The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Seen it?1982 | 114 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When a Conservative TV crusader threatens to shut down beloved brothel The Chicken Ranch, proprietress Miss Mona Stangley and her girls won't go down without a fight.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes, 40 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Golden Globes.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$70 million worldwide on a $28 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 489K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Colin Higgins
- Dolly PartonMona Stangley
- Burt ReynoldsSheriff Ed Earl Dodd
- Dom DeLuiseMelvin P. Thorpe
- Charles DurningGovernor of Texas
- Jim NaborsDeputy Fred
- Robert MandanSenator Wingwood
- Lois NettletonDulcie Mae
- Theresa MerrittJewel
- Noah Beery Jr.Edsel
- Raleigh BondMayor