- “Giant” (1956): This epic drama follows the lives of a wealthy Texas ranching family and stars Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean.
- “No Country for Old Men” (2007): A Coen Brothers masterpiece, this crime thriller takes place in the desolate landscapes of West Texas as a hunter pursues a hitman for a stolen fortune.
- “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre” (1974): A horror classic set in rural Texas, where a group of friends falls prey to a disturbed family of cannibals.
- “Friday Night Lights” (2004): Based on real-life events, this sports drama focuses on a high school soccer team in Odessa, Texas, and their quest for the state championship.
- “Urban Cowboy” (1980): A romantic drama set in Houston’s honky-tonk culture, it tells the story of a young couple’s relationship amidst the backdrop of mechanical bull riding and country music.
- “True Grit” (2010): This Western, directed by the Coen Brothers, follows a young girl’s pursuit of justice with the help of a one-eyed U.S. Marshal, played by Jeff Bridges. The film is set in 19th century Texas.
- “Lone Star” (1996): A crime mystery set in a fictional Texas border town, it intertwines the stories of a sheriff investigating a decades-old murder and the complexities of local politics.
- “The Last Picture Show” (1971): This coming-of-age drama captures the lives of teenagers in a dying Texas town during the early 1950s and features a stellar cast that includes Jeff Bridges and Cybill Shepherd.
- “Dazed and Confused” (1993): Directed by Richard Linklater, this cult classic follows a group of high school students on the last day of school in 1976, set in a small Texas town.
- “Hell or High Water” (2016): A neo-Western crime film set in West Texas, it revolves around two brothers who resort to robbing banks to save their family farm.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous films set in Texas
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