Towns & cities

Staten Island

borough of New York City, New York, United States of America

United States · 40.5719, -74.1469

Staten Island is recorded as a filming location for 5 productions. Wikidata records these shoots at town level: somewhere in Staten Island, rather than at one identified spot. Wikipedia names it for 36 more.

9 productions were filmed at 12 places inside Staten Island rather than at Staten Island itself: listed below, each with the place it was shot.

“The opening wedding scene was shot in a Staten Island neighborhood using almost 750 locals as extras.”

The Godfather (1972) · Wikipedia

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Movies filmed in Staten Island

Filmed here, per Wikipedia

Productions whose English Wikipedia article names Staten Island 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
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017
Goodfellas 1990
Scent of a Woman 1992
War of the Worlds 2005
“Some filming was shot on the Korean War Veterans Parkway in Staten Island, New York.” Wikipedia
The Irishman 2019
School of Rock 2003
Ocean's 8 2018
Donnie Brasco 1997
Salt 2010
“Some scenes were also filmed outside of Manhattan, including the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island, and in Westchester County.” Wikipedia
Boardwalk Empire 2010–
Working Girl 1988
“Many scenes were shot in the New Brighton section of Staten Island in New York City.” Wikipedia
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days 2003
Angel Heart 1987
The Other Guys 2010
“Additional scenes were filmed in Albany, Westchester and Staten Island, New York.” Wikipedia
The Americans 2014–2018
“Other shooting locations included: Prospect Park, Astoria, Washington Heights, Mamaroneck, Coney Island Avenue, Kew Gardens, Morningside Heights, Farmingdale, and Staten Island.” Wikipedia
Disclosure Day 2026
“The classified footage of extraterrestrial encounters was filmed at an industrial site in Staten Island.” Wikipedia
Only Murders in the Building 2021–
The Defenders 2017–
Jacob's Ladder 1990
Sisters 1972
“Sisters was shot over a period of eight weeks in New York City in spring 1972, primarily in the borough of Staten Island.” Wikipedia
The Toxic Avenger 1984
Fur 2006
Margot at the Wedding 2007
“Margot at the Wedding was shot from April to June 2006 in various New York locations, including Shelter Island, Hampton Bays, East Quogue, Long Island, Staten Island and City Island in the Bronx.” Wikipedia
The Visitor 2007
“Some scenes were filmed on campus at Wagner College in Staten Island, New York.” Wikipedia
He Knows You're Alone 1980
Prince of the City 1981
“Along with The Godfather (1972), this is the only major Hollywood movie to be shot in all five New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island and Manhattan).” Wikipedia
Brawl in Cell Block 99 2017
The Perils of Pauline 1914
“Scenes were also filmed in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Staten Island, New York.” Wikipedia
Swallow 2019
Impractical Jokers 2011–
“After Party is filmed at The Flagship Brewing Company bar in Staten Island.” Wikipedia
Neighbors 1981
Damsels in Distress 2011
“The movie was filmed on location in New York City on Staten Island at the Sailors' Snug Harbor Cultural Center.” Wikipedia
Joe the King 1999
Shamus 1973
“Filmed in New York City, military scenes filmed at Headquarters 1/101 Cavalry NYARNG (New York Army National Guard) located at 321 Manor Road, Staten Island, New York.” Wikipedia
Too Big to Fail 2011

Movies and TV series filmed elsewhere in Staten Island

9 productions shot at 12 places inside Staten Island, each named beside it. Separate from the list above, which is what Wikidata records against Staten Island itself.

Spider-Man New York Public Library per Wikipedia 2002
Ghostbusters New York Public Library per Wikipedia 1984
Saturday Night Fever Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge per Wikipedia 1977
The Devil's Own Staten Island Ferry per Wikipedia 1997
The Thomas Crown Affair New York Public Library per Wikipedia 1999
A Walk Among the Tombstones New York Public Library per Wikipedia 2014
The Panic in Needle Park Staten Island Ferry per Wikipedia 1971
You're a Big Boy Now New York Public Library per Wikipedia 1966
Kings New York Public Library per Wikipedia 2009–

Filming locations nearby

Frequently asked questions

What was filmed in Staten Island?

50 productions are recorded as filmed in Staten Island, 9 of them at places inside it, including The Bourne Legacy (2012), 25th Hour (2002) and The King of Staten Island (2020). 36 of the credits come from Wikipedia articles rather than Wikidata statements and are labelled per Wikipedia.

Which is the best known production filmed in Staten Island?

The Bourne Legacy (2012), covered by 46 Wikipedia language editions, which is how this atlas ranks fame.

Where is Staten Island?

Staten Island is in the United States. Its coordinates are 40.5719, -74.1469.

What other filming locations are near Staten Island?

Historic Richmond Town (under 1 km), Church of Our Lady Queen of Peace (2 km east), Seaview Hospital (2 km north-east), New Dorp (3 km east) 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 U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder, Public domain.