“Mall Rats” is a movie released in the year 1995. It is a comedy and romance film directed and written by Kevin Smith, starring Shannen Doherty, Jeremy London, and Jason Lee as the main characters. The article discusses the locations where the film was shot and presents some interesting backstage facts and trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Mall Rats” took place in several locations. For example, scenes were shot at the Eden Prairie Center Mall, located at 8251 Flying Cloud Drive in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, USA. Filming also occurred at the U.S. 1 Flea Market in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA and the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. Los Angeles was another filming spot, specifically at 414 S. Rimpau Blvd and at Singapore Lake found in Universal Studios situated at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California. The movie was filmed from March 6, 1995, to April 12, 1995.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Shannen Doherty | Rene |
| Jeremy London | TS Quint |
| Jason Lee | Brodie |
| Claire Forlani | Brandi |
| Ben Affleck | Shannon |
| Joey Lauren Adams | Gwen |
| Jason Mewes | Jay |
| Ethan Suplee | Willam |
| Stan Lee | Stan Lee |
| Priscilla Barnes | Ivannah |
| Michael Rooker | Svenning |
| Carol Banker | Security Guard |
| Steven Blackwell | Arresting Cop #2 |
| Kyle Boe | Pull Toy Kid |
| David Brinkley | TV Executive #1 |
| Walter Flanagan | Fan Boy |
| Ethan Flower | Guy Contestant #1 |
| Chelsea Frye | Girl with Easter Bunny |
| Jeff Gadbois | TV Executive #2 |
| Terry Hempleman | Cop #1 |
| Art James | Game Show Host |
| Bryan Johnson | Steve Dave |
| Mikey Kovar | Child at Kiosk #2 |
| David Klein | Fan at Comic Store |
| Scott Mosier | Roddy |
| Crystal Muirhead-Manik | Saleslady at Lingerie Store |
| Tyson Nassauer | Kid at Poster Kiosk |
| Brian O’Halloran | Gill |
| Aaron Preusse | Passerby in Parking Lot |
| Kevin Smith | Silent Bob |
| Britt Swenson | Child at Kiosk #1 |
| Mary Woolever | Teacher |
| Brad Fox | Team La Fours |
| Gino Gori | Team La Fours |
| Zach Perkins | Team La Fours |
| Bryce Mack | Team La Fours |
| Christopher O’Larkin | Team La Fours |
| Elizabeth Ashley | Gov. Dalton (scenesDeleted) |
| Earl R. Burt | Audience Member (uncredited) |
| Matthew McCloud | McCabe (uncredited) |
| Tammara Melloy | Shopper (uncredited) |
| Rachel Oliva | Screaming Girl in Audience (uncredited) |
| Jessica Sibinski | Shoobie Shake Girl (uncredited) |
| Nathan Stockwell | Coffee Shop Patron (uncredited) |
| Joel Thingvall | Comic Book Fan (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was originally titled “Mallrats”.
- The film runs for 1 hour and 34 minutes.
- It was released on October 20, 1995, in Canada.
- The story revolves around two best friends who, after being dumped by their girlfriends, seek solace in the local mall.
- Along with the main stars, the film’s cast also includes renowned actors such as Claire Forlani, Ben Affleck, Joey Lauren Adams, and Stan Lee, among others.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: U.S. 1 Flea Market, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA
- Latitude: 35.95178938966417
- Longitude: -74.76248266436976
- Place ID: EhNVUy0xLCBVbml0ZWQgU3RhdGVzIi4qLAoUChIJRV8ayXJoo4kR9y4B322HuyYSFAoSCaWSavBVw8OJEQwjjnkGVZIl
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: US-1, United States
- Timezone:
- Location Name: Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Latitude: 44.8850593
- Longitude: -93.2144354
- Place ID: ChIJB2rAhSov9ocRkTV4eHzT0ys
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), 4300 Glumack Dr, St Paul, MN 55111, USA
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Location Name: Singapore Lake, Backlot, Universal Studios – 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.136193
- Longitude: -118.3552237
- Place ID: ChIJmTkOrU6-woARV2J_WYKAnps
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
