Famous Movies Filmed in Texas

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The movies below must have at least one major scene that was filmed in Texas

List of movies that were filmed in Texas, including trailers of the films when available. Texas has a lot of famous landmarks and beautiful landscapes, making it a great location to film movies in. This list of famous movies shot in Texas is listed by popularity, so the movie names at the top of the list are the most well-known. This isn't necessarily a list of all movies shot in Texas, so if you notice an important film is missing then feel free to add it at the bottom of this list.

List is made up of many different movies, including Crazy Heart and Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.

If you're trying to answer the questions, "What films were shot in Texas?" and "Which famous movies were filmed in Texas?" then you'e in the right place.

Both big studio and independent films that were filmed in Texas are included below, as well as all genres including horror, action, comedy and more.
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  • No Country for Old Men

    No Country for Old Men

    Tommy Lee Jones, Javier Bardem, Josh Brolin
    • Released: 2007
    • Directed by: Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
    In the atmospheric drama No Country for Old Men, a hunter, Llewelyn Moss (Josh Brolin), stumbles upon a drug deal gone wrong in the Texas desert. He seizes an opportunity, snagging a briefcase full of cash. This act triggers a violent chain reaction as relentless hitman Anton Chigurh (Javier Bardem) begins to hunt him down. Sheriff Ed Tom Bell (Tommy Lee Jones), an aging lawman, struggles to preserve a fading sense of justice in this brutal, new world. This film, praised for its stark realism and suspenseful storytelling, won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.

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  • Office Space

    Office Space

    Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston, David Herman
    • Released: 1999
    • Directed by: Mike Judge
    In the comedy film Office Space, Peter Gibbons (Ron Livingston) is a disgruntled software engineer stuck in a soul-sucking job at Initech Corporation. Alongside his equally tormented coworkers, Samir Nagheenanajar (Ajay Naidu) and Michael Bolton (David Herman), they suffer under the oppressive management of Bill Lumbergh (Gary Cole). The trio hatch a plan to steal fractions of pennies from the company, a scheme that spirals out of control. Directed by Mike Judge, this 1999 cult classic provides a satirical look at corporate culture and office politics.

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  • From Dusk till Dawn

    From Dusk till Dawn

    Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
    In the gritty movie From Dusk till Dawn, two criminal brothers, Seth (George Clooney) and Richard Gecko (Quentin Tarantino), find themselves on the run from law enforcement. A hostage situation turns into a desperate cross-border escape to Mexico. Unexpectedly, their refuge, a seedy bar named the Titty Twister, morphs into a nightmarish realm as dusk falls. The patrons aren't what they seem - bloodthirsty vampires emerge, ensnaring everyone inside. The brothers, along with an unconventional group that includes their hostages, a pastor (Harvey Keitel) and his family, must band together to survive until dawn in this uniquely twisted horror-action flick.

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  • Sin City

    Sin City

    Jessica Alba, Devon Aoki, Alexis Bledel
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Robert Rodriguez, Frank Miller
    An anthology of dark tales unfurls in Sin City, a stark neo-noir film. In the shadowy corners of Basin City, ex-convict Marv (Mickey Rourke) seeks vengeance for his lover's death. Meanwhile, Dwight (Clive Owen), tangled in a dangerous love triangle, navigates treacherous waters to protect Old Town's women. Simultaneously, honest cop Hartigan (Bruce Willis) fights to safeguard a young woman from a sadistic pedophile. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller, this 2005 cinematic adaptation of Miller's graphic novels interweaves these stories with unflinching brutality and raw emotionality, earning it critical acclaim and several award nominations.
  • Dazed and Confused

    Dazed and Confused

    Jason London, Wiley Wiggins, Sasha Jenson
    • Released: 1993
    • Directed by: Richard Linklater
    Dazed and Confused is a coming-of-age comedy film that paints an authentic picture of American teenage life in the 70s. Set in Austin, Texas, on the last day of high school in 1976, this Richard Linklater-directed film showcases a host of characters. Randall Pink Floyd (Jason London) is a star quarterback facing the dilemma of signing a no-drug pledge, while freshman Mitch Kramer (Wiley Wiggins) endures hazing rituals. The movie, punctuated by an iconic rock soundtrack, captures the carefree spirit and uncertainty that mark the threshold of adulthood. It's a nostalgic romp through teen angst, party culture, and youthful rebellion - all rolled into one unforgettable summer night.

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  • The Outlaw Josey Wales

    The Outlaw Josey Wales

    Clint Eastwood, Chief Dan George, Sondra Locke
    • Released: 1976
    • Directed by: Clint Eastwood
    Josey Wales (Clint Eastwood) watches helplessly as his wife and child are murdered, by Union men led by Capt. Terrill (Bill McKinney). Seeking revenge, Wales joins the Confederate Army. He refuses to surrender when the war ends, but his fellow soldiers go to hand over their weapons -- and are massacred by Terrill. Wales guns down some of Terrill's men and flees to Texas, where he tries to make a new life for himself, but the bounty on his head endangers him and his new surrogate family.

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