Slacker
Austin, Texas, is an Eden for the young and unambitious, from the enthusiastically eccentric to the dangerously apathetic. Here, the nobly lazy can eschew responsibility in favor of nursing their esoteric obsessions. The locals include a backseat philosopher who passionately expounds on his dream theories to a seemingly comatose cabbie, a young woman who tries to hawk Madonna's Pap test to anyone who will listen and a kindly old anarchist looking for recruits.
Where to watch Slacker in United States
Can I watch Slacker in United States? Yes — you can stream Slacker in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max.
HBO Max Amazon Channel
HBO MaxClick a service to open Slacker there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Slacker streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Crave | — |
About Slacker
Slacker is a 1990 English-language comedy film directed by Richard Linklater. The cast is led by Richard Linklater, Rudy Basquez, Jean Caffeine. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
Slacker was produced by Detour Filmproduction and made in United States of America. It was released on July 27, 1990, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $0 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Richard Linklater
- Writers
- Richard Linklater
- Release date
- July 27, 1990
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Detour Filmproduction
Slacker cast & crew
Slacker was directed by Richard Linklater and written by Richard Linklater.
The cast features Richard Linklater as Should Have Stayed at Bus Station, Rudy Basquez as Taxi Driver, Jean Caffeine as Roadkill, Jan Hockey as Jogger, Stephan Hockey as Running Late, and Mark James as Hit-and-Run Son.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lee Daniel and it was produced by Richard Linklater.
Is Slacker worth watching?
Slacker holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 357 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Slacker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Slacker
In United States, you can stream Slacker on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Slacker
Richard Linklater
Should Have Stayed at Bus Station
Rudy Basquez
Taxi Driver
Jean Caffeine
Roadkill
Jan Hockey
Jogger
Stephan Hockey
Running Late
Mark James
Hit-and-Run Son
Samuel Dietert
Grocery Grabber of Death's Bounty
Bob Boyd
Officer Bozzio
Terrence Kirk
Officer Love
Keith McCormack
Street Musician
Jennifer Schaudies
Walking to Coffee Shop
Dan Kratochvil
Espresso Czar / Masonic Malcontent
Slacker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Slacker in United States?
Slacker is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Slacker on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Slacker is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Slacker in?
Slacker is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Slacker?
Slacker runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Slacker rated?
Slacker is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 357 ratings.
More like Slacker
