The film "Big" was filmed in New York, USA.

Filming Locations:

Playland Park

In the Movie

Scene where Josh finally catches up with Zoltar's machine, which turned his life upside down.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Playland, often called Rye Playland and also known as Playland Amusement Park, is an amusement park located in the city of Rye, New York. It was built in 1928. In 1966, a major fire at the amusement park burned some of the classic rides of Rye Playland. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy flooded part of the Rye Playland boardwalk and caused significant damage.

St. James Hotel

In the Movie

Scene where Josh books a room at the St. James Hotel.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The St. James Hotel opened in New York in 1972. The 12-story tower is located just one block from Times Square on 45th Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue.

Corporate Paddleball Court at Thompson Street and Spring Street

In the Movie

Scene where a common area in the neighborhood for everyday socializing and moving through SoHo, highlighting routine street activities and the hero's attempts to fit into the adult world while remaining impulsive.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a street corner in SoHo near Thompson and Spring Streets, typical of lower Manhattan with residential and commercial blocks; an open sidewalk area suitable for minor street activity.

MacMillan Toys Company (Flatiron District)

In the Movie

Scene where the exterior area represents the toy office, supporting scenes about product ideas, work pressure, and the unexpected effectiveness of the hero's instincts in a business environment.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the corner of the Flatiron District at West 23rd Street and Fifth Avenue, a bustling business corridor in Manhattan with offices and shops; conveys a professional corporate atmosphere of New York.

Josh's Apartment (SoHo)

In the Movie

Scene where the residential exterior area shows the hero's everyday adult life, grounding the story in a realistic Manhattan base with ordinary sidewalks, storefronts, and traffic.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a SoHo address on Grand Street near Greene and Wooster Streets, an area with lofts, cast-iron architecture, and a mix of residences, shops, and street life.

Government Office (Civic Center)

In the Movie

Scene where the government office setting is needed for plot matters in an official environment, highlighting the adult systems the hero encounters and the formal tone of city administration.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the Civic Center government office district near Worth Street and Centre Street, surrounded by municipal and judicial buildings; the streetscape hints at official paperwork, rules, and bureaucracy.

FAO Schwarz Toy Store

In the Movie

Scene where the famous toy store shows the hero's natural love for games and childlike solutions, contrasting corporate expectations with a space entirely dedicated to fun and spectacular shopping.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the iconic toy store on Fifth Avenue near Central Park, known for lavish displays and its connection to classic New York toy culture and tourism.