- “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels” (1998) – This crime comedy directed by Guy Ritchie is set in London but features characters from the West Midlands.
- “A Clockwork Orange” (1971) – Though the dystopian film directed by Stanley Kubrick is set in a futuristic London, it has ties to the West Midlands through its author, Anthony Burgess, who was born in Manchester.
- “Brassed Off” (1996) – This heartfelt comedy-drama depicts the struggles of a coal mining community in the fictional town of Grimley, inspired by West Midlands towns like Grimethorpe.
- “Billy Elliot” (2000) – Though primarily set in County Durham, this heartwarming movie about a young boy’s passion for ballet features scenes filmed in the West Midlands.
- “The King’s Speech” (2010) – This historical drama, focusing on King George VI’s struggle to overcome his stammer, features various locations in and around Birmingham.
- “An American Werewolf in London” (1981) – While this horror-comedy is set in London, it features memorable scenes shot on the Yorkshire Moors and in Cradley Heath, West Midlands.
- “Nativity!” (2009) – Set in the fictional Coventry-based St. Bernadette’s Primary School, this family comedy captures the spirit of Christmas in the West Midlands.
- “Scum” (1979) – This controversial drama, set in a English borstal, depicts the harsh reality faced by inmates and was filmed partly in Coventry, West Midlands.
- “The Girl with Brains in Her Feet” (1997) – This coming-of-age movie follows the story of a young girl from the West Midlands pursuing her dreams of becoming a professional runner.
- “Pride” (2014) – While this inspiring film tells the story of gay and lesbian activists who support the English miners’ strike in 1984, it features scenes shot in Birmingham.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in England’s West Midlands
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