# Slacker (1990)

> A freewheeling Austin mosaic follows eccentric drifters whose digressive conversations turn one ordinary day into a portrait of countercultural disconnection.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8230

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Cast: Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine, Jan Hockey, Stephan Hockey, Mark James, Samuel Dietert, Bob Boyd
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102943/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, digressive, affectionate, lazy afternoon, indie film night

## Synopsis

A quirky exploration of Austin's misfits and dreamers, where every encounter is a new story waiting to unfold.

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