The film we’re talking about is “Cedar Rapids” released in 2011. This comedy movie, directed by Miguel Arteta, tells the story of Tim Lippe who goes to Cedar Rapids, Iowa for an annual insurance convention. Stars in the movie include Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, and Anne Heche. We’re going to explore where this film was shot and share interesting facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
“Cedar Rapids” was filmed in various locations in Michigan, USA. It was primarily shot in Ann Arbor and across other locations in Michigan. Two airports in Michigan, the Willow Run Airport and Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, were also used for filming. Scenes were also filmed at the Wyndham Garden in Ann Arbor. The filming span was over a month, specifically in November 2009.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ed Helms | Tim Lippe |
| John C. Reilly | Dean Ziegler |
| Anne Heche | Joan Ostrowski-Fox |
| Isiah Whitlock Jr. | Ronald Wilkes |
| Stephen Root | Bill Krogstad |
| Kurtwood Smith | Orin Helgesson |
| Alia Shawkat | Bree |
| Thomas Lennon | Roger Lemke |
| Rob Corddry | Gary |
| Mike O’Malley | Mike Pyle |
| Sigourney Weaver | Macy Vanderhei |
| Inga R. Wilson | Gwen Lemke |
| Mike Birbiglia | Trent |
| Seth Morris | Uncle Ken |
| Christopher Lemon | Rock Climbing Dude #1 |
| Sudhi Rajagopal | Rock Climbing Dude #2 |
| Chris DiAngelo | Kurt Gambsky |
| Lindsey Alexandra Hartley | Pam Gambsky |
| Welker White | Dione Krogstad |
| John Djurovski | Bartender |
| Craig Janos | Jack Nicholson Impersonator |
| Tracey Maloney | Flight Attendant |
| Steve Blackwood | Lindy |
| Carl Harry Carlson | Older Man |
| Lise Lacasse | Lila |
| James Howard Carr | Swarthy Man |
| David Rhoads | Ball Pit Judge |
| Bruce Giffin | Photographer |
| Teresa Yenque | Maid |
| Helen-Jean Arthur | Church Lady |
| Michael Tuba Heatherton | Plate Spinner |
| Leisa Pulido | Talent Show MC |
| Ed Jewett | Bearded Dude |
| Zackary Hamlin | Clem |
| Kimberly Moncrieff | Small Woman |
| Linda Riker | Small Woman’s Friend |
| Michael Buie | Brian Early |
| Roz Music | Lady |
| Loit A. Maripuu | Customer #3 |
| Ian Minicuci | Perry (Man in Wheelchair) |
| Penny Gibbs | ASMI Representative |
| Victor Pytko | Merle Huss |
| Richard L. Fox | Hotel Employee |
| Joanne McGee | Mom |
| Hayley Zeccardi | Daughter |
| Tony Beck | Tim Lippe (voice) |
| Deidre Backs | Pregnant Lesbian Bride (uncredited) |
| Max Bassett | Bemused Funeral Attendee (uncredited) |
| Brian Bell | Guy Falling Off Ladder (uncredited) |
| Joshua Ray Bell | Conventioneer (uncredited) |
| Tim Craiger | Church Attendant (uncredited) |
| Johnny Flynn | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Cherilyn Hayres | Business woman (uncredited) |
| David Hutchison | Tweeker #3 (uncredited) |
| Sydney Lumbert | Kid in the Park (uncredited) |
| Ralph H. Meyer | Hot Dog Contest Judge (uncredited) |
| Gary L. Minix | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Morris Lee Sullivan | Conventioneer (uncredited) |
| Paul Xiong | (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- “Cedar Rapids” is a comedy film released in 2011.
- The film was directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Phil Johnston.
- The main stars of the film include Ed Helms, John C. Reilly, and Anne Heche amongst others.
- Ed Helms stars as Tim Lippe in the film.
- The film was awarded 1 win and had 4 nominations.
- It was rated R and had a duration of 1 hour 27 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2808256
- Longitude: -83.7430378
- Place ID: ChIJMx9D1A2wPIgR4rXIhkb5Cds
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ann Arbor, MI, 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: Willow Run Airport, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2378031
- Longitude: -83.5242868
- Place ID: ChIJvUaLOxRXO4gRM5Bx5jpsJvo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Willow Run Airport, 801 Willow Run Airport, Superior Charter Twp, MI 48198, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Ann Arbor Municipal Airport, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2251956
- Longitude: -83.7456555
- Place ID: ChIJJy0uW1-lPIgRNXoE2FCzcaY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ann Arbor Municipal Airport (ARB), 801 Airport Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
- Location Name: Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Latitude: 42.2838437
- Longitude: -83.78818969999999
- Place ID: ChIJBaOO4r2xPIgRKLDbnSGpVAY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2900 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
- Timezone: America/Detroit
