---
title: "The Text"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-text-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 993412
imdb_id: "tt9629946"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 143
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Text (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-text-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Text is a drama and family film released on December 12, 2023, with a runtime of two hours and twenty-three minutes and a PG rating. The movie centers on Angela Carmichael and Pamela Baker, who had been lifelong best friends before a single, simple text message drove a wedge between them. The film was directed by Daniel Beard and Rodger Allen Jones. The cast features Karla Dansereau, Sharon Nelson, Burke Sage, and Erandy. The central conflict of the story involves Pamela causing an automobile accident by sending a senseless text message to her son while he is driving with others.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | Hoopla | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Plex, Filmzie, YouTube Free, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Daniel Beard, Rodger Allen Jones
- **Networks / Studios**: Dreams Come True Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cole Berry** as *Cameron*
- **Bill Berry** as *Fire Chief*
- **Chuck Logan** as *Sparky the Fire Dog*
- **Tonna Kaye Logan** as *Candi Stewart (Photographer)*
- **Tracy Snellenberger** as *Andrea*
- **Dayna King** as *Angela's Cousin / Church Congregation Member*
- **Kayla Blackmore** as *Wedding Guest*
- **Karla Dansereau** as *Angela Carmichael*
- **Sharon Nelson** as *Pamela Baker*
- **Burke Sage** as *Robert Carmichael*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Text online?
The Text is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Text worth watching?
The Text holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Drama, Family for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Text and when was it released?
The Text is a feature film with a runtime of 143 minutes. It was released in 2023. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Text?
The Text was directed by Daniel Beard, Rodger Allen Jones.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Text — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/993412)
- [The Text (2023) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/993412-the-text/cast)
- [Mission Raniganj (2023) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt21262240/)
- [The Text (2023) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9629946/)
- [The Text (2023) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-text-2023/credits)
- [The Text (2023) - Daniel Beard, Rodger Allen Jones | Cast and ...](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/the-text-am601769/cast-crew)

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