Low-budget, highly praised film debut from director Richard Linklater is a slice-of-life look at Texas teens. Peruse a film analysis.

Richard Linklater's 1991 comedy was heralded by many as the defining movie representing Generation X. Find a detailed plot synopsis and a review.

Find filmographies for the cast and director, and read comments and reviews by people who have seen the film. Link to "Slacker" merchandise.

Ebert takes a good-humored approach to the film, and points out that there have always been slackers. Note the comparison to Bunuel's films.

Critic Hal Hinson praises director Richard Linklater's ease of movement between snippets of stories about doing nothing.