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Happy, Texas

Happy, Texas

Escaped convicts disguised as beauty pageant experts? This could get ugly.

Two escaped convicts roll into the village of Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple who work as beauty pageant consultants. They go along with it to duck the police, but the local sheriff has a secret of his own.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Happy, Texas
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime
  • Release Date: 1999-12-03
  • Runtime: 98 minutes
  • Rating: 5.7/10 (119 votes)
  • Budget: $1,700,000
  • Revenue: $1,943,649
  • Production Companies: Marked Entertainment, Miramax
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.4669
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Jeremy Northam

Jeremy Northam

as Harry Sawyer

Steve Zahn

Steve Zahn

as Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

as Sheriff Chappy Dent

Ally Walker

Ally Walker

as Josephine "Joe" McClintock

Illeana Douglas

Illeana Douglas

as Doreen Schaefer

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

as Bob Maslow

Ron Perlman

Ron Perlman

as Marshal Nalhober

Mo Gaffney

Mo Gaffney

as Mrs. Bromley

Paul Dooley

Paul Dooley

as The Judge

Jillian Berard

Jillian Berard

as Madison

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Happy, Texas - Trailer

Happy, Texas (1/10) Movie CLIP - Vigilante Justice (1999) HD

External Links

Keywords

small towntexascon manfraudbeauty contestmistaken identityescaped convictin the closetfish out of waterstolen identitysmall town sheriffruseconfidence mansmall town thievespretending to be gaygay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Happy, Texas?

Happy, Texas is a Comedy, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1999-12-03.

Who are the main actors in Happy, Texas?

The main cast includes Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy, Ally Walker, Illeana Douglas, .

Where can I watch Happy, Texas online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Happy, Texas is available.

Is Happy, Texas based on a true story?

Escaped convicts disguised as beauty pageant experts? This could get ugly.

What is the IMDb rating of Happy, Texas?

Happy, Texas has an IMDb rating of 5.7/10 based on 119 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Happy, Texas?

The movie had a production budget of $1,700,000 and earned $1,943,649 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Happy, Texas?

The soundtrack was composed by Marked Entertainment, Miramax. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Happy, Texas filmed?

Happy, Texas was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Happy, Texas?

The total runtime of Happy, Texas is 98 minutes.

Is Happy, Texas suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Happy, Texas?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Happy, Texas.

Does Happy, Texas have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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