Dazed and Confused

Dazed and Confused

It was the last day of school in 1976. A time they'd never forget. (If only they could remember)

Directed by Richard Linklater

Produced by Alphaville Films, Detour Filmproduction

1993102 min7.3 / 10

A warm, nostalgic ensemble comedy that captures the carefree chaos and social fluidity of a single day in 1976 Texas high school life.

The adventures of a group of Texas teens on their last day of school in 1976, centering on student Randall Floyd, who moves easily among stoners, jocks and geeks. Floyd is a star athlete, but he also likes smoking weed, which presents a conundrum when his football coach demands he sign a "no drugs" pledge.

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  • Is Dazed and Confused easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Dazed and Confused scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Dazed and Confused violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.

  • Does Dazed and Confused end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Dazed and Confused sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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