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E.T. – The Extraterrestrial

Porter Ranch

Los Angeles · United States  ·  Halloween and chase scenes

E.T. – The Extraterrestrial filmed at Porter Ranch, Los Angeles. A San Fernando Valley neighbourhood where the film's Halloween and chase scenes were shot.

Where to go

34.281389, -118.571389

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.

Good to know

Title
E.T. – The Extraterrestrial (1982)
On screen
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In real life
Porter Ranch, Los Angeles
Can you visit?
Open to the public, free
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did E.T. – The Extraterrestrial film at Porter Ranch?
At 34.281389, -118.571389 in Los Angeles. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer. This is an area, not a spot. The coordinate is its middle, so use it to navigate to the place and not to line up a shot.
Can you visit Porter Ranch?
Open to the public, free.
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