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LaRoy, Texas Review (2023) — 75% Celluloid Score

Directed by Shane Atkinson · 2023 ·

Short answer

Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?

Yes. LaRoy, Texas (2023) earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%). See the 4 inputs.

75%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

98% Editorial Rating
67% Audience snapshot · excluded
69 Metascore
★★★☆☆ Letterboxd 3.4
6.5 IMDb /10
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Runtime
1h 55m
Age rating
NR (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia)
Cast
Steve Zahn , Dylan Baker , John Magaro , Megan Stevenson
Streaming
Prime Video, MGM+
Language
English

Also known as LaRoy Morte em LaRoy, Texas 德州小可怜 德州小可憐

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • MGM+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch LaRoy, Texas by country

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Nigeria Prime Video
South Africa Prime Video
United States Prime Video, MGM+

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Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (98/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (67%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (69/100).
  • Celluloid Score 75% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded thriller pick
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?

    Yes — LaRoy, Texas earns a 75% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded thriller pick. Read our full review (3.5/5).

    Celluloid verdict

    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.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (98%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (67%).

    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...

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    Critic Reviews

    Short review 4 min read English LaRoy, Texas

    LaRoy, Texas (2023) Review: Small-Town Noir With a Wry Grin

    LaRoy, Texas is Shane Atkinson's darkly comic crime thriller about a hapless man mistaken for a hitman, lifted by John Magaro and Steve Zahn's sharp performances.

    Yes, with modest expectations. It is an entertaining, well-acted indie noir for fans of dark crime comedy, even if its Coen-style template is very familiar.

    Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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    LaRoy, Texas: frequently asked questions

    Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?

    Yes. LaRoy, Texas (2023) has a Celluloid Score of 75%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch LaRoy, Texas?

    In the United States, LaRoy, Texas streams on Prime Video, MGM+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Prime Video in Nigeria; Prime Video in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is LaRoy, Texas?

    LaRoy, Texas runs 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

    What is LaRoy, Texas rated?

    LaRoy, Texas is rated NR in the United States, 15 in the UK and M in Australia. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in LaRoy, Texas?

    LaRoy, Texas is directed by Shane Atkinson and stars Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, John Magaro, Megan Stevenson.

    What is the Metascore for LaRoy, Texas?

    Metacritic's Metascore for LaRoy, Texas is 69 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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