Lone Star
Seen it?1996 | 135 min | Drama, Mystery, Western
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Rio Bravo or Bad Day at Black Rock, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
When the skeleton of his murdered predecessor is found, Sheriff Sam Deeds unearths many other long-buried secrets in his Texas border town.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Supporting Female. Also nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 Golden Globe and 1 BAFTA. Plus 8 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$13 million worldwide on a $5 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 133K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Sayles
- Chris CooperSam Deeds
- Elizabeth PeñaPilar Cruz
- Kris KristoffersonCharlie Wade
- Clifton JamesHollis Pogue
- Miriam ColonMercedes Cruz
- Ron CanadaOtis Payne
- Joe MortonDelmore "Del" Payne
- Matthew McConaugheyBuddy Deeds
- Jeff MonahanYoung Hollis
- Gabriel CasseusYoung Otis