In 1939, the area was made famous by John Ford’s film Stage Coach, which starred John Wayne.

Also filmed in Monument Valley -

- The Searchers which is also a John Ford film.
- Marlboro Tobacco Commercials.
- Once Upon a Time in the West has two scenes that were filmed in Monument Valley.
- In Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 Space Odyssey, the valley was featured as the alien planet.
- The Eiger Sanction was partially filmed at Monument Valley.
- Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade includes a scene in the Monument Valley.
- Back to the Future III and National Lampoon’s Vacation also have scenes here.

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