Where was Heart and Souls Filmed?

In 1959, four people facing disparate difficulties catch a San Francisco bus - and Hal (David Paymer), the driver, becomes distracted by the sight of an attractive woman in another car. The collision that follows sees Hal ascend to Heaven whilst the other passengers anchor to an unborn baby named Thomas, who can see them.

The bus crash scene in Heart and Souls takes place in the Stockton Street Tunnel in San Francisco, California. Named after the street it runs beneath; this renowned tunnel keeps bustling traffic flowing smoothly under Nob Hill's Chinatown district for approximately three city blocks. The north portal is just below Sacramento Street, while its southern entrance lies a couple of blocks away from Union Square and slightly shy of Bush Street. From its integral role in San Francisco’s illustrious past to the present-day pedestrian and vehicular traffic, this renowned tunnel has stood as a crucial connection point that allows people from all over America to come and explore this highly sought-after filming location themselves.

To gain access to the tunnel, take Van Ness Ave and Bush St until you reach Stockton Street. Take a left onto Stockton and continue down that route until Jones Street appears; this is where Union Square North Garage parking can be found near the tunnel's entrance. Public transport arrives from downtown San Francisco at Market St & 3rd St, then take a 13 min walk, where you can find Stockton’s Tunnel entrance.

The next scene in the movie takes place in the childhood home of Thomas (Robert Downey Jr), a young child who can see and talk to ghosts. In this house, only Thomas can interact with the four departed souls that linger around on earth after the tragic bus crash.

As Thomas's parents cannot understand why he is talking with seemingly nothing, funny moments arise as they witness him conversing with thin air. The interior shots of the Reily family home were filmed at 576 Spruce Street in San Francisco. It's astonishing that when Thomas was a child, he had a picture of himself and the four ghosts, as well as dolls depicting each ghost on his bedroom dresser.

The house on Spruce Street is privately owned, but fans of the movie can still catch a glimpse of where the magic first began for Thomas and his ghostly friends.

To get to the Heart and Souls film set, take a bus 5 or 21 from downtown San Francisco. 576 Spruce Street lies within walking distance of some of the city’s top tourist attractions like Union Square and Coit Tower.

The movie’s park scene is when Anne (Elisabeth Shue) attempts to take her relationship with Thomas (Robert Downey Jr) to the next level. At that moment, Hal (David Paymer) returns with his trolley bus. Once considered reckless and careless, he is condemned to transport souls as they make their way to what lies beyond.

Unbeknownst to them, all this time, Thomas had been escorting the four bus crash passengers. The quartet learns about their unfinished business from Hal and realizes that they have unfinished business to complete before they can move on.

The dramatic scene unfolds at The Conservatory of Flowers, a breathtaking place located at the eastern end of Golden Gate Park, one of San Francisco’s most beloved outdoor areas. This Victorian-style greenhouse, built in 1879, is one of the oldest buildings in the park and offers an exquisite view to its visitors.

If you want to explore The Conservatory of Flowers, you can opt to drive there or take public transportation like BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit). Taxi rides are also an alternative, but you can hop on one of the public buses, such as 14 Mission Street or 5 Fulton Street buses, available from downtown San Francisco which will drop you off at Fulton St & Arguello Blvd. From there, it's only a short 5-minute walk away from The Conservatory of Flowers!

When the ghosts reappeared, Thomas (Robert Downey Jr) thought he was having a psychotic break. However, his belief in their existence proliferated - despite this newfound understanding, he still felt betrayed and refused to lend assistance. In the office scenes, we witness the quartet taking advantage of Thomas by hopping in and out of his body during a critical meeting.

They threaten to expose him even more if he doesn't comply with their wishes and assist them, ultimately forcing Thomas to concede as it's his only way out. Two Cal Plaza is a 52-story Class-A leasable office building completed in 1992. It offers stunning views of downtown Los Angeles and the surrounding areas from some of its higher floors.

Inside the lobby, there’s an art gallery featuring works from local artists and a clubhouse that includes a fitness center and a business center. To get to the Heart and Souls film set, take public transportation or use your car via W 5th St and S Grand Ave. But if walking is more up your alley, explore the route down S Hill Street, the trip will only take around 10 minutes.

Milo (Tom Sizemore) is utterly remorseful for his actions and wishes to make things right. Determined, Milo goes through a phone book to find the address of someone who may have gotten possession of a stamp album he stole.

With Thomas (Robert Downey Jr) by his side, he decides that they should break into the house so that Milo can return the album to its rightful owner - no matter how much time had passed since then.

This Heart and Souls scene was shot at the intersection of Sutter Street & Sansome Street in San Francisco. The bustling street of the financial district provided a perfect backdrop for this scene and in the background, we can see an impressive office skyscraper that was initially constructed in 1910 and now serve as a conservatory.

Getting to this location from downtown San Francisco is as easy as taking BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) or other public transport systems directly to Montgomery Station. From Montgomery Station, head north until you reach Sutter Street, then turn left onto Sansome Street. You will have arrived at your destination!

The Walk Like A Man scene is an epic moment in the film that showcases the lively character of Thomas (Robert Downey Jr) and the four ghosts. It was filmed on the corner of McAllister Street & Steiner Street in San Francisco at a Seattle Block complex.

The Seattle Block is one of the most elaborate Victorian developments in San Francisco and it is lined up with beautifully preserved 19th-century architecture. In the backdrop, the scene also gives a glimpse of the Uptown Church of Christ on Fillmore Street.

Starting at Union Square, head west towards Van Ness Avenue, turn right onto McAllister Street, and turn left onto Polk Street. Take another left onto Geary Boulevard before finally arriving at Steiner Street, where you will find yourself standing outside of the Seattle Block complex where Walk Like A Man was filmed. Alternatively, suppose you are coming from Fisherman's Wharf instead, before following the directions above, hop on any bus heading eastbound along Columbus Avenue and get off at either Larkin or Polk Streets.