Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here. Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here.
Stan and Ollie, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reily, was filmed at a number of locations including Birmingham.The film was also shot in Birmingham’s Old Rep Theatre as well as the Black Country Museum. The trolleybus ride scene, Hobbs Fish & Chip shop, the Bottle & Glass Inn and the Canal Street scenes were shot here.

10 great movies filmed in Birmingham ranked by their IMDb rating

Joe Forte
By Joe Forte

Reporter

Published 12th May 2023, 18:00 BST
Updated 4th Nov 2023, 14:15 BST

Here’s a league table for some of the great movies filmed in Birmingham over the years

No matter whether you are a big movie buff or just like seeing familiar locations, we’ve put together a list of ten films which Birmingham features in.

There’s been a number of prominent actors who have visited the city including the likes of Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, and Cillian Murphy, amongst others. The Peaky Blinders phenomenon has helped to highlight Brum’s brilliance around the world, but what are the best movies which were filmed in the city?

Here’s a look at ten films which Birmingham locations feature, ranked by their IMDb rating.

This historical drama sees Colin Firth as the future King George VI grappling with a stammer by working with vocal coach Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. The Birmingham Town Hall and Aston Hall feature in the film

5. The King's Speech

This historical drama sees Colin Firth as the future King George VI grappling with a stammer by working with vocal coach Lionel Logue played by Geoffrey Rush. The Birmingham Town Hall and Aston Hall feature in the film Photo: PA Photo Momentum Pictures

The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 British Cold War spy film starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Some of the airport scenes were filmed in Birmingham

6. The Fourth Protocol

The Fourth Protocol is a 1987 British Cold War spy film starring Michael Caine and Pierce Brosnan. Some of the airport scenes were filmed in Birmingham | YouTube

Birmingham's Municipal Bank was used for BBC's Line of Duty

7. Line of Duty

Birmingham's Municipal Bank was used for BBC's Line of Duty | Line of Duty Photo: Steffan Hill

This 1986 comedy starring John Cleese was partially filmed in Edgbaston. Scenes were shot in King Edward’s School, and Edgbaston Park Road.

8. Clockwise

This 1986 comedy starring John Cleese was partially filmed in Edgbaston. Scenes were shot in King Edward’s School, and Edgbaston Park Road. Photo: YouTube

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