This article is an overview of filming locations and interesting trivia related to the movies “Raising Genius” and “Raising Arizona”. “Raising Genius” released in 2004 is a comedy-drama, shot in Los Angeles, featuring Justin Long and Wendie Malick. “Raising Arizona”, another comedy released in 1987, directed by Joel Coen with Nicolas Cage and Holly Hunter in the lead roles, was filmed around locations in Arizona. Stick around for more details and some fun facts about these movies.
Where it Filmed?
The 2004 comedy-drama “Raising Genius” was filmed entirely in Los Angeles, California, USA. For “Raising Arizona”, filming was carried out mainly in Arizona, specifically in Phoenix and Scottsdale. A number of local landmarks can be spotted in the movie including Tempe Police Station and the Phoenician Resort. The historic Jokake Inn features as the home of the Arizona family, scenes were filmed at stores, banks and steakhouses popular in Arizona and at the Sun Devil Stadium.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Justin Long | Hal Nestor |
| Wendie Malick | Nancy Nestor |
| Ed Begley Jr. | Dr. Curly Weeks |
| Stephen Root | Dwight Nestor |
| Danica McKellar | Lacy Baldwin |
| Megan Cavanagh | Charlene Hobbs |
| Mark DeCarlo | Officer Hunter |
| Tippi Hedren | Babe |
| Clint Howard | Mr. Goss |
| Sam Huntington | Bic |
| Shirley Jones | Aunt Sis |
| Travis Wester | Rudy |
Trivia and Facts
- “Raising Genius” is about a boy who chases his intellectual aspirations by locking himself in a bathroom to work math equations on the shower wall, all while dealing with his compulsive parents.
- The 2004 film features Justin Long as the main character, Hal Nestor.
- “Raising Arizona” is a comical physical farce, filmed in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Nicolas Cage plays the role of a robber, Hi McDunnough in “Raising Arizona”.
- Holly Hunter, who plays Ed, pairs up with Hi McDunnough to create a unique comedic duo.
- All filming locations mentioned in the movie are actual locations around Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
