The film "Anger Management" was filmed in Los Angeles and New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Buddhist Monastery

In the Movie

Scene where Dave and Buddy arrive at a Buddhist monastery to meet Dave's childhood bully.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Japanese Garden in Huntington - a small garden located next to the Huntington Library in San Marino.

Los Angeles City Hall

In the Movie

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Los Angeles City Hall - a 32-story office building built in 1928 and the first dedicated city hall building in Los Angeles. The building was designed in a combination of various styles and did not claim any specific style. Because the city charter limited building heights, the tower was the tallest building in Los Angeles until 1964.

ESPN Zone (Times Square)

In the Movie

Scene where the plot unfolds in a public, high-energy entertainment setting where characters are surrounded by crowds, lights, and noise, enhancing the feeling that personal conflicts occur in a very visible and distracting environment.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Times Square housed a major sports-themed restaurant and entertainment center, known for its prominent Broadway address, large screens, and high tourist traffic. The area around West 42nd Street is intensely commercial, brightly lit, and visually associated with Manhattan's peak crowds and nightlife, providing a dynamic and recognizable backdrop for scenes requiring urban hustle and bright lights.

St. Bartholomew's Church

In the Movie

Scene where the plot uses the church's exterior as a recognizable midtown setting to place characters in a real, bustling Manhattan environment, where street-level views and surrounding traffic enhance the sense of everydayness and publicity of their interactions.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Park Avenue is home to a historic Episcopal church complex, known for its iconic Romanesque and Byzantine architecture, detailed stonework, and significant presence in Midtown, occupying an entire city block. It is a well-recognized exterior in Manhattan, often photographed and easily identifiable from the street, serving as an ideal backdrop for many scenes requiring authentic New York atmosphere and historical significance.

Fulton Ferry Pier (Fulton Ferry Landing)

In the Movie

Scene where the waterfront location contributes to moments when characters are placed in an open public space with panoramic views of the city, allowing for wide-angle shots that contrast personal tension with a very real, frequently visited New York landmark.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Brooklyn side of the East River is a waterfront area adjacent to Brooklyn Bridge Park, offering views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan skyline. It is a well-known pedestrian spot with piers, promenades, and clear sightlines that are instantly recognizable as New York on camera, providing an authentic backdrop for any filming.

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge (Manhattan Approach)

In the Movie

Scene where the film uses the bridge area as a recognizable New York transition point, visually marking movement between boroughs and adding a sense of everyday urban traffic, congestion, and hurried personal schedules.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at over the East River is one of the most important crossings connecting Manhattan and Queens, with multi-level steel cantilever spans and iconic views of Midtown. The Manhattan approach, located near East 59th Street, is a busy transportation corridor often used for establishing shots and scenes of vehicular movement through the city, perfectly capturing the dynamics of New York.

New York County Supreme Court (60 Centre Street)

In the Movie

Scene where the narrative includes an official court context that motivates the necessary program for the protagonist, using the courthouse exterior to emphasize the seriousness of the legal misunderstanding and the public nature of the consequences.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 60 Centre Street is a prominent civic courthouse building in Lower Manhattan, adjacent to major municipal and legal institutions. Its formal facade and courthouse steps are widely known, making it a practical and authentic setting for court proceedings and official mandates, ideally suited for dramatic scenes involving law and justice.

Yankee Stadium

In the Movie

Scene where the film includes a large public sports setting to amplify social pressure and spectacle, placing characters in a crowded environment where reactions, embarrassment, and confrontation can play out in front of many witnesses.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at in the Bronx is a Major League Baseball stadium and one of the most famous sports venues in the United States. The surrounding plaza, gates, and signage create an unmistakably recognizable sports environment, and the nearby streets on game days reflect dense crowd flow and city-scale event logistics, making it ideal for scenes of mass gatherings and sporting events.

Gapstow Bridge Area, Central Park (Southeast Corner near The Pond)

In the Movie

Scene where the park setting facilitates character interaction in a more tranquil public space compared to city streets, using the recognizable bridge and pond area for dialogue scenes in natural light, with pedestrians in the distance and an ingrained New York atmosphere.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at in Central Park is a well-known pedestrian bridge crossing The Pond, located near the southeastern edge of the park and Midtown streets. This area offers classic park views—water, stonework, trees, and glimpses of the city skyline—making it a familiar and highly filmable location for conversations and meetings, perfectly conveying tranquility amidst the metropolis.