These Texas Movies Shine a Spotlight on the Lone Star State

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.)