Scooby and the crew solve more mysteries and yadda yadda. The cartoons were better.
Elf (2003)
Starring: Will Farrell
An elf finds out he's really a human and leaves the north pole to find his father. His father thinks he's crazy until he saves Santa's life. Classic story. Vancouver does a great job as NYC.
Juno (2007)
Starring: Michael Cera, Ellen Page
Two young Canadians (in real life) have sex in a chair, one gets pregnant and goes through the trials of giving it up for adoption. Great movie.
Tron 2.0 (2011)
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Olivia Wilde
The Sequel to the classic movie. Thety made the Shangri - la look awesome for this flick. Olivia Wilde has been seen a few times on the Grouse Grind during filming.
Twilight (2008)
New Moon (2009)
Eclipse (2010)
Starring: Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart
Probably has the biggest cult following of it's time. A teen vampire saga based on the book series that sold gazillions of copies. The cast has been spotted all over the city, but nowhere more than Glowbal Grill and Satay Bar.
2012 (2010)
Starring: John Cusak
December 21st, 2012 the world is going to end. Or so they say. Check out this huge budget blockbuster to see what your doom will be.
The Death And Life Of Charlie St. Cloud (2010)
Starring: Zac Efron
Guys may call him gay, but Efron has a bigger following of ladies then Kevin Costner (I kid). During fliming in Vancouver Zac Efron has been spotted at Coast Restaurant.
