Slacker (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1991, Slacker is a comedy and drama film directed by Richard Linklater, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Slacker stars Richard Linklater as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station, Mark James as Hit-and-Run Son, Jerry Delony as Been on the Moon Since the 50's and Rudy Basquez as Taxi Driver, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Slacker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Slacker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Slacker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Slacker (1991)?
- In US, Slacker is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Slacker worth watching?
- Slacker holds an audience score of 6.8 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 Slacker?
- Slacker stars Richard Linklater, Mark James, Jerry Delony, Rudy Basquez and Jean Caffeine.
- When was Slacker released?
- Slacker was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.