The Blind Side (2009) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by John Lee Hancock · Starring Tim McGraw, Sandra Bullock
The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.
Where was The Blind Side filmed?
- Memphis, Tennessee, United States, Memphis – Opening scenes establishing Michael Oher's life in the poor neighborhoods of Memphis. The film opens in Memphis where Michael Oher lived in poverty, establishing his backstory and challenging circumstances before being taken in by the Tuohy family
- Jackson, Mississippi, United States, Jackson – Michael Oher attends Briarcrest Christian School where he plays football. The real private school where Michael Oher was enrolled, used for exterior and some interior school scenes showing his transition to a new educational environment
- Colliersville, Tennessee, United States, Colliersville – The Tuohy family home where Michael is taken in and develops his relationship with the family. A prominent mansion used as the Tuohy family's home, central to the film's narrative of Michael's integration into their privileged household
- Oxford, Mississippi, United States, Oxford – Michael Oher plays college football at Ole Miss and the recruitment process unfolds. The University of Mississippi campus and football facilities are featured in scenes depicting Michael's college recruitment and athletic development
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States, Nashville – Additional scenes establishing Tennessee locations and atmosphere. Nashville and surrounding Tennessee areas were used for various scenes establishing the regional setting and football-related sequences