Studios & sets
Elstree Studios
film and television production facility on Shenley Road, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
England · 51.6587, -0.2758
Elstree Studios is recorded as a filming location for 10 productions. Wikipedia names it for 60 more.
“An estimated 25% of the first season was filmed at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, with the remainder filmed on location, altogether taking 152 days.”
Movies and TV series filmed at Elstree Studios
- Raiders of the Lost Ark 1981
- The King's Speech 2010
- The Crown 2016–2023
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Moby Dick
1956
“The Big Brother house was actually built on top of the studios' old underwater stage where scenes in The Dam Busters (1955) and Moby-Dick (1956) were filmed.” Wikipedia
- Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes 1984
- Strictly Come Dancing 2004
- The Voice UK 2012–
- The Thomas Crown Affair 2027
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The Devil's Disciple
1959
“The film was shot at Associated British Studios in Elstree, near London, England between late July and mid-October 1958.” Wikipedia
- Have I Got News for You 1990–
Filmed here, per Wikipedia
Productions whose English Wikipedia article names Elstree Studios as somewhere it was shot, with no matching statement on Wikidata. Weaker evidence than the statements above, so it gets its own list, each production’s own page links the exact section the claim comes from.
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope 1977
- Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith 2005
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Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back
1980
“Filmed from March to September 1979 in Finse, Norway, and at Elstree Studios in England, The Empire Strikes Back faced production difficulties, including actor injuries, illnesses, fires, and problems securing additional financing as costs rose.” Wikipedia
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Star Wars: Episode VI – Return of the Jedi
1983
“The first stage of production spanned 78 days at Elstree Studios in England, where the film occupied all nine sound stages.” Wikipedia
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The Shining
1980
“To enable him to shoot the scenes in loose chronological order, he used several stages at EMI Elstree Studios in order to make all sets available during the complete duration of production.” Wikipedia
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1984
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Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
1989
“Filming for the castle interiors took place in the United Kingdom from June 5 to 10, 1988, at Elstree Studios in Borehamwood, England.” Wikipedia
- Back to the Future Part III 1990
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
2011
“Several scenes were also filmed at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire.” Wikipedia
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit 1988
- Tomorrow Never Dies 1997
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Empire of the Sun
1987
“Empire of the Sun was filmed at Elstree Studios in the United Kingdom, and on location in Shanghai and Spain.” Wikipedia
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The Danish Girl
2015
“Sets for the Danish and Paris flats were built in the Elstree Studios near London and additional shooting took place in Copenhagen and Brussels.” Wikipedia
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Kick-Ass
2010
“Filming locations included Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; Dip 'N' Sip Donuts on Kingston Road in Toronto, Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School, and "many Toronto landmarks that play cameos"; and various locations in the United Kingdom, including Elstree Studios.” Wikipedia
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Never Say Never Again
1983
“Filming locations included France, Spain, the Bahamas, and Elstree Studios in the United Kingdom.” Wikipedia
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Closer
2004
“Closer was filmed at Elstree Film and Television Studios and on location in London.” Wikipedia
- Murder on the Orient Express 1974
- Wicked 2024
- Jurassic World Rebirth 2025
- Evita 1996
- The Other Boleyn Girl 2008
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Reds
1981
“The interior sets built at Twickenham Studios and EMI-Elstree Studios were also enlarged to evoke the "flavor" of the real home without reproducing it exactly.” Wikipedia
- Willow 1988
- Julia 1977
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Monty Python's The Meaning of Life
1983
“The Malham Moors were chosen for the Grim Reaper segment; the countryside near Strathblane was used for the Zulu War; and "Every Sperm Is Sacred" was shot in Colne, Lancashire, with interiors done at Elstree Studios.” Wikipedia
- Mogambo 1953
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Labyrinth
1986
“The set of the Goblin City was built on Stage 6 at Elstree Studios near London and required the largest panoramic back cloth ever made.” Wikipedia
- Superman IV: The Quest for Peace 1987
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Allied
2016
“Studio space at Elstree Studios and LH2 Studios was also used for the London shoot.” Wikipedia
- Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 2004
- EastEnders 1985–
- One Million Years B.C. 1966
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Flash Gordon
1980
“Flash Gordon was primarily filmed in Britain, including on several soundstages at Elstree and Shepperton Studios, and uses a camp style similar to the 1960s TV series Batman (which Semple developed).” Wikipedia
- The World's End 2013
- Wuthering Heights 2026
- The Fearless Vampire Killers 1967
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The Dark Crystal
1982
“The film was shot at Elstree Studios from April to September 1981, with exterior scenes being shot in various locations: Scottish Highlands, Gordale Scar, North Yorkshire, and Twycross, Leicestershire.” Wikipedia
- Captain Horatio Hornblower R.N. 1951
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The Sundowners
1960
“Interiors were shot at Associated British Picture Corporation Elstree Studios in England; exteriors were shot in Australia in Carriewerloo, Cooma, Hawker, Iron Knob, Jindabyne, Nimmitabel, Port Augusta, Quorn, and Whyalla.” Wikipedia
- Young Sherlock Holmes 1985
- Fort Boyard 1990–
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Return to Oz
1985
“Originally, filming was to be shot 75% on location, including Oz-like locations in Algeria and Italy; however, due to budget restraints from Disney, the movie was filmed entirely in the United Kingdom at Elstree Studios.” Wikipedia
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Enigma
2001
“Interiors were filmed at Elstree Film Studios.” Wikipedia
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The Manxman
1929
“Other scenes were shot at British International Pictures' Elstree Studios, to which Caine was invited to observe.” Wikipedia
- The Inn of the Sixth Happiness 1958
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White Nights
1985
“The film was also shot in Finland (including the island of Reposaari) and Lisbon, Portugal, as well as other parts of the United Kingdom, including Elstree Studios and RAF Machrihanish in Scotland.” Wikipedia
- Breaking and Entering 2006
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Bright Star
2009
“Some filming also took place at Elstree Studios.” Wikipedia
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The Saint
1962–
“The entire series was shot at Associated British Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, with very few scenes shot on location elsewhere.” Wikipedia
- The Masque of the Red Death 1964
- Things to Come 1936
- Scars of Dracula 1970
- Omen III: The Final Conflict 1981
- The Man Who Knew Too Little 1997
- Look Back in Anger 1959
- The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone 1961
- The Vampire Lovers 1970
- The Abominable Dr. Phibes 1971
- The Little Prince 1974
- Hanover Street 1979
And 35 more, per Wikipedia:
- Eureka 1983
- Nicholas Nickleby 2002
- Werwulf 2026
- Island in the Sun 1957
- The Nanny 1965
- Murder by Decree 1979
- The Last Days on Mars 2013
- The Man Who Never Was 1956
- Eye of the Devil 1966
- Blood from the Mummy's Tomb 1971
- Betrayed 1954
- Knave of Hearts 1954
- Another Time, Another Place 1958
- Ice Cold in Alex 1958
- Dark of the Sun 1968
- Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell 1974
- The Razor's Edge 1984
- The Anniversary 1968
- No Blade of Grass 1970
- Dr. Phibes Rises Again 1972
- Valentino 1977
- The Awakening 1980
- Haunted Honeymoon 1986
- Safari 1956
- Action of the Tiger 1957
- Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased) 1969–
- The Boy Friend 1971
- Love's Kitchen 2011
- Beyond Mombasa 1956
- Night Watch 1973
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? 1998–
- The Champions 1968–
- The Baron 1966–
- The Crystal Maze 1990–
- Fear in the Night 1972
Filming locations nearby
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Landmarks & buildings
BBC Elstree Centre
United Kingdom·under 1 km
television production facility in Hertfordshire, England
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Towns & cities
Borehamwood
England·under 1 km
town in Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Castles & palaces
Aldenham House
England·3 km west
country house in Aldenham, Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Towns & cities
Elstree
England·3 km south-west
village in the Hertsmere borough of Hertfordshire, England
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Landscapes & nature
Aldenham Reservoir
England·3 km south-west
reservoir in Hertfordshire, England, UK
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Landscapes & nature
Aldenham Country Park
United Kingdom·3 km south-west
park in United Kingdom
Frequently asked questions
What was filmed at Elstree Studios?
105 productions are recorded as filmed at Elstree Studios, including Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), The King's Speech (2010) and The Crown (2016–2023). 95 of the credits come from Wikipedia articles rather than Wikidata statements and are labelled per Wikipedia.
Which is the best known production filmed at Elstree Studios?
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), covered by 80 Wikipedia language editions, which is how this atlas ranks fame.
Where is Elstree Studios?
Elstree Studios is in the United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.6587, -0.2758.
What other filming locations are near Elstree Studios?
BBC Elstree Centre (under 1 km), Borehamwood (under 1 km), Aldenham House (3 km west), Elstree (3 km south-west) and 2 more, all within 40 km and listed on this page with photographs.
Where does this information come from?
Filming location statements on Wikidata, joined to the place's coordinates and Wikipedia article, plus places named in Wikipedia articles, which are labelled per Wikipedia wherever they appear. The photograph is from Wikimedia Commons, by Stacey Harris, CC BY-SA 2.0.