Slacker (1990)
Slacker is a 1990 drama movie directed by Richard Linklater, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez and Jean Caffeine.
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 answers
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 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.
When was Slacker released?
Slacker was released on 27 July 1990.
How long is Slacker?
Slacker runs 1h 37m.
Who made Slacker?
Slacker was directed by Richard Linklater.
Where can I watch Slacker?
Slacker is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, YouTube TV and Tubi TV.
Where to watch Slacker
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, TCM, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV
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
- Jennifer Schaudies as Walking to Coffee Shop
- Dan Kratochvil as Espresso Czar / Masonic Malcontent