Slacker 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Network
- Detour Filmproduction
What is Slacker?
Slacker is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 27, 1990
- Studios
- Detour Filmproduction
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
- Episode runtime
- ~97 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Detour Filmproduction
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Overview
Slacker is a film first released in 1990. Catalogued under Drama, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Detour Filmproduction. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A day in Austin drifts from one quirky conversation to the next.”
- Captures Austin’s eccentric subculture
- Offers a series of witty, improvised dialogues
- Lacks a traditional plot structure
- May feel aimless to viewers seeking narrative drive
Watch it if you enjoy character sketches over conventional storytelling.
Its laid‑back, sometimes apathetic tone is best suited for mature audiences comfortable with non‑linear, dialogue‑driven films.
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Where does the film take place?
The film is set in Austin, Texas, portraying its young, un‑ambitious scene.
What kind of characters appear?
It follows a backseat philosopher, a young woman hawking Madonna’s Pap test, and a kindly old anarchist, among others.
What genre is Slacker?
It is classified as a drama and comedy.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 37 minutes.
When was Slacker released?
It was released in the United States on July 27, 1990.
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