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The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

1982Movie1 h 54 minR

Comedy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic407.2Rotten Tomatoes50%69%

A romantic, sensual comedy movie about show business and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for scares.

Movies with

Story

With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!

When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.

Feels like

  • Musical Comedy
  • Texas Brothel
  • Political Satire
  • Small-Town Scandal
  • Nostalgic
  • Showbiz
  • Quirky Characters
  • Catchy Tunes

Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Colin Higgins
Written by
Colin Higgins, Peter Masterson, Larry L. King
Produced by
Edward K. Milkis, Thomas L. Miller, Robert L. Boyett
Music by
Patrick Williams

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 23, 1982 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
July 23, 1982
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$28 million
Box office
$70 million
Available in
55 countries

Tropes

Oh, Crap!, The Power of Lust, Very Loosely Based on a True Story +9

  • Oh, Crap!
  • The Power of Lust
  • Very Loosely Based on a True Story
  • Downer Ending
  • False Reassurance
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • Strange Minds Think Alike
  • Scooby-Dooby Doors
  • Fanservice Extra
  • Rags to Riches
  • Cover Innocent Eyes and Ears
  • Hypocritical Humor

12 of 20 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?"

Questions about The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (68 out of 100) than critics (45).

Will The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).

Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas use?

Oh, Crap!The Power of LustVery Loosely Based on a True StoryDowner EndingFalse ReassuranceInterrupted IntimacyStrange Minds Think AlikeScooby-Dooby DoorsFanservice ExtraRags to RichesCover Innocent Eyes and EarsHypocritical Humorand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 tropes for it, including Oh, Crap!, The Power of Lust, and Very Loosely Based on a True Story.