Liverpool has a rich cinematic history.
The region has borne superstar actors who have shot to stardom such as Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham
It has also produced singular artistic voices who have influenced the industry from behind the camera - such as the auteur Terence Davies.
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The productions of huge Hollywood blockbusters such as Batman, Fast and the Furious and Captain America have all been drawn to Merseyside over the past few years as the region has enjoyed a filming boom.
The iconic city skyline has now been used as a double for movies set in locations as diverse as New York, London and Gotham.
However, we wanted to pay tribute to the movies that also set the story in Liverpool with this list of films you need to watch set in the city.
Gumshoe (1971)
This dark comedy is an homage to film noir - as Albert Finney plays a bingo caller who dreams of becoming one of the private eyes he idolises from his pulp novels.
He takes out a newspaper ad to advertise his services before he becomes embroiled in a labyrinthine plot of drugs and murder.
The film features an original score from Andrew Lloyd Webber - and was the directorial debut of Stephen Frears, who has since returned to the region to film Florence Foster Jenkins.
Letter to Brezhnev (1985)
The iconic romantic comedy holds an important place in the heart of many Liverpudlians.
The classic film set during Thatcher-era Britain perfectly captures the escapism Liverpool's nightlife offered during a difficult period for the city.
Two girls from Kirkby meet up with two Russian sailors for an energetic night out in town that includes scenes filmed in iconic night club, The State.
Distant Voices, Still Lives (1988)
This touching drama from cinematic master Terence Davies tells the story of a working class family dominated by an aggressive father figure in postwar Liverpool.
The autobiographical classic is a deeply personal portrait of the period as Davies poetically documents the highs and lows of family life.
The scenes of family singalongs in the pubs in Liverpool perfectly capture the energy of the period in the city.
51st State (2001)
This action comedy blockbuster stars Samuel L. Jackson and Robert Carlyle.
Viewers can spot iconic Merseyside backdrops throughout this buddy caper as Jackson's Elmo McElroy comes to Liverpool to set up his last big deal.
Of Time and the City (2008)
Another film from Terence Davies, this landmark documentary features newsreel footage of Liverpool.
Davies narrates the film and recalls his life growing up in Kensington.
The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to universal acclaim and is regarded as a masterpiece.
Nowhere Boy (2009)
Nowhere Boy is based on the biography written by Julia Baird and chronicles the early life of John Lennon in 1950s Liverpool.
The Beatle is played by Aaron Johnson - and provides a fascinating snapshot in the life of one of the most important figures in pop culture history before he sky-rocketed to superstardom.
Route Irish (2010)
This explosive drama from the legendary Ken Loach tells the story of a private contractor who rejects the official explanation for his friend's death and embarks on an investigation to find out the truth.
The film stars Mark Womack and comedian John Bishop and is set in both Liverpool and Iraq.
Creed (2015)
The Rocky franchise came to Liverpool in 2015 with Creed.
Michael B. Johnson stars as Apollo Creed's son, Adonis, in this rousing tale as he faces off in a boxing match against light heavyweight champion Ricky Conlan.
The title-holder is played by Liverpool's Tony Bellew with the final fight staged inside Everton's Goodison Park stadium.
Help (2021)
Jodie Comer and Stephen Graham's essential drama debuted on Channel 4 this year to rave reviews.
Set in a Liverpool care home at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, the 120 minute feature charts the moving relationship between a shy care home worker and a patient suffering with Young Onset Dementia.
It is available to stream on All 4 - and broke the record as the biggest ever launch of a new drama on the platform
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