- “Letter to Brezhnev” (1985) – This romantic comedy is set in Liverpool and follows the story of two young women who fall in love with Russian sailors.
- “In the Name of the Father” (1993) – While most of the movie is set in Ireland, it includes scenes that take place in Liverpool, where the main character Gerry Conlon is wrongfully arrested.
- “Shirley Valentine” (1989) – Set in Liverpool, this comedy-drama tells the story of a middle-aged woman, Shirley Valentine, who rediscovers her zest for life during a vacation to Greece.
- “Nowhere Boy” (2009) – This biographical drama explores the formative years of John Lennon’s life in Liverpool, focusing on his relationships with his mother and aunt.
- “The 51st State” (2001) – Though primarily set in Manchester, part of this action-comedy film takes place in Liverpool. It follows a former American drug dealer who becomes entangled in the English criminal underworld.
- “Hancock” (2008) – Though not exclusively set in Merseyside, this superhero comedy starring Will Smith showcases various notable locations in Liverpool as the backdrop for the story.
- “In the Blood” (2006) – Set in Liverpool, this crime drama follows a former boxer who becomes involved in the dangerous world of illegal bare-knuckle fighting while trying to protect his family.
- “Distant Voices, Still Lives” (1988) – While mainly set in post-war Liverpool, this drama chronicles the lives of a working-class family over a period of several years.
- “Fast Freddie, The Widow, and Me” (2011) – A heartwarming television movie set in Merseyside, it tells the story of a young boy who uses his vivid imagination to help a recently widowed woman find joy in life again.
- “Lennon Naked” (2010) – This biographical drama focuses on the life of John Lennon during the late 1960s and early 1970s, including his time in Liverpool, before and after The Beatles.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Liverpool & Merseyside
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