- “Gregory’s Girl” (1981) – A romantic comedy set in the town of Cumbernauld in Renfrewshire, it follows Gregory as he falls in love with a girl who joins his soccer team.
- “Braveheart” (1995) – While not solely set in Renfrewshire, parts of this epic historical drama were filmed in the area. Mel Gibson stars as William Wallace, a Scottish warrior fighting for independence.
- “The Jacket” (2005) – This psychological thriller starring Adrien Brody features several scenes set in Renfrewshire. It tells the story of a Gulf War veteran who experiences mind-bending time travel.
- “Angels’ Share” (2012) – Directed by Ken Loach, this comedy-drama explores the lives of a group of young delinquents from Glasgow. Parts of the movie are set in Renfrewshire.
- “Small Faces” (1996) – Based on the life of writer-director Gillies MacKinnon, this coming-of-age drama is set in the 1960s in Glasgow and Renfrewshire.
- “Sweet Sixteen” (2002) – Another movie directed by Ken Loach, this gritty drama follows a teenage boy as he tries to provide a better life for his mother upon her release from prison. It features scenes set in Renfrewshire.
- “Riff-Raff” (1991) – Directed by Ken Loach, this social realist comedy-drama takes a humorous look at the lives of construction workers living in a Renfrewshire shantytown.
- “Orphans” (1998) – Set in Glasgow, this black comedy-drama from director Peter Mullan features scenes shot in Renfrewshire. The film explores the lives of four siblings dealing with the death of their mother.
- “Comfort and Joy” (1984) – Directed by Bill Forsyth, this whimsical comedy takes place during the Christmas season in Glasgow and features scenes set in Renfrewshire.
- “The Acid House” (1998) – Based on the book of the same name by Irvine Welsh, this darkly comedic anthology movie features three separate stories, one of which is set in Renfrewshire.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Renfrewshire
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