What are some good movies shot in the American Southwest?

Posted by admin on Nov 11, 2009 under Arizona Desert Landscaping


I love movies that show the landscape of the American Southwest / desert terrain – California, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Texas.

I’m looking for recommendations of movies that are shot in these locations, and that actively portray the landscape. Bonus points for quirky characters! Some examples of movies like this that I’ve seen and loved are "Paris, Texas", "Thelma and Louise", "Easy Rider", and "Breakdown".

I love road movies, psychological thrillers, strong atmospheres, and weird or eerie occurences. Wild west movies will be okay if they are more character driven than action-based (i.e. "Johnny Guitar"), although I would appreciate any recommendations! Many thanks for your help!

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Raising Arizona (Filled with quirky characters about a cop and her husband/boyfriend who is always in trouble with the law kidnap a child because the woman had 6 of them and think they wont miss one. It’s a comedy.)

Into The West (Mini Series).

Maverick (Mel Gibson film, it’s cute).

Kalifornia

  1. John G Said,

    The Searchers, Swing Vote, No Country For Old Men
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  2. smokemonsterjack Said,

    Raising Arizona (Filled with quirky characters about a cop and her husband/boyfriend who is always in trouble with the law kidnap a child because the woman had 6 of them and think they wont miss one. It’s a comedy.)

    Into The West (Mini Series).

    Maverick (Mel Gibson film, it’s cute).

    Kalifornia
    References :

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