Movies like Urban Cowboy

Road House puts Patrick Swayze in the role of a tough bouncer at a rowdy bar, not unlike the Gilley's Club setting of Urban Cowboy. With its blend of action, romance, and a dive-bar backdrop, it's a fitting next watch for someone looking for more rough-and-tumble nightlife drama.

Also starring John Travolta, Saturday Night Fever is a disco-era icon that shares Urban Cowboy's exploration of youth culture and nightlife. While the setting is a Brooklyn discotheque instead of a Texas honky-tonk, the themes of personal growth and finding one's place in the world are universal.

This musical comedy-drama starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds is set in the same Southern milieu as Urban Cowboy. While lighter in tone, it's a celebration of country music and Texas culture, with plenty of charm for those who enjoyed the Urban Cowboy aesthetic.

Robert Altman's Nashville presents a sprawling, multi-character story about the country music scene, politics, and life in America. Like Urban Cowboy, this film digs into the heart of country music culture and the lives of those who are passionately entwined with it.

Crazy Heart, featuring Jeff Bridges as a washed-up country singer, is thematically consistent with the struggles and triumphs of Urban Cowboy's Bud Davis. The movie delves deeply into the redemption arc of its protagonist, grounded in a story rich with music and romance.

The 1984 classic Footloose, much like Urban Cowboy, captures the heart of American youth culture clashing with conservative sensibilities. As Kevin Bacon's character shakes up a small town with his rebellious dancing, fans of the dance-floor drama in Urban Cowboy will feel right at home.

Country Strong tells the story of a fallen country music star aiming for a comeback, steeped in the same country music and emotional drama that colors Urban Cowboy. Fans looking for more music-centric storylines and complex relationships will find a lot to love here.

Pure Country features country music star George Strait in a tale about a singer finding his roots, akin to John Travolta's Bud Davis in Urban Cowboy. As a heartfelt story of love and authenticity set to a country soundtrack, it's sure to resonate with Urban Cowboy fans.