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Discover the Best Movies and TV Shows Set in Houston

Located in the heart of Texas, Houston is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. From its stunning architecture to its diverse neighborhoods, Houston has been the backdrop for many iconic films and TV shows. In this article, we'll take a journey through the best movies and TV shows set in Houston, exploring the city's unique charm and the stories that have been told within its walls.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Bill Paxton

Kevin Bacon

Gary Sinise

Apollo 13 (1995)

7.5 6.0K votes

Genre: Drama, History

Country: United States of America

Duration: 140 min.

Audience: PG

Story: The true story of technical troubles that scuttle the Apollo 13 lunar mission in 1970, risking the lives of astronaut Jim Lovell and his crew, with the failed journey turning into a thrilling saga of heroism. Drifting more than 200,000 miles from Earth, the astronauts work furiously with the ground crew to avert tragedy.

Plot: rescue, race against time, moon, nasa, spaceman, based on true story, houston, texas, ...

Place: florida

Cast

John Travolta

Debra Winger

Scott Glenn

Madolyn Smith Osborne

Urban Cowboy (1980)

6.5 274 votes

Genre: Drama, Romance, Western

Country: United States of America

Duration: 132 min.

Audience: PG

Story: After moving to Pasadena, Texas, country boy Bud Davis starts hanging around a bar called Gilley's, where he falls in love with Sissy, a cowgirl who believes the sexes are equal. They eventually marry, but their relationship is turbulent due to Bud's traditional view of gender roles. Jealousy over his rival leads to their separation, but Bud attempts to win Sissy back by triumphing at Gilley's mechanical bull-riding competition.

Plot: adultery, country music, houston, texas, slice of life, blue collar, gender roles, newlywed, ...

Place: texas