Where Was Identity Thief Filmed? Jason Bateman’s Hilarious Road Comedy Flick!

It has been a while since Hollywood has produced a good road comedy film. If you enjoy watching road comedies, I bet you’ve seen Identity Thief (2013). The road comedy film follows Sandy Patterson, an accountant from Denver who leaves behind his job and family to bring a con artist to justice who stole his identity. In this article, I’ll discuss the movie and tell you where was Identity Thief filmed.

Even though Identity Thief is a road comedy film, it wouldn’t be wrong to call it a crime comedy. If you’ve watched other popular road comedy films like Simon Pgg’s Paul or Robert Downey Jr’s Due Date, then you know Identity Thief recounts a distinctive story with amazing dialogues and several comic reliefs. Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy stars in the lead role, and the supporting characters are played by Amanda Peet, Jon Favreau, John Cho, and Génesis Rodríguez. 

Now, to quickly give you an answer about where was Identity Thief filmed, the road comedy movie was shot in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. 

Identity Thief is directed by Seth Gordon and written by Craig Mazin. The crime comedy film was released in the United States on 8 February 2013, followed by its digital release on various Over The Top platforms on 5 June 2015. Identity Thief is a Bluegrass Films production distributed in the US by Universal Pictures. However, without much ado, let’s find out more about the filming locations.

Where Was Identity Thief Filmed? Identity Thief Filming Locations!

The road comedy film Identity Thief was not well-received by the critics as they were not pleased with Seth Gordon’s direction. Some critics, including Variety’s Peter Debruge, criticized the movie’s script but praised Melissa McCarthy’s brilliant performance. Irrespective of receiving unsatisfactory reviews from several critics, the movie did amazing at the box office, earning over $175 million against a budget of $35 million. 

Seth Gordon is an American director and screenwriter who is mostly known for his comedies and rom-coms. He has also directed a number of popular TV series like The Office, Parks and Recreation, and Modern Family. Identity Thief got an IMDb rating of 5.7 and an audience score of 53% on Rotten Tomatoes. However, let’s get down to business and find out where was Identity Thief filmed.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Of America

A major portion of the road comedy movie Identity Thief was filmed in Atlanta, and some of the other scenes were filmed in Georgia’s Telfair County and Floyd County. Principal photography of the movie commenced in May 2012 and was wrapped up within a couple of months. 

Some of the most important scenes in the movie were filmed in Atlanta’s metropolitan statistical area. Even though the movie’s story is set in Denver and St. Louis, the production team mostly shot in Atlanta. We can say that Atlanta was used as a stand-in for Denver and St.Louis. 

The cast and crew shot in different neighborhoods and streets across the city. If you notice carefully, you can also see popular landmarks and buildings like the Federal Building, Georgina Dome, and the State Farm Arena in the background.

The scenes in which Sandy and Diana stay at a luxurious hotel were filmed at The Georgian Terrace at 659 Peachtree Street Northeast. The new company office scenes were shot nearby at 855 Peachtree Street, Atlanta. 

Some other crucial sequences of Identity Thief were filmed in and around Ansley Mall at 1544 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, The Colonnade Restaurant at 1879 Cheshire Bridge Road, and Perimeter Mall at 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road. The Cheshire Motor Inn, situated at 1865 Cheshire Bridge Road, was used as a stand-in for Foxxhole Bar in the movie.

The city of Conyers in Georgia, also served as a filming location for the movie. A vital portion of the film was shot in the Historic Train Depot at 901 Railroad Street and at the Georgia International Horse Park at 1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway Northeast. The production team went ahead and shot some sequences outside Atlanta as well. Filming took place in cities like Rome and Lumber City.

Other Filming Locations

The cast and crew, besides filming in Georgia, also traveled to other states like Colorado and Tennessee. You know that some of the movie is set in Denver, so the production team shot several scenes there. Sandy’s house scenes were filmed in Denver. Filming also took place in Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

Plot Of Identity Thief (2013) | How To Catch A Con Artist?

The story of Identity Thief revolves around Sandy Patterson, played by Jason Bateman. Sandy is a hard-working family man who works for a big company as an accountant. He lives in Denver with his wife Trish, played by Amanda Peet, and two kids. 

One fine day, Sandy gets a call from Diana, played by Melissa McCarthy, who convinces him to buy a fake identity theft protection. Sandy reveals all his vital personal information to Diana. Later, he gets a call from a Florida salon about an appointment he did not make. While paying for the gas at the gas station, his credit card does not work, and he finds out that there is no money left in his account.

When Sandy informs the cops, he learns that a con artist named Diana has stolen his identity and is spending all his money. He decides to hit the road to bring Diana to justice.

Final Words

Identity Thief is an entertaining film, but make sure there is no one under 18 around while you watch the movie, as it contains strong language and sexual content. Having said that, I have given you all the details regarding the movie’s filming locations. So, if you want to visit those filming spots, then make a plan soon. And also, if you liked going through the article, do not forget to let me know.