Sign in
Trailer

A Texas Funeral

1999Movie1 h 38 min

ComedyDrama
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–53%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about family and faith and meaning, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want to half-watch while scrolling

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

Movies with

Story

It's 1968 and the Whit clan are reuniting for the burial of Grandpa Sparta. But Sparta still has some secrets to reveal to his family and wisdom to impart to his grandson.

Feels like

  • Non-linear Family Saga
  • Magical Realism Drama
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Poetic Melancholy
  • Texas Gothic Atmosphere
  • Complex Character Study
  • Spiritual Quest
  • Stylistic Narrative Fragmentation

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
William Blake Herron
Written by
William Blake Herron
Produced by
Damian Jones, Graham Broadbent

Everyone

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

Facts

January 1, 1999 · 1 h 38 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use

Released
January 1, 1999
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream A Texas Funeral?"

Questions about A Texas Funeral

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Texas Funeral?

PlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon MX Player

In the United States, A Texas Funeral is free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Texas Funeral worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2).

Will A Texas Funeral make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is A Texas Funeral plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.