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John Wick (2014)
Where John Wick says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
The nightclub, the hotel, the church: one film's New York is built from buildings in several cities, and the harbor is a navy yard
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Scenes and places
John's house (2014)
John is grieving his wife Helen, and a beagle puppy she arranged for him arrives to help him cope. That night, Iosef's crew breaks in, beats him, kills the puppy and steals his Mustang. The house is where a quiet man's loss turns into a vendetta.
Set in John Wick's house — The suburban house where John mourns Helen and is given a puppy. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Mill Neck village, Long Island — The first five days of filming, with the scenes at John's house, took place in this village. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The gas station (2014)
Iosef Tarasov and his crew corner John at a gas station and ask how much he wants for his 1969 Mustang. John answers that it is not for sale and drives off. It is a small refusal, and the film treats it as the first domino.
Set in Gas station — The gas station where Iosef's crew asks to buy John's Mustang. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Gas station, Upper Nyack — A gas station in Upper Nyack is named among the filming locations; the page does not say outright that it is the gas station of this scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Aurelio's chop shop (2014)
Iosef brings the Mustang to Aurelio's chop shop and asks for a new VIN and clean papers. Aurelio recognizes the car and throws him out, telling him that the owner is John Wick. It is the first time the name travels.
Set in Aurelio's chop shop — The chop shop where Iosef tries to get new papers for the stolen car.
Viggo's headquarters (2014)
Viggo berates his son for crossing John and explains that John was once his hitman, feared as the Baba Yaga. John left for love, and Viggo gave him an impossible task to earn his freedom. The scene turns a grieving widower into a legend.
Set in Viggo Tarasov's headquarters — The base of the Russian mob boss, where he tells his son who John is.
The Continental Hotel (2014)
John checks into the Continental, where criminal business is strictly forbidden. His old friend Winston, the owner, welcomes him and tells him Iosef is at a nightclub called Red Circle. The rules of the hotel matter as much as the guns.
Set in The Continental — The luxurious hotel that serves as neutral ground for the underworld.
Filmed at Beaver Building, 1 Wall Street Court — Exterior scenes of the Continental. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Cunard Building — One of the buildings used for interior scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Hotel Wolcott — One of the buildings used for interior scenes. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The Red Circle nightclub (2014)
John walks into the Red Circle to confront Iosef and fights through the club to reach him. He is attacked by Viggo's henchman Kirill and has to retreat to the Continental for medical attention. The lesson of the scene is that he is still dangerous, and wounded.
Set in Red Circle nightclub — The club where Iosef waits, with a bath house below.
Filmed at Surrogate's Courthouse (exterior) — The exterior of the Red Circle. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Edison Theatre (club interior) — The club interior. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The church vault (2014)
John tracks Viggo's stash to a church that is only a front, and destroys the cash and the blackmail material in its vault. When Viggo arrives to see the damage, John attacks him and his men but is hit by Kirill's car and captured. The scene shows what John will take from a man who took from him.
Set in Church in Little Russia — The church that fronts Viggo's private stash.
Filmed at St. Francis Xavier Church (interior) — The church interior. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at Williamsburgh Savings Bank Building (exterior, combined with a Los Angeles church) — One of the two buildings merged for the church exterior. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Iosef's safe house (2014)
John forces Viggo to reveal where his son is hidden, and drives to the safe house to settle his debt. The hunt that began with a stolen car reaches its target.
Set in Iosef's safe house — The Brooklyn safe house where Viggo keeps his son.
The harbor fight (2014)
Winston warns John that Viggo is preparing to leave the city by helicopter. John races to the harbor for the final confrontation with Viggo, who has taken everything from him.
Set in New York Harbor — The waterfront where Viggo is preparing to leave by helicopter. Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Brooklyn Navy Yard — The John-versus-Viggo fight was filmed here over five nights. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The animal clinic (2014)
After the harbor, hurt and tired, John makes one last stop.
Set in Animal clinic — A clinic John breaks into after the harbor fight.
Filmed at Calvary Cemetery, Queens — Filming locations the page lists without tying them to a scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Republic Airport — Filming locations the page lists without tying them to a scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Manhattan Bridge — Filming locations the page lists without tying them to a scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, Central Park — Filming locations the page lists without tying them to a scene Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- John Wick — A retired hitman who goes after the men who took his car and his puppy.
- Viggo Tarasov — The boss of New York City's Russian Mafia and Iosef's father.
- Iosef Tarasov — Viggo's reckless son, who steals John's Mustang.
- Winston — The owner of the Continental and John's old friend.
Questions answered on the map
- Where is the Continental Hotel from John Wick?
- Where was the Red Circle nightclub in John Wick filmed?
- Where was the final fight of John Wick filmed?