Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- irreverent
- crude
- sardonic
- late night comedy viewing
- college movie marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film crude and weakly written, with occasional acknowledgment of its dialogue but little overall merit.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Dave, Sam, and Jeff have scammed their way through university by lying, cheating, and scheming.
The story combines romantic pursuit with infidelity and the roommates' sustained pattern of lying.
The central roommates proudly exploit others and face exposure because of their own misdeeds.
The action unfolds during final exams immediately before the protagonists graduate from Holden University.
Films like Slackers, and why
American Pie
raunchy college comedy built around irresponsible students, deception, and sexual misbehavior
Road Trip
ensemble campus comedy featuring scheming students, immature behavior, and romantic complications
The New Guy
crude romantic comedy driven by lies, manipulation, and morally dubious young protagonists
Movie Details
- Director
- Dewey Nicks
- Release Date
- 2002-02-01
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 5.2 / 10 (226)
Cast
- Devon Sawa
- Jaime King
- Jason Segel
- Jason Schwartzman
- Laura Prepon
- Michael C. Maronna
- Cameron Diaz
- Jim Rash
- Retta
- Gedde Watanabe
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Slackers about?
- Three shameless college roommates scramble to protect their cheating empire when an unlikely classmate threatens to expose them before graduation.
- What is Slackers like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Slackers as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Slackers violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Slackers.
- What did critics think of Slackers?
- Critics broadly found the film crude and weakly written, with occasional acknowledgment of its dialogue but little overall merit.
- Which films are like Slackers?
- Films with a similar feel include American Pie, Road Trip, and The New Guy.
- How long is Slackers?
- Slackers runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Slackers?
- In United States, Slackers is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
