Maps of Movies
Ted (2012)
Where Ted says it takes place, and where it was really shot.
A foul-mouthed teddy bear, and the real Boston streets, diners and ballpark he stumbles through
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Scenes and places
The wish in Norwood (1985)
John, a lonely eight-year-old, makes a wish on Christmas Day that his new teddy bear will come to life. The wish comes true, and Ted becomes his best friend.
Set in John's family home, Norwood, Massachusetts — Eight-year-old John, a friendless only child, lives in Norwood and wishes his new teddy bear to come to life. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A town southwest of Boston, where the film begins.
Filmed at Norwood, Massachusetts (Norwood, United States) — The film shot in Norwood; the exact house is not given in the sources used. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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John and Lori's Boston apartment (2012)
John lives with Lori and Ted. Lori wants to move forward with her life, but she feels John cannot do it while Ted is always around.
Set in John and Lori's apartment, Boston — John, Lori and Ted share an apartment in Boston.
A leafy residential street in Boston.
The anniversary dinner (2012)
John and Lori celebrate four years together over dinner. Lori tells him she hopes to marry him, but he is still not ready to leave Ted behind.
Set in Restaurant “Ciao Baby's”, Boston — John takes Lori to a fancy restaurant to celebrate their fourth anniversary.
A high-end Italian restaurant on Huntington Avenue.
The Norah Jones concert (2012)
John and Lori are broken up, and Lori goes to a concert on a date with someone else. Ted pulls strings with Norah Jones so John can sing for Lori on stage.
Set in Hatch Shell concert, Boston — Rex takes Lori to a Norah Jones concert at the Hatch Shell, and Ted arranges for John to sing. Google Maps · Apple Maps
An open-air concert shell on the bank of the Charles River.
Filmed at Hatch Memorial Shell, Charles River Esplanade (Charles River Esplanade, Boston, United States) — Concert venue where the Norah Jones concert scene takes place. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The talk at Charlie's (2012)
John waits for Lori at a diner, and Lori comes after Ted persuades her to give him another chance. John says he is not asking her to take him back, only to say what he needs to say.
Set in Charlie's, a sandwich shop, Boston — John waits in a sandwich shop while Lori comes to talk to him. Google Maps · Apple Maps
A classic sandwich shop on Columbus Avenue in the South End.
Filmed at Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe, 429 Columbus Ave (Columbus Avenue, Boston, United States) — Location used for the couple's reunion scene. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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The chase to Fenway Park (2012)
Donny, an obsessed fan, has taken Ted. John and Lori race after them and corner them at the ballpark.
Set in Fenway Park, Boston — John and Lori track Donny and Ted to Fenway Park. Google Maps · Apple Maps
The home of the Boston Red Sox.
Filmed at Fenway Park (Fenway–Kenmore, Boston, United States) — Ballpark where the night chase ends. Google Maps · Apple Maps
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Filmed at New England Aquarium, Boston (Central Wharf, Boston, United States) — John tells Ted he has to move out Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Boston Public Garden (Beacon Hill / Back Bay, Boston, United States) — Ted and John in the park Google Maps · Apple Maps
Filmed at Somerville Theatre, Somerville (Davis Square, Somerville, United States) — Waiting in line for a Star Wars premiere Google Maps · Apple Maps
Characters
- John Bennett — A 35-year-old who, as a lonely boy in 1985, wished his teddy bear to life and still lives with him.
- Ted — The teddy bear that came to life from John's Christmas wish.
- Lori Collins — John's girlfriend of four years, who hopes to marry him.