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Experience Dallas Through Film and TV from the Comfort of Your Home

Looking for fresh entertainment during quarantine? Refresh your streaming lineup with these acclaimed movies and shows filmed or set in Dallas.

1. Bottle Rocket
This debut feature from Wes Anderson began as a short film produced by Anderson and the Wilson brothers after they left UT Austin. The short premiered at Sundance, leading to a full‑length version shot in Dallas that launched the Wilsons’ careers and Anderson’s directorial career.

2. Queen of the South
Netflix’s gritty drama follows a woman on the run who teams up with an old ally to dismantle the cartel that pursues her. The first three seasons were filmed on location in Dallas, so viewers will spot familiar city landmarks throughout the series.

3. Bonnie and Clyde
The 1967 classic that launched the careers of Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway was shot largely around the Dallas area, capturing the region’s small‑town feel during the era of bank‑robberies.

4. The Tree of Life
Terrence Malick’s philosophical masterpiece, starring Brad Pitt and Jessica Chastain, was filmed across Texas and Dallas. The film earned the Palme d'Or at Cannes and remains a cinematic touchstone.

5. 11/22/63
This Hulu original mini‑series, adapted from Stephen King’s novel, follows a teacher (James Franco) who travels back in time to prevent the JFK assassination. Several key scenes were shot in Dallas, adding authenticity to the historical narrative.

6. Robocop (1987)
Although set in Detroit, the iconic sci‑fi film was shot almost entirely in Dallas. Peter Weller stars as Alex Murphy, a cop resurrected as a cyber‑netic enforcer.

7. Boys Don’t Cry
Hilary Swank earned an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena in this true‑story drama. While set in rural Nebraska, most of the filming took place in Greenville, Texas—just 50 miles northeast of Dallas.

Stay safe and happy binge‑watching! For a broader list of TV shows and films shot in Dallas, click here.

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