The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
Seen it?1993 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, TV Movie
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 3 Emmys. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- A natural pick for anyone nostalgic for their awkward years and people who need a good giggle. It gets the awkwardness and the high stakes of being young. Sits nicely alongside Dazed and Confused or Welcome to the Dollhouse.
- The mood
- Darkly funny.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
A Texas housewife plots hire a hit man to kill the girl who beat out her daughter for a place on the cheerleading squad.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 3 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or a Special, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Miniseries or a Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 DGA Award: Directors Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Specials. Won 1 WGA Award: Writers Guild of America Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Also nominated for 3 more Emmys and 1 more Golden Globe. Plus 2 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 28K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Ritchie
- Holly HunterWanda Holloway
- Beau BridgesTerry Harper
- Swoosie KurtzMarla Harper
- Elizabeth RuscioVerna Heath
- Gregg HenryTony Harper
- Matt FrewerTroy McKinney
- Eddie JonesC.D. Holloway
- Frankie IngrassiaShanna Harper
- Gary GrubbsDetective Helton
- Jack KehlerSergeant F.E. Blackwell