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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982, English. Directed by Colin Higgins.

With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!

When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.

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Runtime
1h 54m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
English
Rated
R

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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.2/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.

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Released
23 July 1982
Country
United States of America
Written by
Colin Higgins, Larry L. King, Peter Masterson
Budget
$28M
Box office
$70M
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What The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based on

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a dramatico-musical work.

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Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 193 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).

Does The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas on?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

If you liked The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, try Personal Services, Blazing Saddles, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs.

Who directed The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982) was directed by Colin Higgins and stars Dolly Parton, Burt Reynolds, Dom DeLuise.

What is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas based on?

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is based on The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, a dramatico-musical work.

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