# LaRoy, Texas (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/laroy-texas/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 73% |
| Critic Score | 98% |
| Audience Score | 67% |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Shane Atkinson |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

LaRoy, Texas (2023) earns a 73% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jitt Critics and audiences diverge (98% critic vs 67% audience). Metascore 69/100. Directed by Shane Atkinson.

## Critics consensus

Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jittery energy of a small-town noir that keeps twisting the knife.

## Synopsis

Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve...

## Cast

Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, John Magaro, Megan Stevenson

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?**
LaRoy, Texas holds a 73% Celluloid Score. Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jittery energy of a small-town noir that keeps twisting the knife.

**What is LaRoy, Texas about?**
Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve...

**Who directed LaRoy, Texas?**
LaRoy, Texas (2023) was directed by Shane Atkinson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of LaRoy, Texas?**
73% — the average of five public sources: critics 98%, audience 67%, Metascore 69/100, Letterboxd 3.4/5, and IMDb 6.5/10.

**Where can I watch LaRoy, Texas?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the LaRoy, Texas page for current options.

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