Boyhood (2014) – Filming Locations
Drama · Directed by Richard Linklater · Starring Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
Where was Boyhood filmed?
- Austin, Texas, United States, Austin – Primary setting for Mason's childhood home and Austin community locations throughout the film. Richard Linklater's hometown serves as the central backdrop for the entire 12-year production, with numerous interiors and exteriors filmed across Austin
- Houston, Texas, United States, Houston – Mason's father's home and scenes depicting Mason's visits to Houston. Used to represent scenes where Mason visits his father, providing contrast to the Austin setting
- San Marcos, Texas, United States, San Marcos – College campus scenes where Mason attends university. Location for the film's final act depicting Mason's transition to college life
- Elgin, Texas, United States, Elgin – Various driving sequences and transitions between locations. Used for establishing shots and transitions showing the passage of time across Texas landscape