Midnight in Paris is a 2011 comedy and fantasy film with a runtime of 1 hour and 34 minutes. The movie, directed and written by Woody Allen, tells the interesting story of a screenwriter who finds himself mysteriously going back to the 1920s every day at midnight. Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, and Kurt Fuller lead the cast. In this article, you’ll learn about where the film was shot, who played which role, and get to know other fascinating details and fun facts about Midnight in Paris.
Where it Filmed?
Midnight in Paris was filmed exclusively in Paris, France. The shooting took place in various iconic locations. These included the Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Notre Dame Cathedral, Hôtel Le Bristol, a flea market in Saint-Ouen, and the Musée Rodin. The filming was conducted over a period of two months, from July 2010 to August 2010.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Owen Wilson | Gil |
| Rachel McAdams | Inez |
| Kurt Fuller | John |
| Mimi Kennedy | Helen |
| Michael Sheen | Paul |
| Nina Arianda | Carol |
| Carla Bruni | Museum Guide |
| Maurice Sonnenberg | Man at Wine Tasting |
| Thierry Hancisse | 1920’s Partygoer |
| Guillaume Gouix | 1920’s Partygoer |
| Audrey Fleurot | 1920’s Partygoer |
| Yves Heck | Cole Porter |
| Alison Pill | Zelda Fitzgerald |
| Tom Hiddleston | F. Scott Fitzgerald |
| Sonia Rolland | Joséphine Baker |
| Corey Stoll | Ernest Hemingway |
| Daniel Lundh | Juan Belmonte |
| Laurent Spielvogel | Antiques Dealer |
| Thérèse Bourou-Rubinsztein | Alice B. Toklas |
| Kathy Bates | Gertrude Stein |
| Marcial Di Fonzo Bo | Pablo Picasso |
| Marion Cotillard | Adriana |
| Léa Seydoux | Gabrielle |
| Emmanuelle Uzan | Djuna Barnes |
| Adrien Brody | Salvador Dalí |
| Tom Cordier | Man Ray |
| Serge Bagdassarian | Détective Duluc |
| Gad Elmaleh | Détective Tisserant |
| David Lowe | T.S. Eliot |
| Atmen Kelif | Hotel Doctor |
| Yves-Antoine Spoto | Henri Matisse |
| Laurent Claret | Leo Stein |
| Sava Lolov | Belle Époque Couple |
| Karine Vanasse | Belle Époque Couple |
| Catherine Benguigui | Maxim’s Hostess |
| Vincent Menjou Cortes | Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec |
| Olivier Rabourdin | Paul Gauguin |
| François Rostain | Edgar Degas |
| Marianne Basler | Versailles Royalty |
| Michel Vuillermoz | Versailles Royalty |
| Chelsea Barker | Girl (uncredited) |
| Yannick Bouanga | Jazz Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Michel Burger | 1920’s waiter (uncredited) |
| Kenneth Edelson | Guest at Maxims (uncredited) |
| Aytl Jensen | Guest at Maxims (uncredited) |
| Jeremiah Krage | George Jessel (uncredited) |
| Ludovic Louis | Trumpet Player (uncredited) |
| François Rémond | Versailles guard (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Owen Wilson’s character in the movie is named Gil.
- Rachel McAdams plays the role of Inez.
- Kurt Fuller, Mimi Kennedy, Michael Sheen, and Nina Arianda are also part of the cast.
- The movie has received an award-winning Oscar among 25 other wins and 103 nominations.
- Maurice Sonnenberg, Thierry Hancisse, Guillaume Gouix, Audrey Fleurot, and Marie-Sohna Condé play partygoers from the 1920s.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Church of Saint-Etienne-du-Mont, Montagne Sainte-Geneviève, Paris 5, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8465392
- Longitude: 2.348089700000001
- Place ID: ChIJq7TPJOZx5kcR424OXJ5cKgU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Place Sainte-Geneviève, 75005 Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.85296820000001
- Longitude: 2.3499021
- Place ID: ChIJATr1n-Fx5kcRjQb6q6cdQDY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 6 Parvis Notre-Dame – Pl. Jean-Paul II, 75004 Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Hôtel Le Bristol – 112 Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris 8, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.87168639999999
- Longitude: 2.3147996
- Place ID: ChIJVeUHqupv5kcR4taEicvH7ww
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 112 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Flea Market, Saint-Ouen, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
- Latitude: 48.9026177
- Longitude: 2.3418083
- Place ID: ChIJpWt5RPFu5kcRuylRePPnADQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 87 Rue des Rosiers, 93400 Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
- Location Name: Musée Rodin – 77 rue Varenne, Paris 7, Paris, France
- Latitude: 48.8553072
- Longitude: 2.3158354
- Place ID: ChIJQ9vMHipw5kcRWHC2ESjYaGQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 77 Rue de Varenne, 75007 Paris, France
- Timezone: Europe/Paris
