All the books by Larry Mcmurtry adapted to cinema and television, ranked

Two ex-Texas Rangers revive their sense of adventure by embarking on a cattle drive to the Montana Territory, accompanied by fellow residents from a small Texas town.

In 1951 Sonny Crawford and Duane Jackson are high-school seniors and friends in Anarene, Texas, a small declining northern Texas town. She is lonely because her husband is a closeted homosexual. At the Christmas dance Jacy is invited by Lester Marlow to a naked indoor pool party at the home of Bobby Sheen, a wealthy young man who seems to be a better prospect than Duane.

Hud is a modern cowboy, living a carefree and reckless lifestyle that contrasts with his father Homer Bannon’s more traditional and principled values. Conflict arises when the ranch faces a crisis involving a potential outbreak of hoof-and-mouth disease. Hud’s irresponsibility and disregard for ethical behavior create tension within the family as they grapple with difficult decisions.

Widowed Aurora Greenway keeps several suitors at arm’s length in Houston, focusing instead on her close, but controlling, relationship with daughter Emma. Anxious to escape her mother, Emma marries callow young college professor Flap Horton over her mother’s objections, moves away, and has three children.

The story is set several years after the events of ‘Lonesome Dove.’ Captain Woodrow F. Call, played by James Garner in this adaptation, is now retired and living in the town of Lonesome Dove. The story follows Call as he is reluctantly drawn back into the life of a Texas Ranger to track down and capture a young, elusive outlaw named Joey Garza.

The series focuses on the experiences and journey of Newt Call as he ventured into the world to carve out his own path. Newt became involved in significant events of the Western era and crossed paths with some of the legendary figures of the frontier.

The exploits and romantic entanglements of youthful Texas Rangers Woodrow Call and Augustus McRae unfold as they approach their eventual retirement in the city of Lonesome Dove.

Set in the early 1840s, the show follows the adventures of two young Texas Rangers, Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae. The story unfolds as the two embark on a perilous journey from Texas to Santa Fe. Along the way, they encounter various challenges, including conflicts with Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and the complexities of the Texas frontier.

The miniseries picks up several years after the events of the original ‘Lonesome Dove.’ Captain Woodrow F. Call is now a bounty hunter in pursuit of a young Mexican bandit named Joey Garza. The story follows Call’s journey as he recruits a diverse group of individuals to join him in this pursuit, and they embark on a dangerous trek across the American West.

A fictionalized account chronicling the adventures of Martha Jane Canary, more commonly known as Calamity Jane, as she makes a significant impact on the Old West. Adapted from Larry McMurtry’s novel, the story also showcases the presence of Western icons such as Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, Sitting Bull, and others.

In the 1980s Duane Jackson, who is now in his 40s, is struggling with the challenges of midlife. Duane is dealing with financial troubles, a failing marriage, and the changing dynamics of the small Texas town.

Following the story of Aurora Greenway during her later years, the challenges mount following the death of her daughter. Aurora grapples with keeping her family united, contending with a grandson in jail, a defiant granddaughter, and another grandson residing just above the poverty line.