Best Texas Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 16 best-rated texas movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Paris, Texas 1984 ★ 8.1
The Thin Blue Line 1988 ★ 7.6
Blood Simple 1985 ★ 7.3
Places in the Heart 1984 ★ 7.2
Tender Mercies 1983 ★ 6.8
True Stories 1986 ★ 6.7
The Legend of Billie Jean 1985 ★ 6.6
Lone Wolf McQuade 1983 ★ 6.5
Urban Cowboy 1980 ★ 6.5
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas 1982 ★ 6.2
The Border 1982 ★ 6.0
Silent Rage 1982 ★ 6.0
Best Seller 1987 ★ 6.0
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 1986 ★ 5.7
Smokey and the Bandit II 1980 ★ 5.5
Malibu Express 1985 ★ 4.7