- “Hot Fuzz” (2007) – This action-comedy film directed by Edgar Wright takes place in the fictional village of Sandford, which was actually filmed in Wells, Somerset.
- “The Remains of the Day” (1993) – Based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, this Academy Award-nominated film follows the life of a butler played by Anthony Hopkins. Parts of the movie were shot in various locations in Somerset, including Montacute House.
- “Chocolat” (2000) – Starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp, this romantic drama tells the story of a chocolatier who opens a shop in a small French village. While the film is set in France, it was shot in various locations including Dunster, a village in Somerset.
- “The Libertine” (2004) – Set in 17th century England, this historical drama stars Johnny Depp as the notorious Earl of Rochester. Some scenes were filmed in Hestercombe House and Gardens, a location near Taunton, Somerset.
- “The BFG” (2016) – Directed by Steven Spielberg, this fantasy adventure film is based on Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book of the same name. Parts of the movie, including the scenes set in London, were filmed in Bath, Somerset.
- “Truly, Madly, Deeply” (1990) – This English romantic fantasy film directed by Anthony Minghella tells the story of a woman who grieves for her dead lover. It was partially filmed in various locations across Bath, Somerset.
- “Jude” (1996) – Based on Thomas Hardy’s novel “Jude the Obscure,” this drama stars Christopher Eccleston and Kate Winslet. Some scenes were filmed in Glastonbury, a town in Somerset famous for its abbey and music festival.
- “My Cousin Rachel” (2017) – Starring Rachel Weisz and Sam Claflin, this romantic drama is based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier. Filming took place in various locations including Hinton St George, a village in Somerset.
- “Withnail and I” (1987) – This cult classic black comedy directed by Bruce Robinson follows two struggling actors living in London during the 1960s. Some scenes were shot in the Somerset countryside, giving the film a distinct rural feel.
- “Pride and Prejudice” (2005) – Though not entirely set in Somerset, this adaptation of Jane Austen’s famous novel includes scenes filmed at the Stourhead House and Gardens, located in Wiltshire, close to the Somerset border.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Somerset
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