- “Red Road” (2006) – Directed by Andrea Arnold, this thriller is set in the Red Road housing estate in Glasgow, which is located partly in North Lanarkshire.
- “Sweet Sixteen” (2002) – Directed by Ken Loach, this drama follows a young boy’s struggle to reunite his family as he becomes involved in drug dealing. It is set in and around Greenock, which is located near North Lanarkshire.
- “Trainspotting” (1996) – While not solely set in North Lanarkshire, this iconic film includes scenes filmed in Airdrie, a town within the region.
- “Gregory’s Girl” (1980) – This classic comedy is set in and around Cumbernauld, a new town located in North Lanarkshire. It tells the story of a young boy’s infatuation with a female soccer player.
- “Neds” (2010) – Directed by Peter Mullan, this coming-of-age drama is set in 1970s Glasgow but also features scenes filmed in Coatbridge, a town within North Lanarkshire.
- “Small Faces” (1996) – Although primarily set in a tough neighbourhood in 1960s Glasgow, this coming-of-age drama also includes scenes filmed in North Lanarkshire.
- “The Wee Man” (2013) – Based on the true story of notorious Scottish gangster Paul Ferris, this crime drama includes scenes filmed in various locations, including Coatbridge in North Lanarkshire.
- “The Legend of Barney Thomson” (2015) – Set in Glasgow, this dark comedy-thriller includes scenes filmed in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. It follows the story of a hapless barber who becomes tangled in a murder investigation.
- “Breaking the Waves” (1996) – While the majority of this drama is set in the Scottish Highlands, it includes scenes filmed in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.
- “The Debt Collector” (1999) – This crime thriller includes scenes filmed in various locations, including Coatbridge and Motherwell, both located in North Lanarkshire. It tells the story of an enigmatic debt collector seeking vengeance.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in North Lanarkshire
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