Cinderella Man (2005) – Filming Locations
Romance / Drama / History · Directed by Ron Howard · Starring Russell Crowe, Renée Zellweger
The true story of boxer Jim Braddock who, following his retirement in the 1930s, makes a surprise comeback in order to lift his family out of poverty.
Where was Cinderella Man filmed?
- Toronto, Canada, Toronto – Depression-era New Jersey streets and neighborhoods transformed to represent 1930s America. Toronto served as the primary filming location for exterior scenes depicting 1930s New Jersey, with street sets and period dressing throughout the city
- Hamilton, Canada, Hamilton – Working-class neighborhood and street scenes depicting the boxer's home environment. Hamilton's industrial architecture and working-class neighborhoods provided authentic backdrop for the Depression-era setting
- Madison Square Garden, New York, United States, New York – Championship boxing match between Jim Braddock and Max Baer. The iconic arena was used for filming the climactic heavyweight championship fight, one of the film's centerpiece sequences
- Oshawa, Canada, Oshawa – Factory and industrial work scenes depicting the Depression-era labor struggle. The automotive manufacturing facility and industrial landscape provided authentic setting for scenes of Depression-era factory work
- Sudbury, Canada, Sudbury – Additional Depression-era street scenes and neighborhood settings. Sudbury's historic downtown provided period-appropriate locations for depicting the economic hardship of 1930s America