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

Filming Locations:

Manhattan Bridge Underpass

In the Movie

Scene where Arthur is on the run.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Manhattan Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the East River in New York City, connecting Lower Manhattan at Canal Street with Downtown Brooklyn at Flatbush Avenue. The main span is 1,470 feet (448 m) long, and the suspension cables are 3,224 feet (983 m) long. The total length of the bridge is 6,855 feet (2,089 m). It is one of four toll bridges spanning the East River; the other three are the Queensboro, Williamsburg, and Brooklyn bridges. The bridge opened to traffic on December 31, 1909.

Theater

In the Movie

Scene where Arthur finds a way to get into the building as the police are busy dealing with protesters.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The William J. Brennan Jr. Courthouse or Hudson County Courthouse is located in Jersey City, Hudson County, New Jersey, USA. The six-story building was built between 1906 and 1910 at a cost of $3,328,016.56. It is considered an outstanding example of Beaux-Arts architecture in the United States. In 1984, the Hudson County Board of Chosen Freeholders renamed the building after Supreme Court Justice William J.

Arkham State Hospital

In the Movie

Scene where Arthur Fleck goes to the hospital to find out the truth about his mother.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Brooklyn Army Terminal (BAT) is a large warehouse complex in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, New York City. The complex covers more than 95 acres (38 ha) between 58th and 63rd Streets west of Second Avenue, on the western shore of Brooklyn. Originally used as a U.S. Army supply terminal, it was called the Brooklyn Army Base or Brooklyn Supply Base. It is now used for commercial and light industrial purposes and also serves as a stop for the NYC Ferry.

Newark Paramount Theater (closed)

In the Movie

Scene where Arthur works as a clown when children steal his advertising sign. He decides to chase them.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at 'Opened on October 11, 1886 as H.C. Miner's Newark Theatre. Originally a vaudeville house operated by the Brooklyn-based Hyde & Behman Amusement Co. After H.C. Miner's death in 1900, his surviving relatives retained ownership of the theatre for several years until its sale in 1916 to Edward Speigel, owner of the nearby Strand Theatre. Speigel also acquired the building next to the theatre, intending to use the space for expansion. To this end, he hired renowned theatre architect Thomas W. Lamb to carry out the redesign. In 1917, Thomas Lamb remodeled the theatre in the Adam style. The vertical "Paramount" sign and the "Newark" marquee are still visible on the former Paramount Theatre building. The Paramount Theatre closed on April 1, 1986. Although a retail store operated in the former lobby until approximately April 2011, a store employee confirmed that much of the old theatre, including the stage area and balcony seats, remains behind the dropped ceilings and walls.'

Loew's Jersey Theatre

In the Movie

Scene where Chaos on the streets of Gotham!

In Reality

The scene was filmed at The Loew's Jersey Theatre is a movie palace and live entertainment venue located in Jersey City, New Jersey. Opened in 1929, it was one of five Loew's Wonder Theatres, a series of Loew's flagship movie palaces in the New York area. It was designed by the architectural firm Rapp and Rapp in the Baroque/Rococo style. A triplex was opened in 1974, then closed in 1986, and was dark for many years. In 1993, it was purchased by the city and has since been operated by the volunteer organization Friends of the Loews.

Alley

In the Movie

Scene where Arthur chases the kids who stole his sign, but they get beaten up in the alley.

In Reality