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Texasville

1990·Movie
2h 3min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Nostalgic and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Complexity8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

It's not a place... It's a state of mind.

Summer, 1984: 30 years after Duane captained the high school football team and Jacy was homecoming queen, this Texas town near Wichita Falls prepares for its centennial. Oil prices are down, banks are failing, and Duane's $12 million in debt. His wife Karla drinks too much, his children are always in trouble, and he tom-cats around with the wives of friends. Jacy's back in town, after a mildly successful acting career, life in Italy, and the death of her son. Folks assume Duane and Jacy will resume their high school romance. And Sonny is "tired in his mind," causing worries for his safety. Can these friends find equilibrium in middle age?
Small Town DramaNostalgicCharacter-DrivenDysfunctional RelationshipsMid-Life CrisisSocial CommentaryComplex CharactersTexas Setting

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Is Texasville worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 58%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Texasville rated?

RSexual contentStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content and strong language.

How long is Texasville?

2 h 3 min

Texasville runs 2 h 3 min.

Is Texasville based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Texasville?

Critics54
Audiences53

Yes. Critics average 54 and audiences 53 out of 100, so both groups see Texasville much the same way.

Was Texasville a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$2 million

No. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 13% of its budget.

What language is Texasville in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Texasville use?

Quirky TownNothing but HitsVideo CreditsHollywood OldLikes Older WomenAlways Identical TwinsLighter and SofterThe Missus and the ExFun T-ShirtPut on a Bus20 Minutes into the PastHollywood Mid-Life Crisisand 6 more

TV Tropes lists 18 storytelling tropes for Texasville, including Quirky Town, Nothing but Hits, Video Credits.