A Texas Funeral (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1999, A Texas Funeral is a comedy and drama film directed by W. Blake Herron, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. It's 1968 and the Whit clan are reuniting for the burial of Grandpa Sparta (Martin Sheen). But Sparta still has some secrets to reveal to his family and wisdom to impart to his grandson, in this whimsical comedy from the writer of The Bourne Identity.
Who’s in it. A Texas Funeral stars Robert Patrick as Zach, Jane Adams as Mary Joan, Martin Sheen as Grandpa Sparta and Chris Noth as Clinton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, A Texas Funeral has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Texas Funeral page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Texas Funeral tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Texas Funeral (1999)?
- In US, A Texas Funeral is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Texas Funeral worth watching?
- A Texas Funeral holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Texas Funeral?
- A Texas Funeral stars Robert Patrick, Jane Adams, Martin Sheen, Chris Noth and Olivia d'Abo.
- When was A Texas Funeral released?
- A Texas Funeral was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.