- Saving Private Ryan (1998): This iconic war film, directed by Steven Spielberg (and partly shot in County Wexford), follows a group of American soldiers during the Normandy invasion in World War II.
- The Longest Day (1962): Another World War II film, this epic production depicts the events of D-Day from both the Allied and German points of view.
- Atonement (2007): Based on Ian McEwan’s novel, this romantic drama explores the consequences of a young girl’s false accusations, starting on the Normandy coast during the war.
- Monsieur Hulot’s Holiday (1953): This French comedy, directed by Jacques Tati, takes place in a small seaside resort in Normandy, following the humorous misadventures of Monsieur Hulot.
- The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981): Starring Meryl Streep and Jeremy Irons, this film is set in the coastal town of Lyme Regis in England but features scenes shot in Normandy.
- Chocolat (2000): While primarily set in a fictional French village, this heartwarming film starring Johnny Depp and Juliette Binoche features scenes shot in Normandy, capturing the beauty of the region.
- Les Parapluies de Cherbourg (1964): This beloved French musical, directed by Jacques Demy, tells a love story set in Cherbourg, a town located in the Normandy region.
- Charlotte Gray (2001): This historical drama, adapted from Sebastian Faulks’ novel, revolves around a young Scottish woman who becomes involved in the French Resistance during World War II, including scenes set in Normandy.
- The 400 Blows (1959): Directed by François Truffaut, this coming-of-age film showcases the life of a young boy growing up in Paris, but it features a memorable beach scene shot in Honfleur, a town in Normandy.
- Band of Brothers (2001): Though not strictly a movie, this critically acclaimed miniseries produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks depicts the experiences of the “Easy” Company of the US Army’s 101st Airborne Division during their missions in Europe, including Normandy.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Normandy
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