The read
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
Synopsis
Four guys, best friends, have grown up together in DANCER, TEXAS POP. 81, a tiny town in West Texas. Years ago, they made a solemn vow to leave town together as soon as they graduate. Now, it's that weekend and the time has come to "put up or shut up." The clock is ticking and as all 81 people in the town watch, comment, offer advice and place bets, these four very different boys with unique backgrounds struggle with the biggest decision of their lives... whether to stay or leave home.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes79%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
15 audience votes
Key crew
- Tim McCanliesDirector
- Tim McCanliesWriter
- Steve DorffOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Breckin MeyerKeller Coleman
- Peter FacinelliTerrell Lee Lusk
- Eddie MillsJohn Hemphill
- Ethan EmbrySquirrel
- Ashley JohnsonJosie Hemphill
- Patricia WettigMrs. Lusk
- Michael O'NeillMr. Lusk
- Eddie JonesEarl
- Alexandra HoldenVivian
- Shawn WeatherlySue Ann
- Keith SzarabajkaSquirrel's Father
- Wayne TippitKeller's Grandfather
Stills
Themes
small towntexasfamily business high school friendsleaving homeaimless youthrural america