The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
“With Burt and Dolly, this much fun just couldn't be legal!”
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is a 1982 English-language comedy film directed by Colin Higgins. The cast is led by Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, Dom DeLuise. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was produced by Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on July 23, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $28 million, it went on to gross $70 million worldwide.
- Director
- Colin Higgins
- Writers
- Colin Higgins, Larry L. King, Peter Masterson
- Release date
- July 23, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $28 million
- Box office
- $70 million
- Production
- Miller-Milkis-Boyett Productions
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas cast & crew
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas was directed by Colin Higgins and written by Colin Higgins, Larry L. King, and Peter Masterson.
The cast features Burt Reynolds as Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, Dolly Parton as Mona Stangley, Dom DeLuise as Melvin P. Thorpe, Charles Durning as Governor of Texas, Jim Nabors as Deputy Fred, and Robert Mandan as Senator Wingwood.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Patrick Williams, cinematography is by William A. Fraker, and it was produced by Robert L. Boyett and Edward K. Milkis.
Is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas worth watching?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 177 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
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Cast of The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Burt Reynolds
Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd
Dolly Parton
Mona Stangley
Dom DeLuise
Melvin P. Thorpe
Charles Durning
Governor of Texas
Jim Nabors
Deputy Fred
Robert Mandan
Senator Wingwood
Lois Nettleton
Dulcie Mae
Theresa Merritt
Jewel
Noah Beery Jr.
Edsel
Raleigh Bond
Mayor
Barry Corbin
C.J.
Ken Magee
Mansel
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in United States?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas in?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas rated?
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 177 ratings.
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