

Paris, Texas
1984, English. Directed by Wim Wenders.
A place for dreams. A place for heartbreak. A place to pick up the pieces.
A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Paris, Texas
Paris, Texas is streaming on HBO Max in India.
Availability in India as of 6 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 July 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom, Germany, France
- Written by
- Sam Shepard
- Budget
- $1.8M
- Box office
- $2.2M
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Paris, Texas: quick answers
Is Paris, Texas worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.1/10 from 2,366 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Paris, Texas?
Paris, Texas runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Paris, Texas have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Paris, Texas. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Paris, Texas parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Paris, Texas is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Paris, Texas on?
Paris, Texas is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Paris, Texas?
If you liked Paris, Texas, try The Straight Story, East of Eden, Head Full of Honey.
Who directed Paris, Texas?
Paris, Texas (1984) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell.