3 prisoners escape. 2 end up in Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple expected there to help with the small girls beauty pageant. As the 2 are paid $1000, they decide to stay... Read all3 prisoners escape. 2 end up in Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple expected there to help with the small girls beauty pageant. As the 2 are paid $1000, they decide to stay until the heat is gone.3 prisoners escape. 2 end up in Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple expected there to help with the small girls beauty pageant. As the 2 are paid $1000, they decide to stay until the heat is gone.
- Awards
- 6 wins & 6 nominations
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWith the exception of a few scenes, the film was shot entirely on location in Piru, California.
- GoofsThere are no mountains or vineyards anywhere near Happy, Texas.
- Quotes
Sheriff Chappy Dent: Give me the meanest steak you got! Rare, and I mean rare! Just de-horn it, wipe its butt and send it in.
- Crazy creditsThanks to the people in Happy, Texas... even though we shot entirely on location in Piru, California. Sorry.
- Alternate versionsThe version shown on Comedy Central tones down some of the profanity and violence.
- SoundtracksPassin' Thru
Performed by Randy Scruggs with Joan Osborne
Written by Johnny Cash and Randy Scruggs
Published by Mighty World Music LLC
(A division of Mclachlan-Scruggs International (BMI)) /
Song of Cash Inc. (Adm. by Bug) (ASCAP))
Randy Scruggs appears courtesy of Reprise Records
Joan Osborne appears courtesy of Blue Gorilla / The Island Def Jam Music Group
I expected this to be a pretty dumb film, but I was surprised in that it wasn't. It was silly, of course, but not dumb. The plotline is ridiculous in theory but is carried out quite well. In fact, I found this movie to be rather sweet and charming, and very funny in parts. Not hysterical, but entertaining.
The thing I was most surprised about while viewing HAPPY, TEXAS was how good the acting was in parts. Every actor was good in both their comedic and dramatic moments. Steve Zahn was hilarious as Wayne, while Jeremy Northam was good in a mostly dramatic role. William H. Macy was excellent as he always is, as was Ally Walker.
All in all, HAPPY, TEXAS is a pretty average comedy. There are some good humorous moments, but they come somewhat few and far between. The pacing is a little too slow and it gets a little boring at times, but it's a cute and fairly original movie. Better than most of its kind and pretty entertaining. 7/10.
- sublime501
- Jun 10, 2004
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- Also known as
- Місто щастя, штат Техас
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Box office
- Budget
- $2,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $1,955,933
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $72,056
- Oct 3, 1999
- Gross worldwide
- $1,955,933