- “The Full Monty” (1997): This comedy-drama film is set in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, and follows a group of unemployed steelworkers who form a male strip act.
- “Calendar Girls” (2003): Based on a true story, this heartwarming film is set in the Yorkshire Dales and tells the tale of a group of Women’s Institute members who pose nude for a charity calendar.
- “Brassed Off” (1996): Set in a fictional Yorkshire mining town, this heartfelt film follows a Yorkshire brass band as they cope with the closure of their colliery.
- “Kes” (1969): This acclaimed English film is set in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and tells the story of a young boy who forms a bond with a kestrel bird.
- “This Sporting Life” (1963): Set in West Yorkshire, this gritty film explores the life of a rugby league player and the challenges he faces.
- “Last of the Summer Wine” (1973-2010): Although not a movie, this long-running English sitcom was set and filmed in Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, showcasing the beautiful Yorkshire countryside.
- “Wuthering Heights” (2011): Several adaptations of Emily Brontë’s timeless novel have been filmed in Yorkshire, capturing the moody and haunting landscapes of the Yorkshire Moors.
- “God’s Own Country” (2017): Set in the Yorkshire countryside, this critically acclaimed drama follows a young farmer as he embarks on a passionate affair.
- “The Railway Children” (1970): While not exclusively set in Yorkshire, this classic family film features scenes shot in Oakworth, West Yorkshire, and the iconic Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.
- “Threads” (1984): Set in Sheffield during a nuclear war, this harrowing drama depicts the impact of a nuclear attack on society and its devastating effects.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Yorkshire
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