The film "Gone Girl" was filmed in Los Angeles, USA.

Filming Locations:

Nick's House

In the Movie

Scene where Nick and Amy Dunne's house.

In Reality

The Bar

In the Movie

Scene where Nick Dunne visits his sister at the bar on the day everything starts going wrong for him.

In Reality

Courthouse

In the Movie

Scene where Nick Dunne addresses the crowd during a candlelight vigil for the missing Amy Dunne.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at the courthouse, which is still used as a courthouse and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.

Drury Plaza Hotel in Cape Girardeau

In the Movie

Scene where The command center where Nick Dunne discovers Desi Collins, the man who stalked Amy.

In Reality

Nick's Father's House

In the Movie

Scene where Nick's father's blue house, where Nick finds an important clue.

In Reality

Park Avenue (E 52nd–E 53rd)

In the Movie

Scene where exterior shots of a New York street are filmed to convey the atmosphere of a prestigious Manhattan neighborhood, capturing the rhythm of pedestrian and car traffic in the center. The characteristic layout of the Park Avenue block creates a convincing urban backdrop that contrasts with the growing chaos and publicity of the investigation.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a central Manhattan avenue with office towers, hotels, and typical midtown traffic, providing a recognizable 'New York' look. The specific block between East 52nd and East 53rd Streets is in East Midtown near major corporate buildings and wide sidewalks, convenient for filming.

Brownstone Street (Universal Studios Backlot)

In the Movie

Scene where controlled filming of a typical residential street on a studio backlot is used for exterior scenes requiring stable conditions over many takes. Such an environment allows changing signs, props, and background movement while maintaining continuity and avoiding external interference.

In Reality

The scene was filmed on a specially constructed city street on the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, simulating classic American residential blocks with repeatable facades and controlled access. It is used for filming because lighting, traffic, and sets are easily adjustable, while still looking like a real residential street.