“Dragonfly” is a movie from 2002 that combines elements of drama and fantasy. The film, directed by Tom Shadyac, stars Kevin Costner as Joe Darrow and is about a grieving doctor who connects with his deceased wife through the near-death experiences of her patients. In this article, we unfold the filming locations and dates for the movie, and share some interesting trivia and unknown facts about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The movie “Dragonfly” was filmed in various parts of the world. Some scenes were captured in the beautiful landscapes of Venezuela. Other filming spots include Chicago, Illinois, Kauai in Hawaii, and Arcadia in California, all within the United States. Some scenes were also shot at the Stage 31, located at Universal Studios in Universal City, California. Filming took place between November 16, 2000 and March 1, 2001.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kevin Costner | Joe Darrow |
| Susanna Thompson | Emily Darrow |
| Joe Morton | Hugh Campbell |
| Ron Rifkin | Charlie Dickinson |
| Kathy Bates | Mrs. Belmont |
| Robert Bailey Jr. | Jeffrey Reardon |
| Jacob Smith | Ben |
| Jay Thomas | Hal |
| Lisa Banes | Flora |
| Matt Craven | Eric |
| Casey Biggs | Neil Darrow |
| Leslie Hope | Charisse Darrow |
| Peter Hansen | Phillip Darrow |
| Mary Beth Fisher | Eulogist |
| Kim Staunton | Intake Nurse |
| Liza Weil | Suicide Girl |
| Nigel Gibbs | Paramedic |
| Heidi Swedberg | Surgical Nurse |
| Samantha Smith | Waitress |
| Andy Umberger | Doctor |
| Nicholas Cascone | Doctor |
| Judith Moreland | I.C.U. Nurse |
| Jennifer Parsons | I.C.U. Nurse |
| Oni Faida Lampley | Private Duty Nurse |
| L. Scott Caldwell | Head Nurse |
| Kent Faulcon | Paul Reardon |
| Deirdre O’Connell | Gwyn |
| Justina Machado | Oncology Desk Nurse |
| William Dennis Hunt | Priest |
| Linda Hunt | Sister Madeline |
| Tom Keevers | Cop |
| Rich Komenich | Cop |
| Terrell Clayton | Colleague |
| Lise Simms | Nephrology Desk Nurse |
| Joseph Will | Medical Tech |
| Jerome Butler | Medivac Doctor |
| Michael Manuel | Tough Paramedic |
| Jacob Vargas | Victor |
| Henry Gerardo Cariban | Yanomami Native |
| Gilberto Herrera Chipiaje | Guard |
| Ana García | Elderly Native Woman |
| Lina Patel | Airline Official |
| Matt Champagne | Paramedic |
| Maz Jobrani | Paramedic |
| Benjamin John Parrillo | Paramedic |
| Monnae Michaell | Paramedic |
| David Doty | Hospital Chaplain |
| David Correia | Bus Driver |
| Anne Betancourt | Mother (uncredited) |
| Rolanda Brigham | Guest (uncredited) |
| Annie Coffey | Woman in Airport (uncredited) |
| Chea Courtney | 12-Year-Old Girl (uncredited) |
| Brian J. Davis | Michael (uncredited) |
| Christopher Gilbertson | Airport Security Guard (uncredited) |
| Paul Gutrecht | Simon (uncredited) |
| Dylan Johnson | 8-Year-Old Boy (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Leeward | Cessna Pilot (uncredited) |
| John Lordan | Guest (uncredited) |
| Rob Macie | Officer Alvarez (uncredited) |
| Maureen Mendoza | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Angela Mora | Little Girl (uncredited) |
| Michelle Mora | Little Girl (uncredited) |
| Rana Morrison | Julie – Nurse (uncredited) |
| Argenis Pirela | Bus Passenger (uncredited) |
| Meg Thalken | Guest (uncredited) |
| Gillian Vigman | Guest (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie features a star-studded cast, with big names like Kevin Costner, Susanna Thompson and Joe Morton.
- Additional actors include Ron Rifkin as Charlie Dickinson, Kathy Bates as Mrs. Belmont and Jacob Smith as Ben, among others.
- The film is over an hour and a half long, running 1 hour and 44 minutes specifically.
- “Dragonfly” was nominated for one award.
- The movie was released on February 22, 2002, in the United States.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Venezuela
- Latitude: 6.42375
- Longitude: -66.58973
- Place ID: ChIJAdjLNstTKIwR003VfFjyoNw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Venezuela
- Timezone: America/Caracas
- Location Name: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Latitude: 41.8781136
- Longitude: -87.6297982
- Place ID: ChIJ7cv00DwsDogRAMDACa2m4K8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chicago, IL, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA
- Latitude: 22.0964396
- Longitude: -159.5261238
- Place ID: ChIJR7CeJbsEB3wRijctofUaMvY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kauai, Hawaii, USA
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Location Name: Arcadia, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1397292
- Longitude: -118.0353449
- Place ID: ChIJK8q408XbwoARiymu0ttQqEw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Arcadia, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Stage 31, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.141978
- Longitude: -118.3566271
- Place ID: ChIJvzIjHki-woARopzpOiqYiAc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, North Hollywood, CA 91602, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
