Slacker
Originally released in 1991. Slacker is a drama/comedy film. directed by Richard Linklater.
Starring Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, and Jean Caffeine
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 5, 1991
34 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (329 votes)
Budget
$23K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.2M
53.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Linklater
as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
Rudy Basquez
as Taxi Driver
Jean Caffeine
as Roadkill
Jan Hockey
as Jogger
Stephan Hockey
as Running Late
Mark James
as Hit-and-Run Son
Samuel Dietert
as Grocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
Bob Boyd
as Officer Bozzio
Terrence Kirk
as Officer Love
Keith McCormack
as Street Musician
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $23,000
- Revenue
- $1,228,108
Production Companies
- Detour Filmproduction
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slacker about?
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 e...
Who directed Slacker?
Slacker was directed by Richard Linklater.
How long is Slacker?
Slacker has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Slacker released?
Slacker was released on July 5, 1991 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Slacker?
The main cast of Slacker includes Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey, Stephan Hockey.
Is Slacker worth watching?
Slacker has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 329 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.