Slacker(1990)
Slacker Synopsis
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.
Slacker (1990) is a drama and comedy film directed by Richard Linklater, released on July 27, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine and Jan Hockey. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 347 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Linklater
- Writers:
- Richard Linklater
- Producers:
- Richard Linklater
- Cinematographer:
- Lee Daniel
- Production:
- Detour Filmproduction
- Budget:
- $23,000
- Revenue:
- $1,228,108
- Status:
- Released
Slacker (1990) Trailer
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Slacker Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Slacker.
Slacker (1990) Original Trailer [HD]
Trailer
Matthew McConaughey Picks SLACKER and DAZED AND CONFUSED
Featurette
Slacker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Linklater
as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
- Rudy Basquez
Rudy Basquez
as Taxi Driver
- Jean Caffeine
Jean Caffeine
as Roadkill
- Jan Hockey
Jan Hockey
as Jogger
- Stephan Hockey
Stephan Hockey
as Running Late
Mark James
as Hit-and-Run Son
- Samuel Dietert
Samuel Dietert
as Grocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
- Bob Boyd
Bob Boyd
as Officer Bozzio
- Terrence Kirk
Terrence Kirk
as Officer Love
- Keith McCormack
Keith McCormack
as Street Musician
- Jennifer Schaudies
Jennifer Schaudies
as Walking to Coffee Shop
- Dan Kratochvil
Dan Kratochvil
as Espresso Czar / Masonic Malcontent
Key crew
Directed by Richard Linklater, written by Richard Linklater, produced by Richard Linklater.
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Slacker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 347 ratings.
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Slacker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Slacker online?
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Slacker (1990) is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Slacker?
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The main cast of Slacker (1990) includes Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey and Stephan Hockey. The film was directed by Richard Linklater. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Slacker released?
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Slacker was released on July 27, 1990 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is Slacker worth watching?
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Slacker (1990) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 347 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Slacker?
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Yes. The official Slacker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.