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Dazed and Confused

  • 19931993
  • RR
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
181K
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POPULARITY
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Dazed and Confused (1993)
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Play trailer1:57
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  • Comedy
The adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976.The adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976.The adventures of high school and junior high students on the last day of school in May 1976.
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
181K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
114
124
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Jason London
    • Wiley Wiggins
    • Matthew McConaughey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Linklater
  • Writer
    • Richard Linklater
  • Stars
    • Jason London
    • Wiley Wiggins
    • Matthew McConaughey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 529User reviews
    • 162Critic reviews
    • 78Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 4 nominations

    Videos3

    Dazed and Confused
    Trailer 1:57
    Dazed and Confused
    What Roles Was Ben Affleck Considered For?
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    'Dazed and Confused' Anniversary Mashup
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    'Dazed and Confused' Anniversary Mashup

    Photos95

    Matthew McConaughey and Rory Cochrane in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Parker Posey, Joey Lauren Adams, Michelle Burke, and Deena Martin in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Michelle Burke, Christine Harnos, Deena Martin, and Wiley Wiggins in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Milla Jovovich, Rory Cochrane, Jason London, and Deena Martin in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Rory Cochrane in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Rory Cochrane, Sasha Jenson, and Jason London in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Milla Jovovich, Rory Cochrane, and Jason London in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Matthew McConaughey, Joey Lauren Adams, Rory Cochrane, and Deena Martin in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Rory Cochrane, Sasha Jenson, and Jason London in Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Dazed and Confused (1993)
    Matthew McConaughey in Dazed and Confused (1993)

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    Jason London
    Jason London
    • Pinkas Pink
    Wiley Wiggins
    Wiley Wiggins
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Woodersonas Wooderson
    Rory Cochrane
    Rory Cochrane
    • Slateras Slater
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Simoneas Simone
    Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich
    • Michelleas Michelle
    Shawn Andrews
    Shawn Andrews
    • Pickfordas Pickford
    Adam Goldberg
    Adam Goldberg
    • Mikeas Mike
    Anthony Rapp
    Anthony Rapp
    • Tonyas Tony
    Sasha Jenson
    Sasha Jenson
    • Donas Don
    Marissa Ribisi
    Marissa Ribisi
    • Cynthiaas Cynthia
    Deena Martin
    • Shavonneas Shavonne
    Michelle Burke
    Michelle Burke
    • Jodias Jodi
    Cole Hauser
    Cole Hauser
    • Bennyas Benny
    Christine Harnos
    Christine Harnos
    • Kayeas Kaye
    Mark Vandermeulen
    • Tommyas Tommy
    Esteban Powell
    Esteban Powell
    • Carlas Carl
    Jeremy Fox
    • Hirschfelderas Hirschfelder
    • Director
      • Richard Linklater
    • Writer
      • Richard Linklater
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Reportedly one-sixth of the budget was spent on acquiring the rights to 1970s pop hits on the soundtrack.
    • Goofs
      It goes from pitch black to twilight and back again several times during the scenes after the baseball game and before the party at the moon tower.
    • Quotes

      Wooderson: All right, all right, all right.

    • Crazy credits
      At the start of the end credits, the first end credit roll rolls up very fast before showing all the portrayals.
    • Alternate versions
      An early cut of the film opens with Randal and others stealing the statues that would later be painted. The cops look for the stolen statues and find them in the car when Randal and his friends are busted for being on the football field.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Good Son/The Program/A Bronx Tale/Bopha!/Dazed and Confused (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      Sweet Emotion
      Written by Steven Tyler and Tom Hamilton

      Performed by Aerosmith

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing

    User reviews529

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    The last day of school in 1976
    "Dazed and Confused" details the last day of high school for the typical youths of America in 1976. Shot in and around Austin, Texas, the film failed at the box office in 1993-94, but has gone on to achieve a well-deserved cult status. I never even heard of the film until this year when I saw most of it on TV and promptly decided to pick it up the DVD when I got the chance.

    To my mind, "Dazed and Confused" is one of the best high school comedy-dramas, along with 1982's "Fast Times at Ridgemont High." The difference between these two films is that "Fast Times" contains more goofy antics whereas "Dazed" is more of a docudrama with amusing flashes. In other words, although "Fast Times is generally realistic, excepting the over-the-top parts with Spicoli, "Dazed and Confused" is more like a slice from real life.

    What makes "Dazed" work so well is that it gets the LOOK of the mid-to-late 70s just right, particularly the hair & clothing styles. Secondly, the actors pull off the material expertly. In fact, a large part of the film's success is the excellent casting choices. Both are no easy feat. Speaking of the actors, you get a few up-and-comers here: Matthew McConaughey, Milla Jovovich, Ben Affleck and one or two of lesser note (as far as future popularity goes).

    All the standard school archetypes are here: the jock who parties on the side, the bullies, the hot sister and her little long-haired brother, the black dude, the hot (feminist) teacher, the streetfighter, the cool guys, the geekier crowd, the babes, the guy who graduated years ago but still hangs around, the mentors & mentees, etc.

    And then you have the standard school experiences like parties at friend's houses, keg parties, fleeing bullies, dealing with coaches & teachers, flirting, the possibility of sex, hanging out, meaningless conversations, fights, smoking pot at school or in your friend's bedroom, etc.

    Like "Fast Times," "Dazed and Confused" is a joy to watch -- whatever your age -- because it successfully takes you back to the high school years with all its joys & agonies.

    Some don't like it because it's more of a slice-of-life film than a plot-driven, contrived story. The plot here is simple: It's the last day of school and the youths want to celebrate. If they can't party at their friend's house (because the dad catches wind of their plans) they'll have a party at the park or wherever, but they WILL party. The rest of the film involves their interactions within this context.

    I've heard some complain that the film conveys a terrible message. What message? There is no message. The message is that school's out and it's time to celebrate! Besides, there are a few positive points that can be mined from the proceedings: the arrogant bully gets what's coming, make a stand and fight when you have to (even if you get beat up), ultra-tight pants must be put on with pliers & the help of a friend, be true to yourself, etc. But -- really -- this isn't a movie to look for deep messages, its simple purpose is to take you back to the school years -- in this case, 1976 -- and all the fun & painful experiences thereof.

    No review of "Dazed and Confused" would be complete without noting the excellent soundtrack. You get some great rock/metal of the 70s like "Sweet Emotion," "School's Out," "Stranglehold," "Do You Feel Like We Do," "Love Hurts," "Paranoid," "Rock & Roll Hootchie Coo," "Rock & Roll All Nite," "Slow Ride," "Cherry Bomb," "Tuesday's Gone" and many more.

    GRADE: A
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    • Jul 24, 2011

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Під кайфом та збентежені
    • Filming locations
      • Bedichek Middle School - 6800 Bill Hughes Road, Austin, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gramercy Pictures (I)
      • Alphaville Films
      • Detour Filmproduction
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,900,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,993,039
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $918,127
      • Sep 26, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,993,039
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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