- “The Edge of Love” (2008) – This romantic drama, starring Keira Knightley and Sienna Miller, is set in World War II-era Glamorgan and tells the story of poet Dylan Thomas.
- “Pride” (2014) – Based on a true story, this film follows a group of LGSM (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners) activists who come to the aid of a mining community in Glamorgan during the 1984-1985 miners’ strike.
- “Submarine” (2010) – A coming-of-age comedy-drama set in Swansea, Glamorgan, it tells the story of Oliver Tate, a 15-year-old boy navigating relationships and family dynamics.
- “Tiger Bay” (1959) – Set in Cardiff, the capital of Glamorgan, this crime thriller stars Hayley Mills and features the city’s iconic waterfront.
- “The Water Horse” (2007) – While not entirely set in Glamorgan, parts of this fantasy film take place near a fictional coastal village, which was filmed in and around Glamorgan.
- “The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain” (1995) – Set in a fictional Welsh village, this comedy-drama explores the efforts of the locals to prevent their “mountain” from being classified as a hill.
- “The Contractor” (2007) – This action thriller starring Wesley Snipes features scenes set in various locations in Glamorgan, including Cardiff and the Brecon Beacons National Park.
- “Darklands” (1996) – A gritty crime thriller set in South Wales, it revolves around the urban myth of a cult working in the valleys of Glamorgan.
- “Hunky Dory” (2011) – This musical drama set in Swansea, Glamorgan, captures the experiences of a group of high school students putting on a rock musical set in the 1970s.
- “Twin Town” (1997) – A dark comedy set in Swansea, it follows the lives of a pair of twin brothers involved in criminal activities, highlighting the contrast between the city’s beauty and its underbelly.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Glamorgan
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