The film Rust was primarily shot in the United States, specifically in New Mexico and Montana.
- In New Mexico, key filming locations included Santa Fe and the Bonanza Creek Ranch, a historic Western-style ranch near Santa Fe that has been used for many Western films. This ranch provided authentic Old West buildings and landscapes essential for the movie's setting
- Additional outdoor and scenic shots were filmed in Paradise Valley near Livingston, Montana, at the Yellowstone Ranch, which offers rolling plains and mountainous terrain fitting for the Western genre
Filming began in October 2021 in New Mexico but was paused due to a tragic on- set accident. Production later resumed and was completed in 2023, with some filming shifting to Montana
. In summary, Rust was filmed mainly at:
- Bonanza Creek Ranch, Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Yellowstone Ranch, Paradise Valley, Livingston, Montana
