The film "A Simple Favor" was filmed in Toronto and Mississauga, Canada, as well as in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Warfield Main Street

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie drives through town to pick up her son, and later hands out flyers with Emily's photo.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Historic Unionville Main Street is a popular tourist route because it retains a small-town atmosphere amidst all the surrounding development, preserving many features dating back to the village's founding in 1794.

Warfield Elementary School

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie picks up her son from school when she realizes that Nicky and Miles have become friends, and arranges a playdate at Emily's house.

In Reality

Emily's House

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie invites Emily to her home so their children can play together, and they get to know each other better over a martini.

In Reality

Bistro

In the Movie

Scene where Sona, Stacey, and Darren exchange glances while watching Stephanie put up missing person posters.

In Reality

Cemetery

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie and Sean attend Emily's funeral, and later Stephanie returns to drink a martini at the grave.

In Reality

Goodell College

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie visits Sean at the university where he works and sees him flirting with his T.A.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at University College building was opened in 1859 to house a secular counterpart to Trinity College and St. Michael's College at the University of Toronto. The building was designed by architects Frederick Cumberland and William Storm in the Romanesque Revival style with a mix of other styles.

Driving

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie drives Miles and Nicky when Nicky hands her an envelope that his mother asked him to give her.

In Reality

Intersection

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie runs a red light while talking to Miles and Nicky and nearly causes an accident.

In Reality

Covered Highway

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie drives into the city with Emily's painting and later raps in her car.

In Reality

Manhattan Street

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie drives to the art studio across the city.

In Reality

Street Near Diana Hyland's Studio

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie parks her car near the studio of the artist who made the painting of Emily's house.

In Reality

McLunden House

In the Movie

Scene where Stephanie visits Emily's parents' home and sneaks in disguised as a cleaner to learn about Emily's childhood.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Built in 1936 for inventor Robert Jackson, this isolated estate in the Rouge Valley is now owned and maintained by the nearby Toronto Zoo and used for events and filming.

Warfield Deluxe Motel

In the Movie

Scene where Emily watches Stephanie's vlogs while hiding in a seedy motel and devises a plan.

In Reality

Beach

In the Movie

Scene where Hope and Faith have fun on the beach with a group of kids their age when their father appears and takes them away.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Marie Curtis Park was created after all the houses on this site were destroyed by Hurricane Hazel in 1954. The park was named after the mayor of Long Branch, the village where the park was established.

Bus Terminal

In the Movie

Scene where Hope and Vera say goodbye, and Vera leaves on a bus.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Toronto Coach Terminal opened in 1931 as a Greyhound intercity bus terminal, designed by architect Charles B. Dolphin. The main part of the terminal is a historic two-story Art Deco structure connected to several partially covered bus bays. In 1968, a small addition was built across Elizabeth Street, adding five more bays. The terminal closed in 2021 after Greyhound ceased operations in Canada and Coach Canada moved to the new Union Station Bus Terminal.

Warfield Police Department

In the Movie

Scene where Emily comes to the police station with a black eye and tells her story.

In Reality

Fairfield County Municipal Center

In the Movie

Scene where When Sean walks to the courthouse for a hearing, he is attacked by reporters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Named after Group of Seven artist Frederick Varley, the Varley Art Gallery of Unionville was built in 1997.

West Broadway (between Prince Street and Spring Street), Manhattan (ANCHOR_PHRASE: West Broadway)

In the Movie

Scene where shows characters moving through Manhattan, creating a believable urban backdrop for transitional moments and public scenes that anchor the thriller in real city life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the bustling SoHo corridor, known for cast-iron architecture, storefronts, and constant pedestrian traffic. This stretch between Prince and Spring is among shopping and restaurants, offering a clean, photogenic streetscape with classic New York grid perspectives.

Vestry Street and Greenwich Street, Manhattan (ANCHOR_PHRASE: Vestry Street)

In the Movie

Scene where uses the exterior of downtown Manhattan to place characters in a real, recognizable New York setting, emphasizing the investigative tone as the plot unfolds through public streets and everyday places contrasting with the story's dark secrets.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Tribeca intersection, surrounded by converted industrial buildings, upscale residences, and small local businesses. The area features wide sidewalks and a calm, upscale atmosphere compared to Midtown, yet still feels like quintessential downtown New York.