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 independent sources · SRC-15775, SRC-15776 - Built in 1927
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · 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)
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
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Gran Torino filmed?
St. Ambrose Catholic Church, in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan, is a real-world filming location used for Gran Torino.
Where is St. Ambrose Catholic Church located?
St. Ambrose Catholic Church is located in Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan.