Where was Grumpy Old Men filmed? All filming locations explored

The romantic comedy Grumpy Old Men, released on December 25, 1993, has become a holiday favorite for many families. With the festive season in full swing, the film is again capturing viewers' attention.

That said, as audiences revisit Grumpy Old Men, curiosity is at an all-time high concerning the filming locations of the movie and how they have changed over the years, especially since it has been more than three decades since its debut.

For those unfamiliar, Grumpy Old Men was shot almost entirely in Minnesota. Some of the film's key locations include Paisley Park Studios, St. Paul, Minnesota., and Rock Island Depot, among others.

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All filming locations for Grumpy Old Men

1) Paisley Park Studios, Chanhassen, Minnesota

Stage inside Paisley Park where Prince would often perform - Source: Getty

Most of the interior scenes in Grumpy Old Men, except for a handful, were shot at Paisley Park Studios in Chanhassen, Minnesota. If viewers pay close attention, they might be able to recognize the location.

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2) St. Paul, Minnesota

The fictional town of Wabasha, Minnesota, as depicted in the film, was brought to life in St. Paul, Minnesota. This is the very location where Max and John spent their childhood. It's also where Ariel comes to live.

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3) Rock Island Depot in Faribault, Minnesota

There is a train depot that is heavily featured in Grumpy Old Men. The film mentions it being in Wabasha, Minnesota, but in reality, it is the Rock Island Depot located in Faribault, Minnesota.

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4) Hyacinth Avenue East, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Several of the film's scenes were filmed in Hyacinth Avenue East (Image via Pexels)

Many of the film's exterior scenes were filmed on Hyacinth Avenue East in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This was the street where Max, John, and Ariel lived.

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5) Poirier Pharmacy, Faribault, Minnesota

In Grumpy Old Men, there's a specific moment when Max and John run into each other at a pharmacy. The pharmacy shown is the Poirier Pharmacy located in Faribault, Minnesota.

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6) Lake Rebecca, Minnesota

In the movie, John and Max spend a lot of time fishing. The lake used for these scenes was Lake Rebecca in Minnesota.

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7) Half Time Rec in Saint Paul

Several scenes from the movie were also filmed in Half Time Rec in Saint Paul (Image via Pexels)

The Slippery's bar, which played a significant role in John and Max's lives, was fictional. This location's exterior was a bar called Half Time Rec in Saint Paul.

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8) Memorial Park Red Wing, Minnesota

After Ariel moves to Wabasha in the film, she develops a bond with John. During the early stages of their romance, Ariel takes John out for a day of snowmobiling and other winter activities. All these outdoor scenes were filmed at Memorial Park in Red Wing, Minnesota.

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9) Divine Redeemer Memorial Hospital, South Saint Paul Read

After John suffers a heart attack in Grumpy Old Men, he is taken to a hospital for treatment. The exterior of the hospital shown in the film is the now-closed Divine Redeemer Memorial Hospital in South Saint Paul.

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10) Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center City, Minnesota

John and Ariel's marriage scenes in Grumpy Old Men were filmed in Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church, Center City, Minnesota (Image via Pexels)

After John recovers from his heart attack, he and Ariel get married. The church where they tied the knot was filmed at the Chisago Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church in Center City, Minnesota.

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About the film

The precise description of the film is as follows:

"John Gustafson and Max Goldman are two curmudgeonly neighbors who have been at each other's throats for years. The rivalry of the former friends intensifies when Ariel comes along and provides a love interest for both of them."

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Grumpy Old Men is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV Plus, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.