Happy, Texas
"Escaped convicts disguised as beauty pageant experts? This could get ugly."
Originally released in 1999. Happy, Texas is a comedy/crime film. directed by Mark Illsley.
Starring Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, and William H. Macy
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 3, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (123 votes)
Budget
$1.7M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.9M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeremy Northam
as Harry Sawyer
Steve Zahn
as Wayne Wayne Wayne Jr.
William H. Macy
as Sheriff Chappy Dent
Ally Walker
as Josephine "Joe" McClintock
Illeana Douglas
as Doreen Schaefer
M.C. Gainey
as Bob Maslow
Ron Perlman
as Marshal Nalhober
Mo Gaffney
as Mrs. Bromley
Paul Dooley
as The Judge
Jillian Berard
as Madison
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,700,000
- Revenue
- $1,943,649
Production Companies
- Marked Entertainment
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Happy, Texas about?
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 s...
Who directed Happy, Texas?
Happy, Texas was directed by Mark Illsley.
How long is Happy, Texas?
Happy, Texas has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Happy, Texas released?
Happy, Texas was released on December 3, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Happy, Texas?
The main cast of Happy, Texas includes Jeremy Northam, Steve Zahn, William H. Macy, Ally Walker, Illeana Douglas.
Is Happy, Texas worth watching?
Happy, Texas has a user rating of 5.7/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.