- “Corner Gas: The Movie” (2014) – Based on the beloved Canadian TV series, this film follows the quirky residents of the fictional town of Dog River in Saskatchewan.
- “The Stone Angel” (2007) – Adapted from Margaret Laurence’s novel, this drama is set in rural Saskatchewan and tells the story of Hagar Shipley, an independent woman reflecting on her life.
- “Shake Hands with the Devil” (2007) – Although centred around the Rwandan genocide, parts of this film were shot in Saskatchewan to represent the African landscape.
- “WolfCop” (2014) – In this horror-comedy film, an alcoholic cop in a fictional small town in Saskatchewan transforms into a werewolf, becoming the town’s unlikely hero.
- “Far From Home: The Adventures of Yellow Dog” (1995) – While the story is set on the coast of British Columbia, parts of this family adventure film were actually shot in Saskatchewan.
- “Little Mosque on the Prairie” (2007-2012) – Although not a movie, this popular Canadian TV series is set in the fictional town of Mercy, Saskatchewan, and revolves around the humorous dynamics between Muslims and non-Muslim residents.
- “Who Has Seen the Wind” (1977) – Based on W.O. Mitchell’s iconic novel, this coming-of-age story is set in a small Saskatchewan town during the Great Depression.
- “The Big Snit” (1985) – This animated short film by Richard Condie is a humorous portrayal of a married couple playing the game “Scrabble” while the world outside is on the brink of disaster. While not explicitly set in Saskatchewan, the Canadian filmmaker was born there.
- “Incendies” (2010) – Though much of the film is set in the Middle East, parts of this intense drama were shot in Saskatchewan, depicting a rural landscape that contrasts with the film’s intense narrative.
- “Hard Core Logo” (1996) – This mockumentary-style film follows a punk rock band on their final tour across Canada, including a stop in Saskatchewan.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Saskatchewan
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