Towns & cities
Harlem
neighborhood in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States
United States · 40.8090, -73.9484
Harlem is recorded as a filming location for 1 production. Wikidata records these shoots at town level: somewhere in Harlem, rather than at one identified spot. Wikipedia names it for 33 more.
“The exterior of Arkham State hospital was filmed at Brooklyn Army Terminal, while the interior was pictured in Metropolitan Hospital Center of Harlem.”
Movies filmed in Harlem
Filmed here, per Wikipedia
Productions whose English Wikipedia article names Harlem 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.
- The Godfather 1972
- Joker 2019
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The Amazing Spider-Man
2012
“A web-swinging stunt sequence was filmed along the Riverside Drive Viaduct in Harlem.” Wikipedia
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Live and Let Die
1973
“In December, production was divided between interiors in Pinewood Studios in Iver Heath and location shooting in Harlem in New York City.” Wikipedia
- Midnight Cowboy 1969
- Die Hard with a Vengeance 1995
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American Gangster
2007
“Scott found filming in Harlem to be difficult, commenting that the rapid gentrification in Harlem provided poor opportunities for shooting angles.” Wikipedia
- Serpico 1973
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The Royal Tenenbaums
2001
“The Royal Tenenbaums was shot in and around New York City, including a house in Harlem used for the Tenenbaum residence.” Wikipedia
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West Side Story
2021
“The shoot took 10 days at locations across Harlem, Queens, and Paterson.” Wikipedia
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Elementary
2013–2019
“Some exterior shots of Sherlock's brownstone were filmed in Harlem, which was a stand-in for Brooklyn Heights.” Wikipedia
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Angel Heart
1987
“The director looked at Harlem, believing that the neighborhood was "as un-photographed as other parts of New York are over-used".” Wikipedia
- Eraser 1996
- Malcolm X 1992
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Luke Cage
2016–2018
“Filming for the series takes place in New York City, significantly in Harlem, where the series is set.” Wikipedia
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The Penguin
2024–
“After further picketing the following day at the series' sets at a church in Harlem, Manhattan, and at Silvercup North that once again shut down filming, production was paused through May 18.” Wikipedia
- Shaft 1971
- Daredevil: Born Again 2025–
- Fame 1980
- The Pawnbroker 1964
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Stardust Memories
1980
“Most of the interiors, including the bedroom scenes, were shot in a vacant Sears Roebuck building, but the crew also recreated a vintage train at Filmways Studio in Harlem.” Wikipedia
- Motherless Brooklyn 2019
- Jungle Fever 1991
- Respect 2021
- Wolfs 2024
- Mo' Better Blues 1990
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Night Falls on Manhattan
1996
“The opening scene involving the police shootout with Washington, took place in a desolate apartment building in Harlem.” Wikipedia
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Above the Rim
1994
“The film was shot in Harlem, with various scenes filmed at the Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics in East Harlem.” Wikipedia
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Enemies of Women
1923
“The rest of the film was shot at Cosmopolitan's production facility in Harlem.” Wikipedia
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Across 110th Street
1972
“In keeping with the film's themes, Shear insisted on filming in real New York locations, despite the warnings of Hollywood colleagues regarding labor costs, permits and the supposed dangers of Harlem.” Wikipedia
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The Last Dragon
1985
“Notable film locations include the Harlem Karate Institute of Grandmaster Ernest Hyman, Japanese Goju-Ryu, in Harlem, New York City where the Dojo and workout scenes were filmed.” Wikipedia
- Up the Down Staircase 1967
- The Brother from Another Planet 1984
Filming locations nearby
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Landmarks & buildings
Apollo Theater
United States·under 1 km
theater and music venue in Harlem, New York City
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Streets & squares
Eighth Avenue
United States·under 1 km
avenue in Manhattan
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Streets & squares
116th Street
United States·under 1 km
street in Manhattan
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Landscapes & nature
St. Nicholas Park
United States·under 1 km
Public park in Manhattan, New York City, United States
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Landmarks & buildings
Aaron Davis Hall
United States·under 1 km
Performing Arts Center in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City
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Towns & cities
Morningside Heights
United States·1 km west
neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, United States
Frequently asked questions
What was filmed in Harlem?
34 productions are recorded as filmed in Harlem, including Uncle Drew (2018), The Godfather (1972) and Joker (2019). 33 of the credits come from Wikipedia articles rather than Wikidata statements and are labelled per Wikipedia.
Which is the best known production filmed in Harlem?
Uncle Drew (2018), covered by 11 Wikipedia language editions, which is how this atlas ranks fame.
Where is Harlem?
Harlem is in the United States. Its coordinates are 40.8090, -73.9484.
What other filming locations are near Harlem?
Apollo Theater (under 1 km), Eighth Avenue (under 1 km), 116th Street (under 1 km), St. Nicholas Park (under 1 km) 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 Momos, Public domain.