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Movie poster: Slacker (1990)
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Slacker

1990 · 97 min Drama Comedy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1990
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, Comedy
Director Richard Linklater
Runtime 97 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (333 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Richard Linklater

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

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Bob Boyd

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Terrence Kirk

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Keith McCormack

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