Saving Private Ryan (1998) – Filming Locations
War, Drama, History · Directed by Steven Spielberg · Starring Tom Hanks
As U.S. troops storm the beaches of Normandy, three brothers lie dead on the battlefield, with a fourth trapped behind enemy lines. Ranger captain John Miller and seven men are tasked with penetrating German-held territory and bringing the boy home.
Where was Saving Private Ryan filmed?
- Normandy, France, Normandy – D-Day landing sequence opening. The iconic 25-minute D-Day invasion sequence was filmed on Omaha Beach, one of the actual landing sites from June 6, 1944.
- County Donegal, Ireland, Donegal – D-Day landing sequences and beach combat. Curracloe Beach in Ireland served as the primary location for filming the massive D-Day assault sequences due to its suitable geography and accessibility.
- Oxfordshire, England, Oxfordshire – Post-landing village and tactical sequences. English village interiors and countryside scenes were filmed in rural Oxfordshire to depict the European campaign inland from the beaches.
- Hertfordshire, England, Hertfordshire – Military camp and preparation sequences. Hatfield House's expansive grounds were used for scenes depicting the Allied military encampment and troop movements before the invasion.