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1. Lonesome Dove (1989)
TV-14 | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western
Two former Texas Rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small Texas town join a cattle drive to the Montana Territory.
Stars: Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane
Votes: 25,960
2. Pee-wee's Big Adventure (1985)
PG | 91 min | Adventure, Comedy, Family
When eccentric man-child Pee-wee Herman gets his beloved bike stolen in broad daylight, he sets out across the U.S. on the adventure of his life.
Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger
Votes: 59,138 | Gross: $40.90M
3. Two for Texas (1998 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 96 min | Crime, Drama, Western
Two escapees from a brutal Louisiana penal colony join Sam Houston's forces in the effort to gain vengeance for the massacre at the Alamo.
Director: Rod Hardy | Stars: Kris Kristofferson, Scott Bairstow, Irene Bedard, Tom Skerritt
Votes: 323
4. The Alamo (1960)
Passed | 162 min | Adventure, Drama, History
In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
Director: John Wayne | Stars: John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Laurence Harvey, Frankie Avalon
Votes: 17,744 | Gross: $17.26M
5. Cloak & Dagger (1984)
PG | 101 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
A young boy and his imaginary friend end up on the run while in possession of a top-secret spy gadget.
Director: Richard Franklin | Stars: Henry Thomas, Dabney Coleman, Michael Murphy, Christina Nigra
Votes: 8,383 | Gross: $9.72M
6. The Alamo (2004)
PG-13 | 137 min | Drama, History, War
Based on the 1836 standoff between a group of Texan and Tejano men, led by Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie, and Mexican dictator Santa Anna's forces at the Alamo in San Antonio Texas.
Director: John Lee Hancock | Stars: Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Emilio Echevarría, Jason Patric
Votes: 22,322 | Gross: $22.41M
7. True Women (1997)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Covering nearly fifty years of mid-19th-century turmoil, from the tumultuous Texas Revolution to the early women's suffrage movement, "True Women" is a gripping tale of endurance, love, and above all, gritty female determination.
Stars: Dana Delany, Annabeth Gish, Angelina Jolie, Michael York
Votes: 2,513
8. The Second Civil War (1997 TV Movie)
R | 97 min | Comedy, Drama
A simple immigration issue spins wildly out of control for those involved, ranging from the President of the United States, to a news producer.
Director: Joe Dante | Stars: Beau Bridges, Joanna Cassidy, Phil Hartman, James Earl Jones
Votes: 2,279
9. Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955)
Approved | 93 min | Adventure, Drama, Family
American frontiersman Davy Crockett fights in the Creek Indian War, is elected to the U.S. Congress and fights for Texas at the Alamo.
Director: Norman Foster | Stars: Fess Parker, Buddy Ebsen, Basil Ruysdael, Hans Conried
Votes: 4,894
10. Wrong Is Right (1982)
R | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
A TV reporter finds himself in the middle of an Arab leader buying two portable nukes, terrorists, arms dealer, a reporter/CIA spy killed, a US president ordering a K-I-L-L etc.
Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Sean Connery, George Grizzard, Robert Conrad, Katharine Ross
Votes: 2,266 | Gross: $3.38M
11. The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory (1987 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 140 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Against orders and with no help of relief Texas patriots led by William Travis, Jim Bowie, and Davy Crockett defend the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces.
Director: Burt Kennedy | Stars: James Arness, Brian Keith, Alec Baldwin, David Ogden Stiers
Votes: 743
12. San Antonio (1945)
Passed | 109 min | Western
Tough dance hall girl working for the local villain falls for a cowboy trying to clean up the town.
Directors: David Butler, Robert Florey, Raoul Walsh | Stars: Errol Flynn, Alexis Smith, S.Z. Sakall, Victor Francen
Votes: 1,847
13. Viva Max (1969)
G | 93 min | Comedy
In the 1960s, a screwy Mexican General and his troops cross into Texas to re-capture the Alamo from the Gringos but they face opposition from the local police, the National Guard and the U.S. State Department.
Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Peter Ustinov, Pamela Tiffin, Jonathan Winters, John Astin
Votes: 553
14. Houston: The Legend of Texas (1986 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 144 min | Biography, Drama, History
"From personal heartbreak to the epic fight for liberation, the glory of the Old West is captured in this grand life story of Sam Houston, the man whose bravery and vision led to the creation of Texas." -- from back of box
Director: Peter Levin | Stars: Sam Elliott, Claudia Christian, Devon Ericson, Michael C. Gwynne
Votes: 454
15. Texas (1994 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 180 min | Adventure, History, Western
In the beginning of the 19th Century, many white Americans are settling in the Mexican province of Texas. As the years go by, political conflicts between the settlers and the Mexican ... See full summary »
Director: Richard Lang | Stars: Maria Conchita Alonso, Benjamin Bratt, Frederick Coffin, Patrick Duffy
Votes: 572
16. Chupacabra vs. the Alamo (2013 TV Movie)
88 min | Action, Fantasy, Horror
San Antonio, Texas. The bodies of various drug cartel members are turning up mangled and drained of blood. Tough DEA agent Carlos Seguin discovers that the grisly murders are being ... See full summary »
Director: Terry Ingram | Stars: Erik Estrada, Julia Benson, Jorge Vargas, Vanesa Tomasino
Votes: 811
17. Alamo Gold (2008)
Not Rated | 85 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
The cast of six young partying guys and gals visit a sleepy Texas lake town for what they think will be a couple of days of drinking, boating, swimming and skiing and what they find is ... See full summary »
Director: Mitch Waters | Stars: Cory Hart, Evan Gamble, Sonia Acevedo, Carlos Compean
Votes: 26
18. Alamo: The Price of Freedom (1988)
G | 37 min | Short, Biography, Drama
In 1836, a small band of soldiers sacrifice their lives in hopeless combat against a massive army in order to prevent a tyrant from smashing the new Republic of Texas.
Director: Kieth Merrill | Stars: Casey Biggs, Enrique Sandino, Merrill Connally, Derek Caballero
Votes: 193
19. Man of Conquest (1939)
Passed | 105 min | History, War, Western
The story of Sam Houston, hero of the Texas revolution, statesman, and first president of the Republic of Texas.
Director: George Nicholls Jr. | Stars: Richard Dix, Gail Patrick, Joan Fontaine, Edward Ellis
Votes: 194
20. Land of Liberty (1939)
Approved | 138 min | History
This film tells the history of the United States from pre-Revolution through 1939.
Director: Cecil B. DeMille | Stars: Gayne Whitman, Erville Alderson, Don Ameche, Heather Angel
Votes: 353
21. Martyrs of the Alamo (1915)
Not Rated | 71 min | Drama, History, War
The story of the defense of the mission-turned-fortress by 185 Texans against an overwhelming Mexican army in 1836.
Director: Christy Cabanne | Stars: Sam De Grasse, Allan Sears, Walter Long, Alfred Paget
Votes: 205
22. Heroes of the Alamo (1937)
Approved | 75 min | Adventure, History, War
In early spring of 1833, the smoldering resentment of American settlers in Texas against their oppression by Mexico dictator General Santa Anna/Ana coming to a head. When a decree is issued... See full summary »
Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Earle Hodgins, Lane Chandler, Roger Williams, Rex Lease
Votes: 86
23. Revelation: Dawn of Global Government (2016)
PG | 106 min | Documentary
The American Republic, Christian faith and liberty are rapidly being destroyed by a Trojan Horse of globalism. As we have slept "Change has come to America." Awakened late, we find ourselves enveloped, suffocated in a global prison planet.
Director: Chuck Untersee | Stars: Chuck Baldwin, Jerry Boykin, Mark Collins, Charlie Daniels
Votes: 79 | Gross: $0.02M
24. Fallout: Alamo City (2018)
Short
Icarus a former special forces soldier plans to re-nuke the wasteland to rid it once and for all of all the nightmares, but at what cost?
Director: Andrew List | Stars: Kevin Beddow, James Burgess, Jeremy Carnrike, Michael Lawson
Votes: 12
25. The Making of Daniel Boone (2003)
88 min | Comedy
Best-selling author and noted history professor Allan Kenton, is realizing a dream. His recent biography on the life of Daniel Boone is being made into a major motion picture. Long wary of ... See full summary »
Director: Randall D. Wilkins | Stars: Clancy Brown, Andrew Robinson, Jesse Burch, Nanea Reeves
Votes: 30
26. The Alamo Documentary: A True Story of Courage (2004 Video)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary, History
Controversy has always been part of the history and legend of the Alamo. Whether they hold traditional or revisionist views, people are passionate about their opinions. See the true story of the Alamo in this fascinating documentary.
Director: Lynn Stevenson | Stars: Dorothy Black, Stephen L. Hardin, Joan Headley, Frank Thompson
Votes: 29
27. Men of Texas (1942)
Approved | 82 min | History, Western
Played by Robert Stack, Barry Conovan, a newspaperman, is sent to Texas some years after the death of Sam Houston, with the aim of getting the real skinny on the grand old man. He unearths ... See full summary »
Director: Ray Enright | Stars: Robert Stack, Broderick Crawford, Jackie Cooper, Anne Gwynne
Votes: 43
28. Arcade America (1996 Video Game)
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Joey and his monsters have a gig at Woodstock. Help Joey drive to ten famous locations in the US, shoot various foes there and get his monster bandmate friends together before the time runs out and the concert starts.
Director: Steve Martino | Stars: Dawn Bobbette, Janice Caston, Daniela DiMatteo, Dave DiMatteo
Votes: 11
29. With Davy Crockett at the Fall of the Alamo (1926)
Passed | 60 min | Biography, History, Western
Focuses on Davy Crockett before & during his time at the Alamo as one of the defenders, and ultimately, one of those who gave their lives.
Director: Robert N. Bradbury | Stars: Cullen Landis, Kathryn McGuire, Edward Hearn, Fletcher Norton
Votes: 23
30. Down Liberty Road (1956)
33 min | Short, Drama
On a cross-country Greyhound bus, passengers give historically dubious summaries of major landmarks. Riders include a grieving father of a fallen soldier and C-list celebrities of the 1950s.
Director: Harold D. Schuster | Stars: Marshall Thompson, Angie Dickinson, Charles Maxwell, Morris Ankrum
Votes: 38
31. Dear America: A Line in the Sand (2000 TV Movie)
TV-Y7 | 26 min | Drama, Family, History
A teenage girl from a family of Texas pioneers experiences loss around the time of the battle of the Alamo.
Director: William Fruet | Stars: Amy Stewart, Adrian Hough, Tamsin Kelsey, Steven McCarthy
Votes: 16
32. The Alamo Documentary (2004 Video)
127 min | Documentary
Director: Lynn Stevenson | Stars: Frank Thompson, Richard Flores, Don Graham, Stephen L. Hardin
Votes: 33
33. Spirit of the Alamo (1960 TV Movie)
Documentary, Biography, History
Director: Seymour Robbie | Stars: Carlos Arruza, Frankie Avalon, Richard Boone, Linda Cristal
Votes: 16
34. An Uzi at the Alamo (2005)
R | 88 min | Comedy, Romance
Searching for his identity, a young writer pledges to his dysfunctional family that he will commit suicide on his 25th birthday. As the fateful day approaches, he stumbles upon love and a ... See full summary »
Directors: Raymond Lepre, Chris Sparling | Stars: Chris Sparling, Terri Lynn Harris, Bill Bravo, Angeline Holmes
Votes: 94
35. John Wayne's 'the Alamo' (1992 Video)
68 min | Documentary, Short
Documentary about the making of the John Wayne film The Alamo (1960). Included are behind-the-scenes photos and footage of the actual production of the film, clips from it and interviews ... See full summary »
Stars: Frankie Avalon, Russell Birdwell, Budd Boetticher, Richard Boone
Votes: 59
36. Travis (1991)
Biography, Drama, History
A teenager witnesses Col. Travis' courage at the Alamo against overwhelming odds.
Director: Fred Holmes | Stars: Benton Jennings, Holly Vaughn, Reg Grant, Lou Diamond Phillips
Votes: 28
37. The Immortal Alamo (1911)
20 min | Short, History, Western
About 1722, Spain, in her command of Texas (named from a confederation of Indians, who called themselves Tejas), established the Franciscan mission of San Antonio de Valero (The Alamo). ... See full summary »
Director: William F. Haddock | Stars: Francis Ford, Edith Storey, William Clifford, William A. Carroll
Votes: 26
38. The Battle of the Alamo (1996 TV Movie)
47 min | Documentary, History, War
A re-enactment of the 13-day siege of the Alamo, the defining moment of the Texas revolution. Extensive use is made of original documents, from both sides of the battle, with legend (the ... See full summary »
Directors: Nina Gilden Seavey, Paul Wagner | Stars: Hal Holbrook, Jack Edmondson
Votes: 25
39. Davy Crockett Battles Kung Fu Vampires (2008)
26 min | Short, Action, Comedy
In the beautiful state of Texas, kung fu ninja vampires have take over the local college campus. It's up to a quirky scientist and her clone of American frontiersman Davy Crockett to save the school and perhaps the entire state of Texas.
Director: Elliot Mayen | Stars: Andrew Sensenig, Paula Wood, Brian Epps, Logan Ball
40. My Country 'Tis of Thee (1950)
Approved | 19 min | Documentary, Short, Biography
A panoramic view of American history from the Pilgrims to 1950 utilizing archival footage.
Stars: Marvin Miller, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Chester W. Nimitz, George S. Patton
Votes: 167
41. The Spirit of Independence (1976)
5 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Animated & illustrated retelling of the brave defence of the Alamo by a handful of defenders against the huge army of Santa Anna
Director: Vlad Goetzelman | Stars: Henry Ramer, Billie Mae Richards
Votes: 12
42. The Alamo: Shrine of Texas Liberty (1938)
16 min | Short, Action, Drama
The heroics of the Alamo defenders against the overwhelming superiority of forces assembled by Santa Anna. Their bravery was a rallying cry for the army of Sam Houston.
Director: Stuart Paton | Stars: Percy Barbat, Claudia Britton, Dayton Faulkner, Mrs. Florence Griffith
Votes: 21
44. Remember the Alamo (1934)
Approved | 10 min | Short, History
The fourth in the 'See America First" series begins at the West Point Military Academy and then to the Naval Academy where, through scenes and the narrative of John B. Kennedy, the military... See full summary »
Director: Ira Genet | Star: John B. Kennedy
45. Thumbs Up, Texas! (1941)
Approved | 18 min | Short, News
The March of Time arches into Texas and discovers oil wells, cattle ranchers, mountains, prairies, forests, lakes, beaches, universities, and no small amount of financial wheeler-dealers in... See full summary »
Director: Jack Glenn | Stars: Cal Tinney, Amon C. Carter, Karl Hoblitzelle
46. Evening at the Alamo Drafthouse (2009 Video)
25 min | Short, Biography, History
Star: Brian Trenchard-Smith
47. Standing Tall: Lone Star Statues (2007)
15 min | Documentary, Short, Music
Standing Tall: Lone Star Statues explores Texas culture through the statues found along the highways and back roads of the Lone Star State. Big Tex and Sam Houston are a few of the more ... See full summary »
Director: Todd Kent | Star: Devin Dennie
48. Following the Flag in Mexico (1916)
Documentary
Stars: Venustiano Carranza, Frederick Funston, John J. Pershing, Pancho Villa
49. High Road (1957)
Documentary, Short
This travelogue was produced by the Ford Motor Company to commemorate the Henry Ford Memorial Highway, which leads from the Montana/Canadian border south through Wyoming, Colorado, and New ... See full summary »
Director: Pat Powers | Stars: Tom Holland, Tom Glazer
50.
Amazing Stories (1985–1987)
Episode:
Alamo Jobe
(1985)
Not Rated | 25 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
During the Battle of the Alamo on March 6, 1836, 15-year-old messenger Jobe H. Farnum is about to be killed. He is transported forward in time to San Antonio in 1985. The 1980s prove to be too much for Jobe to handle.
Director: Michael D. Moore | Stars: Kelly Reno, William Boyett, Lurene Tuttle, Richard Young
Votes: 530