Manchester by the Sea (2016) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Kenneth Lonergan · Starring Casey Affleck, Michelle Williams
After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.
Where was Manchester by the Sea filmed?
- Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, United States, Manchester-by-the-Sea – Lee Chandler returns to his hometown after his brother's death; establishing shots of the coastal New England town throughout the film. The film is authentically set and shot in this actual small Massachusetts coastal town, which gives the narrative its geographic and emotional authenticity
- Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts, United States, Manchester-by-the-Sea – Funeral reception and various scenes of Lee walking through town streets, including conversations with locals. The local Masonic Temple serves as a key community gathering space where the funeral reception is held, reflecting the town's tight-knit character
- Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States, Gloucester – Lee's workplace as a handyman and his interactions with local fishermen; establishing shots of the maritime community. The authentic fishing village atmosphere reinforces Lee's blue-collar background and connection to New England's maritime heritage
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States, Boston – Flashback sequences showing Lee's life before returning to Manchester; scenes establishing his current isolated existence. Boston sequences contrast Lee's past urban life with his present return to his small hometown, emphasizing his emotional displacement and isolation