- “The Other Boleyn Girl” (2008) – This historical drama is set in Kent and explores the romantic entanglements of Anne Boleyn and her sister Mary.
- “Chariots of Fire” (1981) – Although the majority of the film is set in Cambridge, there are scenes set in Kent. This Academy Award-winning movie tells the inspiring true story of England’s athletes competing in the 1924 Olympics.
- “A Canterbury Tale” (1944) – Set in the city of Canterbury, this film follows a group of strangers who meet during World War II and embark on a mysterious quest.
- “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1” (2010) – In this installment of the Harry Potter series, the characters visit the fictional village of “Tinworth,” which was filmed in the real village of Lavenham in Kent.
- “The Boat That Rocked” (2009) – Also known as “Pirate Radio,” this comedy is set on a ship broadcasting rock music in the North Sea in the 1960s. Some scenes were filmed off the coast of Kent.
- “The Lady in the Van” (2015) – While not entirely set in Kent, this film includes scenes set in Broadstairs, showcasing the seaside town.
- “Is Anybody There?” (2008) – Starring Michael Caine, this drama follows a young boy who forms an unlikely friendship with a resident of a retirement home in Kent.
- “The Queen” (2006) – Although primarily set in London, this critically acclaimed film includes several scenes at the Queen’s residence, Sandringham House, located in Norfolk, near the Kent border.
- “The Medusa Touch” (1978) – Some scenes of this psychological thriller were filmed in Kent, including scenes at Dover Castle.
- “Four Weddings and a Funeral” (1994) – While not entirely set in Kent, this romantic comedy includes scenes filmed at Boughton Monchelsea Place, a historic house near Maidstone.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Kent
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