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... you expect to see some stars, but we know that DUMBO is the biggest star of all! DUMBO has been featured constantly on the silver screen. See for yourself this infinite scroll !

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Find your favorite dumbo moments in movies like “Once Upon a Time in America”, “Bridge of Spies”, “27 Dresses”, “John Wick”, and “The Amazing Spiderman 2”, to tv shows like “Gotham”, “Gossip Girl”, and “Boardwalk Empire”, as well as music videos for Sam Smith, Janet Jackson, Daddy Yankee, and Big Bang.

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FILMS SHOT IN DUMBO

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Your Place or Mine (2023)
Directed by Aline Brosh McKenna with scenes on Water Street.
Past Lives (2023)
Directed by Celine Song with scenes in Brooklyn Bridge Park and Jane's Carousel.
C’mon C’mon (2021)
Directed by Mike Mills. Featuring views from the Manhattan side of the Brooklyn Bridge, looking towards DUMBO.
JOKER (2019)
Directed by Todd Phillips. Scenes filmed in DUMBO.
THE MEN IN BLACK INTERNATIONAL (2019)
Directed by F. Gary Gray.
JOHN WICK 2 (2017)
Directed by Chad Stahelski. DUMBO scenes at 135 Plymouth Street featuring the Manhattan Bridge.
THE DARK TOWER (2017)
Directed by Nikolaj Arcel. DUMBO scenes shot at Plymouth Street and Adams Street. The Dixie Pig’s location is actually on 135 Plymouth Street and Anchorage Place.
Brooklyn Made (2016)
Directed by Spike Lee and in collaboration with The Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and with scenes in Brooklyn Bridge Park and on Washington Street.
MONEY MONSTER (2016)
Directed by Jodie Foster. DUMBO scenes were shot on Jay Street.
Beatbox (2015)
Directed by Andrew Dresher.
Beijing, New York (2015)
Directed by Rain Li with scenes on Washington Street (towards the Manhattan Bridge) and at the York Street F.
Bridge of Spies (2015)
Directed by Steven Spielberg with scenes on Anchorage Place.
WEDGERINO (2015)
Directed by Aaron Wertheimer.
THE WANNABE (2015)
Directed by Nick Sandow.
JANE WANTS A BOYFRIEND (2015)
Directed by William C. Sullivan. Scenes at the DUMBO waterfront.
Me and Kaminski (2015)
Directed by Wolfgang Becker. DUMBO scenes were filmed at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE (2015)
Directed by Lanre Olabisi.
THAT AWKWARD MOMENT (2015)
Directed by Kathryn Gould and Nelson Goforth.
THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (2014)
Directed by Marc Webb. Andrew Garfield and Paul Giamatti filmed by Plymouth Street. Other scenes were filmed at Anchorage Place.
WINTER’S TALE (2014)
Directed by Akiva Goldsman. With scenes at York Street, Old Fulton Street, Plymouth and Water, and Adams Street.
THE DROP (2014)
Directed by Michaël R. Roskam. Featuring the Manhattan Bridge in DUMBO.
THE LAST FIVE YEARS (2014)
Directed by Richard LaGravenese. DUMBO scenes shot on Plymouth Street and Bridge Street. Jamie’s apartment is located on 220 Plymouth Street.
THE ANGRIEST MAN IN BROOKLYN (2014)
Directed by Phil Alden Robinson. DUMBO scenes filmed at Brooklyn Bridge Park, Adams Street, and John Street.
MOVEMENT AND LOCATION (2014)
Directed by Alexis Boling.
Glass Chin (2014)
Directed by Noah Buschel with scenes on Front Street between Main Street and Washington Street.
JOHN WICK (2014)
Directed by Chad Stahelski. With DUMBO scenes at 26 New Dock Street, as well as at Adams Street and John Street.
MURDER IN MANHATTAN (2013)
Directed by Cherie Nowlan. DUMBO scenes were shot at One Girl Cookies, Washington Street, Front Street, and Jay Street.
Cutie and the Boxer (2013)
How to Follow Strangers (2013)
Directed by Chioke Nassor.
NOW YOU SEE ME (2013)
Directed by Louis Leterrier. DUMBO scenes filmed at Brooklyn Bridge Park between the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
Broken City (2013)
Directed by Allen Hughes with scenes on Anchorage Place and 135 Plymouth Street.
PARANOIA (2013)
Directed by Robert Luketic. DUMBO scenes filmed at Adams Street and John Street under the Manhattan Bridge.
SAFE (2012)
Directed by Boaz Yakin. DUMBO scenes filmed on Plymouth Street and Pearl Street.
All Wifed Out (2012)
Directed by Jason Stein.
ON THE ROAD (2012)
Directed by Walter Salles.
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close (2011)
Directed by Stephen Daldry with scenes on the Manhattan Bridge and in Brooklyn Bridge Park.
THE SITTER (2011)
Directed by David Gordon Green.
THE BEAVER (2011)
Directed by Jodie Foster. DUMBO scenes filmed at Washington Street between Plymouth and York Street, and on Front Street between York and Washington Street.
NEW YEAR’S EVE (2011)
Directed by Garry Marshall. With scenes at the corner of John and Jay Streets!
Friends with Kids (2011)
Directed by Jennifer Westfeldt with scenes by Brooklyn Bridge Park on the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
MORNING GLORY (2010)
Directed by Roger Michell. DUMBO scenes filmed at Front Street, between Main and Dock Streets, and Water and Old Fulton Streets.
I Hate Valentine’s Day (2009)
Directed by Nia Vardalos with scenes on various DUMBO streets.
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS (2008)
Directed by Tom Vaughan. DUMBO scenes filmed on Pearl and York Street and on Old Fulton Street.
27 Dresses (2008)
Directed by Anne Fletcher with scenes at 25 Washington Street.
Sex and the City: The Movie (2008)
Directed by Michael Patrick King. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Cloverfield (2008)
Directed by Matt Reeves. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
RIGHTEOUS KILL (2008)
Directed by Jon Avnet.
Enchanted (2007)
Directed by Kevin Lima. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
I Am Legend (2007)
Directed by Francis Lawrence. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Fantastic Four (2005)
Directed by Tim Story. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
KATE AND LEOPOLD (2001)
Directed by James Mangold. With scenes at the DUMBO Waterfront and Plaza, overlooking the Manhattan Bridge.
VANILLA SKY (2001)
Directed by Cameron Crowe. DUMBO scenes shot at 57 Jay Street and Jay and Water Streets.
Godzilla (1998)
Directed by Roland Emmerich. Featuring scenes of the Brooklyn Bridge.
The Wedding Banquet (1993)
Directed by Ang Lee. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
Hackers (1995)
Directed by Iain Softley with scenes on Plymouth Street and Washington Street.
Newsies (1992)
Directed by Kenny Ortega. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
SCENT OF A WOMAN (1992)
Directed by Martin Brest. Frank is driven through DUMBO with a clear shot of the Manhattan Bridge.
Coming to America (1988)
Directed by John Landis with scenes at the River Cafe and Empire Fulton Ferry Park.
Oliver and Company (1988)
Directed by George Scribner. Featuring animated views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
She’s Gotta Have It (1986)
Directed by Spike Lee. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE (1984)
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg. With a scene at New Dock Street and Water Street just below the bridge.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN AMERICA (1984)
Directed by Sergio Leone. DUMBO scenes shot under The Archway and Adams Street and Water Street.
Sophie’s Choice (1982)
Directed by Alan J. Pakula. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.
THE FRENCH CONNECTION (1971)
Directed by William Friedkin. With scenes on the Brooklyn Bridge and what is now Pier 6 at Brooklyn Bridge Park.
KILLER’S KISS (1955)
Directed by Stanley Kubrick. DUMBO scenes were filmed at Plymouth Street and Adams Street.
On The Town (1949)
Directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen. Featuring iconic views from the Brooklyn Bridge.
It Happened in Brooklyn (1947)
Directed by Richard Whorf. Featuring views of the Brooklyn Bridge.

TV SHOWS FILMED IN DUMBO

New Amsterdam (2018-2022)
Created by David Schulner with opening scenes in Dumbo.
THE ABC Murders (2018)
Directed by Alex Gabassi.
Dietland (2018)
Created by Marti Noxon.
Iron Fist (2017-2018)
Created by Scott Buck.
Billions (2016-2023)
Created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin.
Shades of Blue (2016-2018)
Created by Adi Hasak.
Broke A$$ Game Show (2015-2016)
Hosted by Derek Gaines and David Magidoff.
Limitless (2015-2016)
Created by Craig Sweeny.
Gotham(2014-2019)
Created by Bruno Heller.
Taxi Brooklyn (2014)
Created by Franck Ollivier, Gary Scott Thompson, and Stephen Tolkin.
Power (2014-2020)
Directed by Courtney A. Kemp
Manhattan Love Story (2014)
Created by Jeff Lowell.
Golden Boy (2013)
Created by Nicholas Wootton.
The Following (2013-2015)
Created by Kevin Williamson.
Zero Hour (2013)
Created by Paul T. Scheuring.
Ironside (2013)
Created by Michael Caleo and Collier Young.
SMASH (2012-2013)
Created by Theresa Rebeck.
Elementary (2012-2019)
Created by Robert Doherty.
Person of Interest (2011-2016)
Created by Jonathan Nolan.
Unforgettable (2011-2016)
Created by John Bellucci and Ed Redlich.
Blue Bloods (2010)
Created by Robin Green and Mitchell Burgess.
Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014)
Created by Terence Winter.
Selling New York (2010-2014)
Created by Kirk Hipkiss, Beth Shuman, and Courtney Campbell. Featuring apartments in DUMBO.
Rubicon (2010)
Created by Jason Horwitch.
Louie (2010-2015)
Created by Louis C.K.
Glee (2009-2015)
Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan.
White Collar (2009-2014)
Created by Jeff Eastin.
Bored to Death (2009-2011)
Created by Jonathan Ames.
Damages (2007-2012)
Created by Todd A. Kessler, Glenn Kessler, and Daniel Zelman.
Gossip Girl (2007-2012)
Created by Stephanie Savage and Josh Schwartz.
Rescue Me (2004-2011)
Created by Denis Leary and Peter Tolan.
Law and Order: Special Victims Unit (1999 –
Created by Dick Wolf.
The Sopranos (1999-2007)
Created by David Chase with scenes featuring the Brooklyn Bridge.

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