Happy, Texas(1999)
Escaped convicts disguised as beauty pageant experts? This could get ugly.
Happy, Texas Synopsis
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.
Happy, Texas (1999) is a comedy and crime film directed by Mark Illsley, released on December 3, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy and Ally Walker. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 129 ratings.
- Director:
- Mark Illsley
- Writers:
- Mark Illsley, Phil Reeves, Ed Stone
- Producers:
- Rick Montgomery, Ed Stone, Mark Illsley
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Douglas Johnson
- Composer:
- Peter Harris
- Production:
- Marked Entertainment
- Budget:
- $1,700,000
- Revenue:
- $1,943,649
- Status:
- Released
Happy, Texas (1999) Trailer
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Happy, Texas Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Northam
as Harry Sawyer
Steve Zahn
as Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.
William H. Macy
as Sheriff Chappy Dent
Ally Walker
as Josephine "Joe" McClintock
Illeana Douglas
as Doreen Schaefer
M.C. Gainey
as Bob Maslow
Ron Perlman
as Marshal Nalhober
Mo Gaffney
as Mrs. Bromley
Paul Dooley
as The Judge
- Jillian Berard
Jillian Berard
as Madison
Scarlett Pomers
as Jency
- Melissa Arnold
Melissa Arnold
as Other Happy Girl
Key crew
Directed by Mark Illsley, written by Mark Illsley, Phil Reeves and Ed Stone, produced by Rick Montgomery, Ed Stone and Mark Illsley.
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Happy, Texas Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 129 ratings.
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Happy, Texas – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happy, Texas online?
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Happy, Texas (1999) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Happy, Texas?
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The main cast of Happy, Texas (1999) includes Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy, Ally Walker and Illeana Douglas. The film was directed by Mark Illsley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Happy, Texas released?
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Happy, Texas was released on December 3, 1999 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Happy, Texas worth watching?
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Happy, Texas (1999) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 129 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Happy, Texas?
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Yes. The official Happy, Texas trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.