Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
- Documented locations
- 19
- Year
- 2023
- Directed by
- Christopher McQUARRIE
- Cities
- Åndalsnes, Birmingham, Stoney Middleton, Levisham, Leighton Buzzard, Buttermere, Chertsey, London, Venise, Rome, Abu Dhabi, Hellesylt
Åndalsnes, Norway
A small town at the end of the Isfjord, the terminus of the Rauma line known for its mountain panoramas.
The scene : The landscapes around Åndalsnes and its mountain railway serve as the backdrop for the train sequence.
Norway
"Troll Wall": the highest vertical rock face in Europe (approx. 1100 m), located in the Romsdal valley, a mecca for climbing and base jumping.
The scene : The gigantic vertical wall overlooks the Norwegian mountain scenes.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Shopping center topping the Birmingham New Street station, under a wavy glass roof inaugurated in 2015.
The scene : The mall features the shops of Abu Dhabi airport.
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Large shopping center in the heart of Birmingham, known for the aluminum scales façade of its Selfridges store. The current layout of the site dates back to 2005.
The scene : The large shopping mall complements the decor of the shops at Abu Dhabi Airport.
Stoney Middleton, United Kingdom
Village in Derbyshire nestled in a limestone gorge of the Peak District.
The scene : The village of Peak District hosted a part of the train accident sequence.
Levisham, United Kingdom
Village of the North York Moors served by the historic North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
The scene : The station and the tracks of the historic North Yorkshire railway serve as the setting for the train.
Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Town in Bedfordshire known for its heritage narrow gauge railway.
The scene : The narrow-gauge railway of the city provided railway settings.
Buttermere, United Kingdom
A peaceful lake in the Lake District, surrounded by fells, in the county of Cumbria.
The scene : The landscapes of Buttermere Lake in the Lake District appear in the film.
Chertsey, United Kingdom
Studio and large backlot in Surrey, on a former military vehicle testing site.
The scene : Interior sets and shooting stages of the film.
London, United Kingdom
Large exhibition and conference center in the Docklands area, on the Royal Victoria Dock to the east of London. Inaugurated in 2000, it is a conference palace.
The scene : The exhibition center features the interiors of the CIA headquarters.
Venise, Italy
Small bridge in the sestiere of Castello, in Venice, away from the major tourist circuits.
The scene : Gabriel and Ilsa confront each other on this small Venetian bridge during a knife duel.
Rome, Italy
Street in the Monti district bordering the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. A minor basilica of paleochristian architecture, it is an Italian cultural heritage site.
The scene : The street near the basilica is part of the car chase route in Rome.
Rome, Italy
A large avenue connecting Termini Station to the historic center of Rome.
The scene : The great Roman artery is crossed at full speed during the chase in a Fiat 500.
Rome, Italy
Picturesque street in the Monti district, one of the oldest in Rome. It runs alongside the Baroque church, an Italian cultural landmark.
The scene : This sloping street in the Monti district is part of the chase route.
Rome, Italy
Street in the center of Rome leading to the Quirinal tunnel, near the Trevi fountain.
The scene : The street near the Trevi Fountain is used during the chase.
Rome, Italy
Street of the Sant'Angelo district, near the Jewish ghetto of Rome. It runs alongside the Renaissance church of Guidetto Guidetti (1564), an Italian cultural asset.
The scene : This street in the historic center completes the route of the car chase.
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Capital of the United Arab Emirates, located on the Persian Gulf, known for its skyscrapers and waterfront.
The scene : The city provides the backdrop for scenes set at Abu Dhabi airport.
Hellesylt, Norway
Mountain plateau overlooking the village of Hellesylt and the fjord, in the county of Møre og Romsdal, in the heart of the Norwegian mountains.
The scene : The Norwegian peak from which Ethan launches his motorcycle into the void above the fjord before opening his parachute — the highlight of the film. The jump ramp was located a few hundred meters east, on the same plateau.
Saudi Arabia
"Empty Quarter": one of the largest continuous sand deserts in the world, covering the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula.
The scene : The vast sandy desert serves as the backdrop for the crossing scenes in the film.