Films and TV Shows filmed on Santa Monica Pier

Unfortunate Santa Monica Pier has been the victum  of explosions, aliens, monsters, sharknado, pirates, super hero, invasions, wars and other disasters, but luckily  only in the movies.

Some of the movies filmed here include:

Forrest Gump (1994) - In the famous scene where Forrest recounts his cross-country run to a woman sitting next to him on a bench, the camera pans out to show the Santa Monica Pier in the distance.

Iron Man (2008) - The pier is seen briefly in this superhero movie when Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) takes a leisurely drive along the coast in his fancy car.

La La Land (2016) - The iconic dance scene with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone takes place on the pier, as they dance around and above the pier’s famous carousel.

The Sting (1973) - Several scenes were filmed on the pier, including a chase sequence that ends with the main characters riding the Ferris wheel.

The Usual Suspects (1995) - While not technically filmed on the pier itself, the famous final shot of the movie takes place on a boat in the water just off the Santa Monica Pier.

Baywatch (2017) - The pier is a featured location in the movie, with several scenes filmed on the boardwalk and the beach.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) - Several scenes take place on the pier and the surrounding area, including a scene where Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt) have lunch at the pier's food stands.

Birds of Prey (2020) - A thrilling action sequence takes place on the pier, as Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie) and her allies battle against Black Mask’s henchmen.

Limitless (2011) - The pier is briefly seen in the opening scene of the movie, as Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper) wanders aimlessly along the boardwalk.

Her (2013) - In a memorable scene, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) and Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson) ride the Ferris wheel on the pier and discuss their relationship.

San Andreas (2015) - A massive earthquake causes destruction on the pier and surrounding area in this disaster movie.

Joker (2019) - A key scene takes place on the pier, as Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) dances and contemplates his life while overlooking the ocean.

Bad Boys for Life (2020) - The pier is a featured location in this action-comedy, with several chase scenes and shootouts taking place on and around it.

The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) - The pier is seen in several scenes, including one where Elle (Joey King) and Marco (Taylor Zakhar Perez) dance together at a beach party.

Love, Guaranteed (2020) - The pier is a featured location in this romantic comedy, with several scenes filmed on the boardwalk and at the pier's amusement park.

Flora & Ulysses (2021) - The pier is a featured location in this family-friendly movie, with several scenes taking place on the boardwalk and in the amusement park.

Thunder Force (2021) - The pier is briefly seen in this superhero comedy, as Lydia (Melissa McCarthy) and Emily (Octavia Spencer) walk along the boardwalk.

The Tender Bar (2021) - The pier is a featured location in this drama, with several scenes filmed on the boardwalk and at the pier's amusement park.

Redeeming Love (2021) - The pier is seen briefly in this historical romance, as Angel (Abigail Cowen) 

These are just a few of the numourous movies and TV shows filmed here.