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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81

  • 19981998
  • PGPG
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998)
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Four high school friends that grew up together in a tiny Texas town, plan to leave for the big city the day after graduation. Over a week's time, their backstory and present day realities co... Read allFour high school friends that grew up together in a tiny Texas town, plan to leave for the big city the day after graduation. Over a week's time, their backstory and present day realities collide to determine how their plans play out.Four high school friends that grew up together in a tiny Texas town, plan to leave for the big city the day after graduation. Over a week's time, their backstory and present day realities collide to determine how their plans play out.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
2.5K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
36,220
4,931
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    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writer
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Stars
      • Breckin Meyer
      • Peter Facinelli
      • Eddie Mills
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writer
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Stars
      • Breckin Meyer
      • Peter Facinelli
      • Eddie Mills
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins

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    Squirrel (Ethan Embry), Keller (Breckin Meyer), Terrell Lee (Peter Facinelli) and John Hemphill (Eddie Mills) lounge on the road they hope will lead them out of their small town in "Dancer, Texas Pop. 81."
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    Breckin Meyer in Dancer, Texas Pop. 81 (1998)

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    Breckin Meyer
    Breckin Meyer
    • Keller Coleman
    Peter Facinelli
    Peter Facinelli
    • Terrell Lee Lusk
    Eddie Mills
    Eddie Mills
    • John Hemphill
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Squirrel
    Ashley Johnson
    Ashley Johnson
    • Josie Hemphill
    Patricia Wettig
    Patricia Wettig
    • Mrs. Lusk
    Michael O'Neill
    Michael O'Neill
    • Mr. Lusk
    Eddie Jones
    Eddie Jones
    • Earl
    Wayne Tippit
    Wayne Tippit
    • Keller's Grandfather
    Alexandra Holden
    Alexandra Holden
    • Vivian
    Keith Szarabajka
    Keith Szarabajka
    • Squirrel's Father
    Shawn Weatherly
    Shawn Weatherly
    • Sue Ann
    Michael Crabtree
    Michael Crabtree
    • Mr. Hemphill
    Lashawn McIvor
    • Mrs. Hemphill
    Joe Stevens
    Joe Stevens
    • Leon
    Tommy G. Kendrick
    Tommy G. Kendrick
    • Rusty
    Steven Bland
    • Wayne
    Craig Carter
    • Guy
    • Director
      • Tim McCanlies
    • Writer
      • Tim McCanlies
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The gas station where the four boys go to hang out was built for this movie and never was a working gas station. They left it up for an attraction when people drive into Fort Davis, it just recently collapsed (2006).
    • Goofs
      The students state that Brewster County Texas is the largest county in the US. It is the largest county in Texas, but San Bernardino County California is approximately three times larger.
    • Quotes

      Reverend: Squirrel, we've missed you in church these past few years.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Playing by Heart (1998)
    • Soundtracks
      Where I Come From
      Written by Steve Dorff, Gary Harju and Troy Cassar-Daley

      Arranged and produced by Steve Dorff

      Performed by Timothy R. Hopkins

    User reviews66

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    Top review
    10/10
    This one is a charmer.
    I spent a pleasant evening last night viewing this superb portrait of americana. I only wish that I had grown up in such a small town. These kids, teenagers, had it all, most of all solid friendships. I never was able to determine for certain how many if any would leave that fateful Monday morning on the journey to Los Angeles, leaving the small town and its people behind. That some left was inevitable. That some stayed was natural. I would have stayed. As the song at the end said, Dancer may not be on the map, Mr. McNally but it ought to be. I agree. My next visit to West Texas will include it. What a delight I have waiting for me. I feel SO good!!!
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    • Aug 31, 1999

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    • A detailed chapter headings set

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dancer, Texas población 81
    • Filming locations
      • Alpine, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Caribou Pictures
      • Chase Productions
      • HSX Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $676,631
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $87,983
      • May 3, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $676,631
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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