Beautiful Boy (2018) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Felix van Groeningen · Starring Steve Carell, Maura Tierney
After he and his first wife separate, journalist David Sheff struggles to help their teenage son, who goes from experimenting with drugs to becoming devastatingly addicted to methamphetamine.
Where was Beautiful Boy filmed?
- Los Angeles, United States, Los Angeles – Multiple scenes depicting David and Nic's life in Southern California, including family moments and recovery-related sequences. The primary setting for the film, where much of the story about David Sheff's relationship with his son unfolds
- San Francisco, United States, San Francisco – Scenes showing Nic's struggles with addiction and his time in the San Francisco Bay Area. Used to depict locations where Nic spends time during his descent into methamphetamine addiction
- Marin County, United States, Marin County – Recovery and rehabilitation facility scenes where Nic undergoes treatment. Northern California location used for depicting Nic's attempts at recovery and rehabilitation throughout the film
- Big Sur, United States, Big Sur – Scenic moments capturing the beauty of the California coast during family introspection. The iconic California coastline provides visual counterpoint to the emotional turmoil of the narrative