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On a sweltering morning in Austin, Texas, the lives of a group of aimless young people intertwine as they wander through the streets, debating life, art, and destiny. With a carefree lifestyle, these individuals inhabit a world where procrastination is an art form, and the search for meaning often devolves into an absurd and comical dialogue. Each scene introduces a new character—a thought-provoking philosopher, a disillusioned musician, a conspiracy theory enthusiast—all connected only by the invisible thread of their apathy and lack of purpose.

Through a series of vignettes, the narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, jumping from one story to another, revealing the frustrations and aspirations of a lost generation. Some seek authenticity, others settle for routine, and some simply try to survive from day to day. The director, with a raw and almost documentary-style approach, captures the essence of youthful disillusionment, showcasing the deep conversations that arise amid the mundane. Without a traditional plot arc, the film becomes a heartfelt and sometimes hilarious portrait of contemporary life, revealing that despite the lack of direction, there is beauty in the struggle to find purpose. It is a journey through the lives of these "slackers," where the pursuit of meaning is found in human connection and endless conversations.

Media type
Movie
Year
1991
Director
Richard Linklater
Writer
Richard Linklater
Rating
Service
Internet Movie Database
Rating
7.00
Service
Rotten tomatoes
Rating
82.00
Service
Metacritic
Rating
69.00
Actors
Rudy Basquez
Jean Caffeine
Jan Hockey
Stephan Hockey
Mark James
Samuel Dietert
Bob Boyd
Terrence Kirk
Keith McCormack
Jennifer Schaudies
Dan Kratochvil
Maris Strautmanis
Brecht Andersch
Jerry Delony
Heather West
John Spath
Ron Marks
Daniel Dugan
Brian Crockett
Scott Marcus
Stella Weir
Teresa Taylor
Mark Harris
Greg Wilson
Gina Lalli
Sharon Roos
Frank Orrall
Skip Fulton Jr.
Abra Moore
Lori Capp
Gus Vayas
Don Stroud
Janelle Coolich
Aleister Barron
Albans Benchoff
Nigel Benchoff
Zara Barron
Steven Anderson
Robert Pierson
Sarah Harmon
David Haymond
John Slate
Scott Van Horn
Charles Gunning
Tamsy Ringler
Phillip Hostak
D. Angus MacDonald
Shelly Kristaponis
Louis Mackey
Kathy McCarty
Michael Laird
Jack Meredith
Kalman Spelletich
Siqgouri Wilkovich
John Hawkins
Scott Rhodes
D. Montgomery
Mimi Vitetta
Susannah Simone
Bruce Hughes
Eric Buehlman
Seth Maxwell Malice
Mark Quirk
Annick Souhami
Regina Garza
Stephen Jacobson
Eric Lord
Kelly Linn
Stewart Bennet
Kevin Thomson
Nick Maffei
Nolan Morrison
Kyle Rosenblad
Ed Hall
Lucinda Scott
Wammo
Marianne Hyatt
Gary Price
Joseph Jones
Sean Coffey
Jennifer Carroll
Patrice Sullivan
Greg Ward
Mike Enright
Gender
Drama
Comedy
Country
United States
Producers
Richard Linklater
Original title
Slacker
Duration
97
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