Slacker
1990, English. Directed by Richard Linklater.
Austin, Texas, is an Eden for the young and unambitious, from the enthusiastically eccentric to the dangerously apathetic. Here, the nobly lazy can eschew responsibility in favor of nursing their esoteric obsessions. The locals include a backseat philosopher who passionately expounds on his dream theories to a seemingly comatose cabbie, a young woman who tries to hawk Madonna's Pap test to anyone who will listen and a kindly old anarchist looking for recruits.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 357 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Richard LinklaterDirector
- Richard LinklaterShould Have Stayed at Bus Station
- Rudy BasquezTaxi Driver
- Jean CaffeineRoadkill
- Jan HockeyJogger
- Stephan HockeyRunning Late
- Mark JamesHit-and-Run Son
- Samuel DietertGrocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
- Bob BoydOfficer Bozzio
- Terrence KirkOfficer Love
- Keith McCormackStreet Musician
- Jennifer SchaudiesWalking to Coffee Shop
- Dan KratochvilEspresso Czar / Masonic Malcontent
Details
- Released
- 27 July 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Linklater
- Budget
- $23K
- Box office
- $1.2M
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Slacker: quick answers
Is Slacker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 357 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Slacker?
Slacker runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Slacker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Slacker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Slacker suitable for kids?
Slacker is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Slacker?
Slacker is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What movies are like Slacker?
If you liked Slacker, try Moonwalkers, Repo Man, Fanboys.
Who directed Slacker?
Slacker (1990) was directed by Richard Linklater and stars Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine.