Isn't it cool to watch a movie and find out that it was filmed in your hometown?  Or, how about watching a film, then seeing places you recognize on the big screen? We work, play, and live here in the Permian Basin. And, it's awesome to see it showcased in movies.

• THESE MOVIES WERE FILMED IN MIDLAND OR ODESSA TEXAS!

The following results happened when I searched for films filmed in Midland or Odessa. I went to IMDb's website because these guys are all about moves and films and here are their results. Did you know these movies were filmed in Midland and Odessa? Did you know that there were even 10 movies filmed in the area?  I knew about some of these results but was surprised by others.

• FROM HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TO CLOWN HORROR, WEST TEXAS WAS HOME TO THESE MOVIES!

Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers Via YouTube
Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers Via YouTube
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Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers Via YouTube
Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers Via YouTube
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When you go down the list below, you will see a variety of movies that were filmed here in West Texas. Some of these movies you might recognize and then there are others that you had no clue about.

•  SOME BIG HOLLYWOOD NAMES ARE FEATURED IN SOME OF THESE MOVIES

Video Detective Via YouTube
Video Detective Via YouTube
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Some of these movies feature big Hollywood names like Billy Bob Thorton, Tommy Lee Jones, Matthew McConaughey, and Dwight Yoakam. While other movies on this list feature some very recognizable spots here in West Texas. These movies are listed by 'Popularity' according to the website for IMDb. 

Top 5 Movies Filmed In Midland and Odessa

These are the Top 5 movies that were filmed in Midland and the Top 5 movies filmed in Odessa, Texas. As per IMDb.

•  IMDb WEBSITE LIST FILMING LOCATIONS FOR ALL MOVIES

If you go on the website IMDb you will find these movies and a list of filming locations under each title.

• CHECK OUT THE TRAILERS FOR SOME OF THESE MOVIES BELOW!

FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

CIRCUS OF THE DEAD

NEWTON BOYS TRAILER

 WALKING DREAMS

THE IRON ORCHID

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