Almost Nobody Knows That Parts Of The Iconic Movie Revolutionary Road Were Filmed Throughout Small-Town Connecticut

Revolutionary Road was one of the top films of 2008. The romantic drama directed by Sam Mendes received several Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. It marked the on-screen reunion of Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, who starred together in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic. Revolutionary Road was a critical and commercial success, but where was Revolutionary Road filmed? Did you know it’s one of the most famous movies filmed in Connecticut? Like the novel it is based on, the movie was set in the Nutmeg State, and it was filmed on location in several towns throughout the state, including Darien, Trumbull, and Shelton. Let’s check out some of the Revolutionary Road filming locations:

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With the exception of some ending scenes in New York City, almost the entire film was shot on location in Connecticut.

Pinewood Lake, Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

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Some of the film's beach scenes were filmed along the shores of Trumbull's Pinewood Lake.

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Sasco Beach, Fairfield, CT 06890, USA

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You can also see Leo and Kate walking along the shores of Sasco Beach in a few scenes. Many locals were hired to play the couple's fellow beach-goers.

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Beacon Falls, CT, USA

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There's a nighttime scene of the Wheelers arguing in the car as they drive along Route 8 in Beacon Falls. DiCaprio even stops for a bite to eat at a hot dog stand (which is actually a farm stand along the route).

Thomaston, CT, USA

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In the film, DiCaprio's character commutes into New York City for work. Several of the scenes were filmed at the train station in Thomaston.

Darien, CT, USA

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The Wheeler family lives in Darien, and the in-home scenes were shot in a real house built in the 1950s. The homeowners allowed the studio to redesign the interior of the home to reflect 1950s architecture and decor.

Have you seen Revolutionary Road or been to any of these Revolutionary Road filming locations? What other areas do you know of that were featured in movies made in Connecticut? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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