- Raising Arizona (1987) – This comedy film, directed by the Coen brothers, tells the story of a childless couple who decide to steal a baby.
- Arizona (2018) – A dark comedy thriller that follows a real estate agent who becomes embroiled in a twisted plot involving kidnapping and murder in the suburbs of Arizona.
- Psycho (1960) – While not entirely set in Arizona, some important scenes take place at the Bates Motel, situated in the fictional town of Fairvale, Arizona.
- Planet of the Apes (1968) – Although the post-apocalyptic future setting is not explicitly mentioned as Arizona, the iconic ending scene was filmed at Glen Canyon, which is part of Arizona.
- 3:10 to Yuma (2007) – This Western film revolves around a rancher who agrees to help escort a captured outlaw to justice on the 3:10 train to Yuma.
- Junior Bonner (1972) – This drama directed by Sam Peckinpah is set in Prescott, Arizona and stars Steve McQueen as a rodeo rider.
- Tin Cup (1996) – A romantic comedy set in small-town Arizona, where an talented golfer seeks redemption by attempting to qualify for the U.S. Open.
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006) – Although the majority of the film takes place during a road trip, the Hoover family’s journey originates from Albuquerque, New Mexico, and passes through Arizona.
- Tombstone (1993) – Based on the legendary events of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, this Western film is set in the iconic town of Tombstone, Arizona.
- The Gauntlet (1977) – Directed by Clint Eastwood, this action thriller is set in Phoenix, Arizona, and follows a police detective who is assigned to protect a key witness in a mob trial.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Arizona
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