- “True Grit” (1969 and 2010): This Western film, based on Charles Portis’ novel, follows a young girl seeking justice for her father’s murder and features landscapes of the Ozark Mountains.
- “Sling Blade” (1996): This critically acclaimed drama, written and directed by Billy Bob Thornton, is set in rural Arkansas and explores the complex character of a mentally challenged man released from an institution.
- “A Face in the Crowd” (1957): This classic film directed by Elia Kazan is partially set in Arkansas and stars Andy Griffith as a manipulative drifter who rises to fame through his charisma and charm.
- “Mud” (2012): Set in a small Arkansas river town, this coming-of-age drama showcases the story of two young boys who befriend a mysterious fugitive named Mud, played by Matthew McConaughey.
- “August: Osage County” (2013): Although primarily set in Oklahoma, parts of this film adaptation of Tracy Letts’ play take place in Osage County, Arkansas, and portray a dysfunctional family reunion in their hometown.
- “The Firm” (1993): This legal thriller, based on John Grisham’s novel, features the Arkansas-based law firm of Bendini, Lambert & Locke, with Tom Cruise starring as a young lawyer at the centre of a dangerous conspiracy.
- “Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills” (1996): This documentary focuses on the 1993 murder trial of three teenagers in West Memphis, Arkansas, exposing flaws in the justice system and raising questions about their guilt.
- “The Winning Season” (2009): Set in a small town in Arkansas, this sports comedy-drama tells the story of a struggling high school basketball coach played by Sam Rockwell and the team he leads to an unexpected success.
- “Biloxi Blues” (1988): Although primarily set in Mississippi, parts of this film adaptation of Neil Simon’s play take place at a military base in Arkansas, where a young soldier, portrayed by Matthew Broderick, undergoes basic training.
- “Shotgun Stories” (2007): This indie drama, set in rural Arkansas, centres on a family feud sparked by the death of their father, exploring themes of revenge and the consequences of unchecked violence.
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