St. Ambrose Catholic Church is a landmark in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, and a filming location for Gran Torino (2008). Built in 1927.
Location: Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, United States
Verified facts
- Appeared in Gran Torino (movie, 2008) — as Church where Walt's wife's funeral is held (opening) and where the film ends
confidence 70/100 · 2 recorded source groups · SRC-15775, SRC-15776 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 recorded source groups · SRC-15777, SRC-16821, SRC-17456
Evidence & sources
- SRC-15775 — https://www.movie-locations.com/movies/g/Gran-Torino.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15776 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gran_Torino (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-15777 — https://stambrosechurch.net/history (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-16821 — https://katiedoelle.com/historical-architecture-of-grosse-pointe-st-ambrose-church/ (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-17456 — https://detroitchurchblog.blogspot.com/2015/07/st-ambrose-grosse-pointe-park.html (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
How is St. Ambrose Catholic Church connected to Gran Torino?
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, has a documented connection to Gran Torino. Read the sourced facts on this page for the type of connection.
Where is St. Ambrose Catholic Church located?
St. Ambrose Catholic Church is located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.