The film “Made in Cleveland” was released in 2013. The movie, a light-hearted comedy featuring stars like Busy Philipps, Gillian Jacobs, and Patrick Antone, offers a unique take on life, love and the pursuit of happiness. Here, we will discuss the filming locations, who played what, along with interesting and unknown facts about the film and its backstage realities.
Where it Filmed?
The movie was shot in two locations within the state of Ohio in the United States: Cleveland and Lakewood. Unfortunately, the specifics about the filming dates are not available. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Busy Philipps | Shannon |
| Gillian Jacobs | Martha |
| Patrick Antone | Guy in Library |
| Jessy Leigh | Naveen |
| Robbie Barnes | Girl in Library |
| Leon Bibb | Thomas |
| Jackson Biesecker | Mike |
| Michael Goulis | Tim |
| Jeffrey Grover | Donnie |
| Derek Koger | Paul |
| James McGilbray | Dr. Monroe |
| Brendan Potter | Sgt. Richard Lennox |
| Christian Prentice | Sean |
| George Roth | Saul |
| Steve Ryan | Harry |
| Linda Ryan | Evelyn |
| Dan Sanek | Alex |
| Robin Swoboda | Janice |
| Daniel Temelkoff | Tom |
| Joe Zamora | Jason |
| Jason Botsford | Andy |
| Christina Cacic | Jill |
| Michael Cipiti | Tony |
| Twyonia Cooper | Diana |
| Erik Cribley | Lewis |
| Mary Faktor | Traci |
| Troy Field | Danielle |
| Victor Kuehn | Steven |
| Valerie Mayen | Waitress / Mamie O’Rourke |
| Mark Mazzocco | Shawn |
| Sabrina McPherson | Sheree |
| Rollin ‘Mac’ Michael | Mr. Stubbins |
| Yvonne Oliver | Fatima |
| Andrea Richardson | Sherry |
| Hakeem Sharif | Tarik |
| Nancy Telzerow | Nancy |
| Lynx Tyus | Candace |
| Jimmie Lee Williams | Antwon |
| Charlie Martini | Daryl |
| Anthony Akins | Guy in Grog Shop |
| Dan Anders | Police Officer #1 |
| Catherine Anderson | Sherry’s Friend #1 |
| Anjali Atul Mehta | Pharmacist |
| Allie Bencar | Musician in Bar |
| Denny Blaze | Bank Manager |
| Robert Branch | Cook |
| Tonya Broach | Drunk Butch Girl |
| Kathi Crawford Buck | Maureen |
| Karey Dornetto | Streaker |
| Ebani Edwards | Sheree’s Sister |
| Mikkayla Flores | Sherry’s Friend #2 |
| Eric Frank | Guy in Grog Shop |
| Joe Gallipoli | Bank Customer |
| Marcus Gettel | Bouncer |
| Deanna Holmes | Grog Shop Production Assistant |
| Mike Holyko | Angry Customer |
| Bob Ingersoll | Curmudgeon |
| Lori Ingram | Apartment Neighbor |
| Christopher Lavdas | Baseball Guy #1 |
| Peter Lawson Jones | Doctor |
| Kris Leiter | Bartender |
| Marcia Mandell | Librarian |
| Vanessa Marino | Crystal |
| Christine McBurney | Bee Girl #1 |
| Brian McCann | Baseball Guy #2 |
| Moushumi Mehta Brody | Woman in Business Suite |
| Christopher Mele | Store Manager |
| Jason Meyers | Bar Guitarist |
| Dominique Paramore | Dominique |
| Maria Perossa | Girl in Grog Shop |
| Brent Reichert | Police Officer #2 |
| Deanna Sherman | Waitress in Diner |
| Jason Sleisenger | Young Saul |
| Adam Thatcher | Waiter |
| Nicole Tubbs | Funeral Attendee |
| Patricia Valestin | Daryl’s Mother |
| Tina Watson | Apartment Neighbor |
| Lloyd Weema | Bar Patron |
| Lisa L. Wiley | Hotel Room Musician |
| Kristin Wilkinson | Bee Girl #2 |
| Lisa Y. Wong | Restaurant Diner |
| Theresa Wylie | Restaurant Diner |
| Evie Neal | Apartment Resident (uncredited) |
| Jason Patrick | Bartender in Grog Shop (uncredited) |
| Douglas Slygh | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Matthew Wilks | Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film showcases life in Cleveland through nine different stories or vignettes, each probing aspects of life, love, and pursuit of happiness.
- It has an interesting mix of directors, with Jamie Babbit, Robert C. Banks, and Tony Hartman among others, who bring their unique directorial styles to the film.
- Many local Ohio talents were casted for the film, lending an authentic Cleveland feel to the movie.
- Despite being a comedy, the movie has undertones of various moods ranging from love and lust to loss and despair.
- The film was given an alternative title, “Cleveland, I Love You”, marking a fun trivia fact – it appears the filmmakers have a soft spot for the city!
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.49932
- Longitude: -81.6943605
- Place ID: ChIJLWto4y7vMIgRQhhi91XLBO0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cleveland, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
- Latitude: 41.4819932
- Longitude: -81.7981908
- Place ID: ChIJ4zjnTiDyMIgRJQ3XUtn6vUc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Lakewood, OH, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
