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Apollo 13
Movie

Apollo 13(1995)

7.7
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PG
140Minutes
Local Hero
Movie

Local Hero(1983)

7.3
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PG
111Minutes

An American oil company representative is sent to a small seaside village in Scotland to secure the location for a new oil refinery. As he spends time in the village, he begins to appreciate the simplicity and beauty of the locals' way of life, leading to an internal conflict between his job and the desire to protect the village. With eccentric characters and a touch of magical realism, this film explores themes of greed, environmentalism, and cultural clash.

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Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood
Movie

Apollo 10½: A Space Age Childhood(2022)

7.2
PG_13
97Minutes

In the summer of 1969, a young boy living near NASA in Houston, Texas dreams of being part of the historic Apollo 11 mission. While watching the moon landing on TV, he imagines embarking on a secret mission to the moon. This film combines a faithful re-creation of the moon landing with a child's fantasy of adventure and exploration.

Cohen and Tate
Movie

Cohen and Tate(1988)

6.3
R
86Minutes

Cohen and Tate tells the story of a nine-year-old witness who is kidnapped by two hitmen in Texas. The hitmen, Cohen and Tate, are assigned to eliminate the child as he poses a threat to their employer. As they journey through Texas, a bond forms between the boy and one of the hitmen. The movie takes dark twists and turns as they encounter various obstacles and face life-threatening situations.

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Brewster McCloud
Movie

Brewster McCloud(1970)

6.8
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R
105Minutes
Brothers
Tv Show

Brothers (2009)

4.7

Mike Trainor seemingly has it all—he's a good-looking, wealthy and recently retired NFL player living the high-life in New York City, but he's about to get sidelined. When his mom learns that Mike's business manager took off with all his money, she orchestrates a plan to keep Mike in Houston, save his brother Chill's restaurant and bring the dysfunctional family back together under one roof again.

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The Trip to Bountiful
Movie

The Trip to Bountiful(1985)

7.4
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PG
108Minutes

Carrie Watts is an elderly woman who longs to escape the control of her daughter-in-law and return to her childhood home in Bountiful, Texas. With the help of a kind stranger, she sets out on a bus trip to Bountiful, reliving memories of her past along the way. As she arrives at her childhood home, she finds it abandoned and in ruins. Despite this, she finds solace in the journey and the memories it brings back.

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My Year of Dicks
Movie

My Year of Dicks(2022)

7.1
26Minutes

A determined fifteen-year-old girl in 90s Houston embarks on a hilarious and provocative journey to lose her virginity. With her best friends by her side, she navigates the challenges of sexual awakening and explores the complexities of love and friendship. This female-forward retro-romantic-comedy, adapted from the mortifying memoir 'Notes to Boys,' offers an honest and emotional portrayal of adolescence and young love with humor and heart.

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Talking Sabor
Tv Show

Talking Sabor (2024)

Renowned Mexican-American chef Aarón Sánchez travels to Los Angeles, Houston, Miami and New York to celebrate Latin restaurants with authentic flavors. Each episode, a celebrity guest joins him on this gastronomic adventure to cook up culture, share stories, and create a surprise menu together.

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Houston: The Legend of Texas
Movie

Houston: The Legend of Texas(1986)

6.4
NR
144Minutes

Sam Elliot stars as Sam Houston, the visionary who nearly single-handedly forged the state of Texas into a powerful entity in its own right. Refusing to forget the Alamo (as if anyone could), Houston led the military in Texas' rebellion against Mexico. G.D. Spradlin co-stars as President Andrew Jackson, with Michael Beck appearing as Jim Bowie, James Stephens as Stephen Austin, and Richard Yniguez as Mexican General Santa Anna. Lensed on location in the Lone Star state, this sweeping made-for-TV film originally occupied three hours' screen time on November 22, 1986. Its title at that time was Houston: The Legend of Texas. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Married to Medicine Houston
Tv Show

Married to Medicine Houston (2018)

7.1

Follow five dynamic women on the rise as they face high stakes in both their social circle and the medical world. These doctors and wives of doctors appear to have it all: they are educated, attractive, and polished professionals, but beneath the surface, viewers will see major obstacles that threaten their upward momentum. After putting their lives on hold to be a physician or a dedicated wife, the ladies must navigate marriage, children, family, and Houston society.

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The Christmas Lottery
Movie

The Christmas Lottery(2020)

5.6
88Minutes

The Davenport sisters have drifted apart over the years but when their Dad wins the lottery all he wants is having his girls home for Christmas. Getting over years of resentment proves a big task but it's pushed aside when their mother suffering from dementia loses the ticket. They put aside their differences to help find the ticket and in doing so get over their differences and finally learn to come together.

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Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit
Movie

Kiss: Live at the Houston Summit(1976)

73Minutes

On August 13, 1976 a white-hot KISS came to Houston concert venue The Summit for just their third show in the area. The band at this point was blowing up after releasing the hit LP “Destroyer” and brought a pyrotechnic-heavy rock show with them to thrill fans. Opening with “Detroit Rock City” and closing with “Black Diamond.”

Friday Night in the Coliseum
Movie

Friday Night in the Coliseum(1972)

35Minutes

Friday Night in the Coliseum is a short film featuring wrestling performances recorded at the Sam Houston Coliseum, in Houston, Texas, along with interviews with audience members and wrestling promoter Paul Boesch. The film features many wrestlers who were well-known in Houston, including The Crusher, Nick Kozak, Red Bastien, Dory Funk, Stan Stasiak, Johnny Valentine, Thunderbolt Patterson and Wild Bull Curry. The creation of this film was supported by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, however, the film never aired on television.

Who Killed Fourth Ward?
Movie

Who Killed Fourth Ward?(1978)

173Minutes

Originally founded as Freedman’s Town after the Civil War, The Fourth Ward is one of the oldest and most culturally significant black communities in Houston, Texas. In the 1970s, the city along with big business interests planned to redevelop the Fourth Ward in order to revitalize the dilapidated real estate and freshen the image of downtown Houston. The price of progress in this case would be the removal of many poor black families. The film explores a complex series of encounters with elected city officials, businessmen and the people of Fourth Ward in order to better understand how a city like Houston works. Who makes the decisions about where resources are spent and so determines the growth and wealth of the community.

Find movies and TV shows that revolve around the theme of 'Houston'. Discover captivating stories set in the vibrant city, exploring its culture, history, and iconic landmarks. From thrilling adventures to compelling dramas, immerse yourself in the essence of Houston through these captivating visuals.

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