2002 (back when the film was barely 13 years old). We’ve also mapped out Sleepless in Seattle and 10 Things I Hate About You for all your local film tourism needs. 'The boombox scene was the last thing shot on the last day with the last moment of sunlight,' recalled director Cameron Crowe in an interview with Entertainment Weekly in Feb. RIP.)ĭon’t worry, there are other Seattle-set films that weren’t totally filmed in Los Angeles or Vancouver, BC. are still standing-even though as of 2019, the film is a whole 30 years old. Just like the cassette tapes and big hair, a lot of the Seattle locations are relics of another time, but it's nice to know we can always go back with a little help from Cameron Crowe-who also directed the much more Seattle-centric Singles.ĭespite a changing Seattle, many of the buildings from Say Anything.
Still, there are plenty of Seattle sights (and one Tacoma attraction) that make their way into the film and the memories of those who love it.
In fact, most of the scenes involving the actors were shot in L.A., while Seattle was used mainly for establishing shots and a few key moments. It's probably one of the most famous scenes in movie history, though it turns out the boombox moment in Say Anything could have ended up very differently. with John Cusack holding the boombox over his head was actually filmed in Los Angeles. First of all: we regret to inform you that the iconic scene of Say Anything.