Accidental Texan

2024·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
65
GoodGoodWatch score

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Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Tension4

Heart

Hopeful and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Erwin blows his first acting job and finds himself stranded in Texas, where he's taken under the wing of a nearly bankrupt oil driller Merle and his cohort Faye. The three set off on a wild adventure to outwit the bank and a corrupt oil company to hit pay dirt before Merle's dreams are foreclosed.
Feel-Good ComedyFish-Out-Of-WaterSmall Town CharmTexas CultureFamily-FriendlyUnderdog StoryHeartwarmingRedemptionFinancial Struggle

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Accidental Texan legally?

Accidental Texan is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Accidental Texan worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Accidental Texan rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Accidental Texan?

1 h 43 min

Accidental Texan runs 1 h 43 min.

Is Accidental Texan based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Accidental Texan?

Critics60
Audiences77

Not quite. Audiences rate Accidental Texan higher (77) than critics (60). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Accidental Texan a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$141,270

No. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $141,270 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Accidental Texan in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Accidental Texan?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Accidental Texan in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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