Happy, Texas
1999, English. Directed by Mark Illsley.
Escaped convicts disguised as beauty pageant experts? This could get ugly.
Two escaped convicts roll into the village of Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple who work as beauty pageant consultants. They go along with it to duck the police, but the local sheriff has a secret of his own.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Mark IllsleyDirector
- Jeremy NorthamHarry Sawyer
- Steve ZahnWayne Wayne Wayne Jr.
- William H. MacySheriff Chappy Dent
- Ally WalkerJosephine "Joe" McClintock
- Illeana DouglasDoreen Schaefer
- M.C. GaineyBob Maslow
- Ron PerlmanMarshal Nalhober
- Mo GaffneyMrs. Bromley
- Paul DooleyThe Judge
- Jillian BerardMadison
- Scarlett PomersJency
- Melissa ArnoldOther Happy Girl
Details
- Released
- 3 December 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ed Stone, Mark Illsley, Phil Reeves
- Budget
- $1.7M
- Box office
- $1.9M
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Happy, Texas: quick answers
Is Happy, Texas worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 129 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Happy, Texas?
Happy, Texas runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Happy, Texas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Happy, Texas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Happy, Texas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Happy, Texas yet.
Which OTT platform is Happy, Texas on?
Happy, Texas isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Happy, Texas?
If you liked Happy, Texas, try The Man, Big Momma's House, Family Plot.
Who directed Happy, Texas?
Happy, Texas (1999) was directed by Mark Illsley and stars Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy.