Maps of Movies

Hancock (2008)

Where Hancock says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

A superhero's wrecked Los Angeles, and the one scene of it that was reshot in Times Square

Scenes and places

The chase on the 105 (2008)

Hancock, a drunk and disliked superhero, tears into a police chase on a Los Angeles freeway. He wrecks a good part of the road and the city bills land on his name.

Set in Los Angeles freeway (the 105) — A highway pursuit of a white SUV, ending in a costly rescue.

A major freeway in Los Angeles, named in the film's radio chatter.

The train crossing (2008)

Ray Embrey's car is stuck on a rail crossing with a train bearing down. Hancock saves him, but derails the train in the process, and the crowd turns on him.

Set in Railroad crossing, Los Angeles — A stalled car on the tracks and an oncoming train.

A level crossing in the city, as the plot describes it; the film does not name it.

Spaghetti dinner at Ray's (2008)

Ray drags his car home and brings Hancock in to meet his wife Mary and son Aaron. Mary is wary of him; Aaron is delighted, and Hancock gives him some very blunt advice on bullies.

Set in Ray Embrey's house, Los Angeles — A family home where Hancock is invited to dinner.

A suburban family house; the film does not name the street.

Hancock goes to prison (2008)

Following Ray's advice, Hancock gives himself up to the authorities. In prison he shrugs off attackers but struggles with support groups, while Ray keeps visiting.

Set in Prison, Los Angeles — A jail where Hancock lives in his cell and easily fends off attackers.

A state prison in the film's Los Angeles.

The bank hostage standoff (2008)

Released from prison to a rising crime rate, Hancock steps into a bank shootout in a new leather suit. He saves a wounded officer and ends the hostage crisis without anyone dying.

Set in Bank, Los Angeles — A bank robbery and hostage situation orchestrated by Red Parker.

A downtown Los Angeles bank, scene of a siege with police.

Filmed at 505 Flower Street, Los Angeles — A location-listing site says the bank robbery scene was filmed here; no second source confirms it.

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The fight across Los Angeles (2008)

After a private talk, Hancock and Mary start a fight that spills across the city, until Ray appears and confronts both of them.

Set in Downtown Los Angeles — A battle between two superhumans that moves from street to street.

The streets of downtown Los Angeles.

The hospital (2008)

Hancock, shot during a store robbery, is taken to hospital, where Mary tells him the truth about their connection.

Set in Hospital, Los Angeles — A hospital where Hancock is treated after being shot.

A hospital in Los Angeles; the film does not name it.

The call from New York (2008)

Ray's family gets a phone call from Hancock, now in another city. The film's last scene plays out there.

Set in New York City — Where Hancock ends up at the close of the film.

The most populous city in the United States.

Filmed at Times Square, New York — The English Wikipedia says reshoots took place in Times Square in May 2008; it does not say which scene.

How to get there:

Filmed at Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles — Damaged street sets

Filmed at Fred C. Nelles Youth Correctional Facility, Whittier — Prison (scene not confirmed)

Filmed at 100 S. Main Street (Caltrans District 7 headquarters), Los Angeles — Downtown fight (scene not confirmed)

Characters

• John Hancock — A drunk, reckless and hated superhero in Los Angeles.
• Ray Embrey — A struggling public relations man who wants to repair Hancock's image.
• Mary Embrey — Ray's wife, wary of Hancock.