The movie “30 Minutes or Less” was released in 2011 and is an action comedy. The plot revolves around two criminals who abduct a pizza delivery guy, strap a bomb to him, and demand he rob a bank in less than 30 minutes. The film stars Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari, and this article will discuss where the movie was filmed and provide some fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
“30 Minutes or Less” was filmed primarily in Michigan, with specific locations in Grand Rapids and Ludington. The film also includes scenes from Taco Boy, located at 75 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, and Vito’s Pizza at 658 Fulton Street, also in Grand Rapids. The filming took place in July 2010.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jesse Eisenberg | Nick |
| Danny McBride | Dwayne |
| Aziz Ansari | Chet |
| Nick Swardson | Travis |
| Dilshad Vadsaria | Kate |
| Michael Peña | Chango |
| Bianca Kajlich | Juicy |
| Fred Ward | The Major |
| Sam Johnston | 15 Year Old #1 |
| Jack Foley | 15 Year Old #2 |
| Brett Gelman | Pizza Boss |
| Paul Tierney | Rodney |
| Gary Brichetto | Mr. Fisher |
| Ilyssa Fradin | Mom |
| Grace Heemstra | Daughter |
| Torey Adkins | Big Guy |
| Rebecca Cox | Sandra |
| Rick Irwin | Bank Manager |
| Sam Tedesco | Security Guard |
| Wayne Bibbs | Bank Customer |
| Joseph Lyman | Alley Cop |
| David Fleischer | Bus Passenger #4 |
| Lucas Fleischer | Random Local |
| Matthew Sullivan | Random Tanning Guy |
| Ashley Adler | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Leanette Bailey | Customer (uncredited) |
| Julia Brooks | Girl in store (uncredited) |
| Jackson Ezinga | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Emily Grauman | 7th Grader (uncredited) |
| Rebecca Guth | Woman Shopping (uncredited) |
| Aubree Knight | The Pool Girl (uncredited) |
| Sydney Lumbert | Classmate (uncredited) |
| Geoff Pilkington | Cocky Guy on Dance Floor (uncredited) |
| Alex Rush | Major Tan Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
| Ron Shedd | Bar Patron (uncredited) |
| Robin E Silas | Chet’s Dad (uncredited) |
| Angelique Sky | Club Bartender (uncredited) |
| Daniel James Wrzesinski | Bank Teller (uncredited) |
| Stephanie Malári Yousif | Major Tan Bikini Girl (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “30 Minutes or Less” runs for an hour and 23 minutes.
- It has an average user review of 166 and a critic’s rating of 218.
- The movie was directed by Ruben Fleischer and written by Michael Diliberti and Matthew Sullivan.
- Not only did Jesse Eisenberg, Danny McBride, and Aziz Ansari lead the cast, but the film also features Nick Swardson, Dilshad Vadsaria, Michael Peña, Bianca Kajlich, and Fred Ward among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.9633599
- Longitude: -85.6680863
- Place ID: ChIJFShQu2BUGIgR0KjTG8uqk6U
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Grand Rapids, MI, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Ludington, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 43.9552825
- Longitude: -86.4525831
- Place ID: ChIJ1W4V4McQHIgR–FWjEYx6EU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ludington, MI 49431, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 44.3148443
- Longitude: -85.60236429999999
- Place ID: ChIJEQTKxz2qTE0Rs8liellI3Zc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Michigan, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Taco Boy, 75 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 43.0267755
- Longitude: -85.63275209999999
- Place ID: ChIJ-wPBJW6rGYgRNfxScsCwQZU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 3475 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Vito’s Pizza, 658 Fulton Street, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.9632553
- Longitude: -85.6846453
- Place ID: ChIJKWXeHHauGYgRHFY7-pEOBXM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 658 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
