Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island is a heritage property in San Francisco, California, United States seen on screen in The Rock (1996), Escape from Alcatraz (1979).
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Verified facts
- Located in San Francisco, California
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11647, SRC-11648 - Appeared in The Rock (movie, 1996)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11647, SRC-11648 - Appeared in Escape from Alcatraz (movie, 1979)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-11649, SRC-11650
Evidence & sources
- SRC-11647 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rock_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11648 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/r/Rock-1996.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11649 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Escape_from_Alcatraz_(film) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11650 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/e/Escape-From-Alcatraz.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
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street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Escape from Alcatraz filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for Escape from Alcatraz. This property has also appeared on screen in The Rock.
Where was The Rock filmed?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island, in San Francisco, California, is a real-world filming location used for The Rock. This property has also appeared on screen in Escape from Alcatraz.
Where is Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island located?
Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Alcatraz Island is located in San Francisco, California.