Slacker 1990
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56 Reviews
4%
Gummy
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SplatAustin, 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.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
as Taxi Driver
as Roadkill
as Jogger
as Running Late
as Hit-and-Run Son
as Grocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
as Officer Bozzio
as Officer Love
as Street Musician
Director:
Writer:
Richard Linklater
Stars:
Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey, Stephan Hockey, Mark James, Samuel Dietert, Bob Boyd, Terrence Kirk, Keith McCormack,
Genres:
Drama,Comedy
Release Date:
1990 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
97 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Slacker
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
as Taxi Driver
as Roadkill
as Jogger
as Running Late
as Hit-and-Run Son
as Grocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
as Officer Bozzio
as Officer Love
as Street Musician
as Walking to Coffee Shop
as Espresso Czar / Masonic Malcontent
as Giant Cappuccino
as Dostoyevsky Wannabe
as Looking for Missing Friend
as Been on the Moon Since the 50's
as Tura Satana Look-Alike
as Co-op Guy
as Bush Basher
as Comb Game Player
as Sadistic Comb Game Player
as Ultimate Loser
as Stephanie from Dallas
as Pap Smear Pusher
as T-Shirt Terrorist
as Anti-Traveller
as Wants to Leave Country
as Sidewalk Psychic
as Devoted Follower
as Happy-Go-Lucky Guy
as Two for One Special
as Has Change
as Traumatized Yacht Owner
as Cranky Cook
as Paranoid Paper Reader
as Recluse in Bathrobe
as Shut-in Girlfriend
as Peeping Kid
as Coke Machine Robber
as Budding Capitalist Youth
as Coke Heist Accomplice
as Jilted Boyfriend
as Guy Who Tosses Typewriter
as Based on Authoritative Sources
as Has Faith in Groups
as Street Dweller
as 'Conspiracy A-Go-Go' Author
as Nova
as GTO
as Hitchhiker Awaiting 'True Call'
as Video Interviewer
as Video Cameraman
as Sitting at Cafe
as Hit Up for Cigarettes
as Video Playing Store Security
as Shoplifter
as Old Anarchist
as Anarchist's Daughter
as Burglar
as Get-Away Accomplice
as Cadillac Crook
as Video Backpacker
as Slapping Boyfriend
as Choking Girlfriend
as Disguntled Grad Student
as Having a Breakthrough Day
as Teacup Sculpter
as Working on Same Painting
as Card Playing Waiter
as Cafe Card Player #1
as Cafe Card Player #2
as Scooby Doo Philosopher
as Papa Smurf
as Questions Happiness
as Has Conquered Fear of Rejection
as Smoking Writer
as S-T-E-V-E with a Van
as Doorman at Club
as Bike Rider with Nice Shoes
as Cousin from Greece
as Sitting on Ledge
as Handstamping Arm Licker
as Pixl-Visionary
as To Be Buried by History
as Going to Catch a Show
as Band Playing at Club
as Dairy Queen Photographer
as Anti-Artist
as Late Night Pick-Up
as Watching Early Morning TV
as Old Man Recording Thoughts
as Post-Modern Paul Revere
as Super 8 Cameraman
as All-Night Partier
as Day Tripper
as Tosses Camera Off Cliff
as Bicyclist (uncredited)
as Club Owner (voice) (uncredited)
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