10 romantic films set in Texas to watch with your loved one
Trying to think of a date for you and your partner?
What better romantic date with your loved one than ordering take out and snuggling on the couch while watching a romantic film set in Texas?
Here are 10 movies guaranteed for you to sneak a kiss on your loved one while watching.
'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' - 1982
Based on the 1978 Broadway musical, the 1982 film stars Dolly Parton as owner Mona Stangley of the Chicken Ranch, a brothel in Texas.
Mona and Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, played by Burt Reynolds, team up to stop a television evangelist from shutting down the whorehouse, all while singing, dancing and finding love.
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Giant' - 1956
Texas rancher Jordan "Bick" Benedict Jr., played by Rock Hudson, visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. He meets and falls in love with Leslie, played by Elizabeth Taylor, and the two marry and return to his ranch in Texas.
When Bick's neighbor Jett Rink, played by James Dean, strikes oil and becomes wealthy, a power struggle starts.
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Hope Floats' - 1998
After discovering her husband is having an affair with her best friend, Birdee, played by Sandra Bullock, returns to her hometown.
Deeply depressed, she runs into her old friend Justin, played by Harry Connick Jr., who is still in love with her. Knowing she has to make a new life for her and her daughter, will Justin be able to be part of it?
Where to watch: The film is available to stream on Hulu.
'Liar's Moon' - 1982
The summer after high school, Jack, played by Matt Dillon, falls in love with Ginny, played by Cindy Fisher.
Ginny's father has strenuous objections on the the two, but the couple decides to elope and learn to deal with growing up too fast after Ginny finds out she's pregnant.
Where to watch: The film is available to stream on Freevee.
'Lone Star' - 1952
President Andrew Jackson sends Devereaux Burke, played by Clark Gable, back home to Texas on a mission to facilitate Gen. Sam Houston's drive for U.S. statehood.
Devereaux must also fight Sen. Thomas Craden over winning the heart of Martha Ronda, played by Ava Gardner.
Where to watch: The film is available to stream on Fubo.
'Love and a .45' - 1994
Watty, played by Gil Bellows, is a small time crook, but after a hit goes sideways he goes on the run with his fiancé Starlene, played by Renée Zellweger.
Now on the run to Mexico to escape from a psychopath murderer, the police and some loan sharks, the two decide to get married first and visit Starlene's parents.
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Miss Congeniality' - 2000
When a serial killer indicates their next target is at the Miss United States pageant, the F.B.I. decide to send Agent Gracie Hart, played by Sandra Bullock, undercover to solve the case.
While pretending to represent New Jersey, Gracie ends up facing her fear of embracing her femininity while making unsuspecting friends and falling in love during the process.
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Reality Bites' - 1994
After college, Lelaina, played by Winona Ryder, decides to make a documentary about Gen X while filming her and her close group of friends as they attempt to start relationships and enter the career field.
During the process, she gets torn between two men ― her best friend Troy, played by Ethan Hawke, and yuppie Michael, played by Ben Stiller. Will she choose the successful, mature gentleman or the bad boy she's known forever?
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Tin Cup' - 1996
Roy, played by Kevin Costner, is a failed pro golfer that lives in a Winnebago on a driving range when he meets Molly, played by Rene Russo.
When he finds out she's involved with his nemesis, Roy gets inspired by Molly to take himself seriously again while falling in love with her.
Where to watch: The film can be rented for $3.99 on Apple TV+ or Prime Video.
'Urban Cowboy' - 1980
After moving to Pasadena, Texas, Bud, played by John Travolta, falls in love with Sissy, played by Debra Winger.
The two eventually wed, but Bud and Sissy clash over Bud's traditional views of gender roles, and the two separate. It's up to Bud to win Sissy back by winning a mechanical bull-riding competition.
Where to watch: The film is available to stream on Paramount+.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Date night idea: Watch one of these 10 romance films set in Texas
