Don't mess with Texas—or these beloved films. Whether these best Texas movies were actually filmed there or it's just the setting of the plot, they all do a great job of paying tribute to everything people love about the Lone Star State. From black-and-white Western movies to modern-day comedies focusing on the struggles of the corporate world, these Texas-themed movies will keep you entertained for hours.
If you're in the mood for something serious, check out No Country for Old Men (and find out why it won four Oscars). If you have a lot of time to kill, Boyhood will captivate you for what feels like 12 years (the same amount of time it took it to film!). If a horror movie is what you're looking for, you can't go wrong with classically scary The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We're not sure whether everything is *really* bigger in Texas, but we do know this: Each of these films from the great Southern state are absolutely worth the watch! (Looking for more? Don't miss out on our picks for best Westerns on Netflix, movies about the South, and best farm movies.)
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No Country For Old Men
A winner of four Oscars, this movie about a man who steals millions of dollars from the scene of a desert shoot-out will captivate you.
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The Last Picture Show
The struggles of a group of teenagers trapped in a small town in Texas in this coming-of-age drama will transport you straight back to your high school years.
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Boyhood
Filmed over 12 years with the same cast, Boyhood documents the life of a young boy in Texas from his childhood through his first day of college.
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Lone Star (1996)
A sheriff in Frontera digs up a long-ago murder—and a history of racial divide—when he comes across a skull in the desert.
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Giant (1956)
Make sure you stock up on popcorn, because this Western drama starring James Dean clocks in at over three hours—but every minute is worth watching.
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre: 40th Anniversary Edition
A weekend adventure takes a deadly turn for a group of teenagers who fall prey to a group of crazed cannibals living in the countryside.
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Dallas Buyers Club
Matthew McConaughey portrays an HIV-positive cowboy who refuses to accept his fate in this gripping true story. Get out the tissues—trust us.
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Blood Simple
A dark and deadly road trip begins deep in the heart of Texas after a scorned saloon owner hires a divorce detective to kill his young wife and her bartender lover.
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Red River (1948)
John Wayne stars in this famous Western about a long and exhausting cattle drive after the Civil War.
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Friday Night Lights
Clear eyes, full hearts, can't lose. You'll laugh, cry, and feel nostalgic as you watch a high school football coach lead his small-town team to a state title.
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Urban Cowboy
If you couldn't get enough of John Travolta during his Grease era, you'll love his electrifying performance as a heart-breaking, mechanical bull-busting cowboy.
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Hud
Hud is a selfish and rebellious young man who is enabled by the support of his father—until a deep family clash changes his life and attitude.
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Places In The Heart
Sally Field's Oscar-winning performance in this drama about a Depression-era widow who struggles to save her family's farm will leave you in tears.
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Bonnie and Clyde
No pair of lovers is as infamous as Bonnie and Cylde. Find out exactly how the criminals fell for each other—and ultimately fell apart—in this 1967 classic.
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Dazed and Confused
A group of rowdy teens celebrate the last day of high school and are truly "dazed and confused" as they wonder what to do next. Don't miss Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck in early roles.
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Tender Mercies
A vagabond country singer had no where else to turn when he took a job at a motel in Texas. He begins to fall for the owner and her son when he's presented with an opportunity for a career comeback—and has to choose which life he really wants.
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Varsity Blues
High school football is all anyone cares about in West Canaan, Texas. So the local team is devastated when their starting quarterback gets injured—and it's up to the benchwarmer to lead them in their quest for the divisional title.
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Office Space
If you experienced the Austin-based corporate culture of software companies of the 1990s, you'll laugh out loud at the struggles of the employees in this cynical workplace comedy.
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Everybody Wants Some!!
This college comedy directed by Richard Linklater is considered to be the spiritual sequel to Dazed and Confused, another Texas-based period piece.
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The Searchers
Perhaps John Wayne's most iconic film, this western also features an unforgettable old Texas setting.
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The Wild Bunch (1969)
This Oscar nominated western epic is a must watch for any Texas lover.
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Fandango
Any UT alumnus will love this 80's comedy, which follows a group of college seniors trying to figure out life in the real world.
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