Citizen Kane has 2 confirmed filming locations in United States.
Newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane is taken from his mother as a boy and made the ward of a rich industrialist. As a result, every well-meaning, tyrannical or self-destructive move he makes for the rest of his life appears in some way to be a reaction to that deeply wounding event.
Real-life Xanadu
Hearst Castle, the inspiration for Kane's Xanadu, is depicted as a grand estate filled with European artifacts and architecture.
Hearst Castle
Studio Filming
Stage 19 at the old RKO Studio, now part of Paramount, was where much of Citizen Kane was filmed, including key scenes.
Paramount, Melrose Avenue
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Filming locations FAQ
Where was Citizen Kane filmed?
Citizen Kane has 2 confirmed filming locations in United States. Use the map and location list below for addresses, coordinates, and scene-by-scene details.
Can you visit these filming locations?
Many are public streets, landmarks, or businesses open to visitors. Each location page notes access where we know it, and the community shares then-and-now photos from real visits.