The movie ‘Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close’ released in 2011 is an adventure drama. In the film, a nine-year-old amateur inventor, who is a pacifist and loves everything French, embarks on a journey across New York City. He is in search of the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Let’s explore the locations where the film was shot and learn about the roles played by various actors.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was filmed at multiple locations within New York, USA. These include Central Park, Manhattan and Broad Channel Island. Some scenes were shot specifically in JC Studios located in Brooklyn, New York City. The filming took place between March and July in the year 2011. It is worth noting that the cityscape of New York City greatly contributed to the visual aesthetics of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Hanks | Thomas Schell |
| Thomas Horn | Oskar Schell |
| Sandra Bullock | Linda Schell |
| Zoe Caldwell | Oskar’s Grandmother |
| Dennis Hearn | Minister |
| Paul Klementowicz | Homeless Man |
| Julian Tepper | Deli Waiter |
| Caleb Reynolds | Schoolboy |
| John Goodman | Stan the Doorman |
| Max von Sydow | The Renter |
| Stephen McKinley Henderson | Walt the Locksmith |
| Viola Davis | Abby Black |
| Jeffrey Wright | William Black |
| Hazelle Goodman | Hazelle Black |
| Bernadette Drayton | Prayer Group Woman |
| David Latham | Prayer Group Man |
| Marty Krzywonos | Piano Man |
| Jim Norton | Old Mr. Black |
| Carmen M. Herlihy | Denise Black |
| Ryka Dottavio | Maris Black |
| Chloe Roe | Stable Girl |
| Diane Cheng | Fong Black |
| Gregory Korostishevsky | Boris Black |
| Adrian Martinez | Hector Black |
| Marco Verna | E.S. Black |
| Brandon Jeffers | Hamlet |
| Gustavo Brens | Richard Black |
| Brooke Bloom | Astrid Black |
| Madison Arnold | Alan Black |
| Henry Morales-Ballet | Deli Customer #1 |
| Bryse Gregory | Deli Customer #2 |
| William Youmans | Bartender |
| Kit Flanagan | Cassidy Black |
| Jenson Smith | Aurelia Black |
| Ray Iannicelli | Baz Black |
| Miguel Jarquin-Moreland | B.G. Black |
| Benjamin McCracken | Benjamin Black |
| Malachi Weir | Malachi Black |
| John Joseph Gallagher | Harlan Black |
| Stephen Kunken | Teacher |
| Kim Rideout | Business Woman |
| Chloe Elaine Scharf | Business Woman’s Daughter |
| Eva Kaminsky | Security Guard |
| Kate Levy | Woman At Estate Sale |
| Stephanie Kurtzuba | Elaine Black |
| Catherine Curtin | Leigh-Anne Black |
| Lola Pashalinski | Mona Black |
| Clayton James Mackay | Boy |
| Bailey Grey | Girl |
| Roger Brenner | Pedestrian (uncredited) |
| Kaitlyn Hardy | Student (uncredited) |
| Jaiden Kaine | Business Man (uncredited) |
| Mark Morettini | John Black (uncredited) |
| Francesca Murdoch | Girl in the Street (uncredited) |
| Julian Murdoch | Fit model for Ann Roth (uncredited) |
| John Quilty | Beck Black (uncredited) |
| Sandra Rosko | Business Woman (uncredited) |
| Brianna Thorbourne | Schoolyard Classmate (uncredited) |
| Bill Walters | Homeless BG (uncredited) |
| Steven Weisz | Office Worker (uncredited) |
| Simon H. Williams | Friend in Central Park (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Director of the movie is Stephen Daldry
- The script was written by Eric Roth and Jonathan Safran Foer
- It features popular stars like Tom Hanks, Thomas Horn, and Sandra Bullock
- The movie has been nominated for Oscars twice. It also boasts 8 other wins and 24 nominations
- The movie has garnered reviews from as many as 422 users and 280 critics
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Central Park, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7987763
- Longitude: -73.9537202
- Place ID: ChIJ6XWMiRn2wokROZOJYqrTD4k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Central Pk N, New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Broad Channel Island, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6158335
- Longitude: -73.8213213
- Place ID: ChIJoxE3NnZowokRTjwCLBKVVMI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Broad Channel, Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: JC Studios, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.6183299
- Longitude: -73.9611561
- Place ID: ChIJ73TtysBEwokRyTAS6V0PCR0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1268 E 14th St, Brooklyn, NY 11230, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
