- “The Quiet Man” (1952) – A classic romantic drama starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara set in the beautiful countryside of rural Ireland.
- “Michael Collins” (1996) – A historical biopic about the life and death of Irish revolutionary leader Michael Collins during the early 20th century.
- “The Commitments” (1991) – A musical comedy-drama about a group of working-class Dubliners who form a soul band.
- “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (2006) – An intense political drama set during the Irish War of Independence and Civil War in the 1920s.
- “In America” (2002) – A heartwarming story about an Irish immigrant family’s struggles and triumphs in New York City during the 1980s.
- “Once” (2007) – A musical romance that follows the journey of a Dublin street musician and a Czech immigrant as they collaborate on songs and form a connection.
- “Bloody Sunday” (2002) – A dramatic retelling of the tragic events of January 30, 1972, known as Bloody Sunday, when English soldiers murdered 13 defenceless Catholic civilians in Derry.
- “The Quiet Man” (1952) – A beloved classic directed by John Ford and starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, set in rural Ireland.
- “In the Name of the Father” (1993) – A powerful drama based on a true story, featuring Daniel Day-Lewis and set in Dublin and Belfast.
- “The Commitments” (1991) – A musical comedy-drama about a Dublin soul band, capturing the spirit of the city’s music scene.
- “My Left Foot” (1989) – A biographical film starring Daniel Day-Lewis, based on the life of Irish writer and artist Christy Brown.
- “Angela’s Ashes” (1999) – Based on Frank McCourt’s memoir, this film portrays his impoverished childhood in Limerick during the 1930s and 1940s.
- “Once” (2007) – A heartfelt musical romance set in Dublin, featuring original songs performed by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová.
- “Calvary” (2014) – A darkly comedic drama set in a small Irish village, following a good-hearted priest facing a series of unsettling events.
- “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” (2006) – Directed by Ken Loach, this film depicts the Irish War of Independence and subsequent Civil War in the early 1920s.
- “The Field” (1990) – A powerful drama starring Richard Harris, exploring greed and power struggles in a small rural community in County Kerry.
- “Leap Year” (2010) – A romantic comedy set in the Irish countryside, where a young woman follows an old Irish tradition to propose on Leap Day.
WANDERLIST: 20 famous films set in Ireland
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