- “Rain Man” (1988) – This critically acclaimed film follows two estranged brothers who embark on a road trip across the United States, including Oklahoma.
- “Okie Noodling” (2001) – A documentary film that explores the unusual sport of noodling, or hand-fishing, in Oklahoma.
- “Rumble Fish” (1983) – Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, this coming-of-age drama is set in a fictional Oklahoma town and stars Matt Dillon and Mickey Rourke.
- “Twister” (1996) – A thrilling disaster film about a group of storm chasers who face extreme tornadoes in Oklahoma.
- “The Outsiders” (1983) – Based on the novel by S.E. Hinton, this movie depicts the rivalry between two teen gangs, the Greasers and the Socs, in 1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- “August: Osage County” (2013) – Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize-winning play, this drama tells the story of a dysfunctional family in rural Oklahoma.
- “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) – Based on John Steinbeck’s novel, this classic film explores the struggles of a family migrating from Oklahoma to California during the Great Depression.
- “UHF” (1989) – A comedy film starring “Weird Al” Yankovic, set in Oklahoma, where a wacky TV station is struggling to stay afloat.
- “The Oklahoman” (1957) – A western film about a doctor seeking revenge against the man who killed his wife, set in territorial Oklahoma.
- “The Killer Inside Me” (2010) – Based on the novel by Jim Thompson, this crime thriller is set in a small town in West Texas, but with parts filmed in Oklahoma.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Oklahoma
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