Absence of Malice was filmed primarily in Miami, Florida , with additional locations in Coral Gables and nearby spots around the city.

Main filming spots

  • Miami Herald Building, 1 Herald Plaza — used for the newspaper office scenes.
  • Miami-Dade County Courthouse, 73 West Flagler Street — featured in courthouse scenes.
  • Villa Vizcaya, 3251 South Miami Avenue — used for garden and estate scenes.
  • Matheson Hammock Park, Coral Gables — used for outdoor meeting scenes.
  • Biscayne Bay and other Miami exteriors — used for city and waterfront shots.

Quick answer

So, the short answer is: it was filmed mostly in Miami, Florida , especially around downtown Miami, Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, and Vizcaya.

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