Added to Netflix on Sunday, Apr 14, 2024 The plot of “Dazed and Confused” revolves around a group of Texas teenagers on their last day of school in 1976. The film explores the adventures and social dynamics among different groups, including incoming freshmen experiencing hazing, and upperclassmen navigating the freedoms and pressures of impending adulthood. Throughout a day filled with spontaneous plans, a major party, and personal revelations, characters deal with their expectations versus reality, all set against a backdrop of 70s rock music and the era’s vibrant youth culture.
You can watch “Dazed and Confused” on Netflix in Canada.
Length: 1h 42m
Genre: Comedy, Coming-of-age
This Title is: Nostalgic, Humorous
Cast
Jason London, Joey Lauren Adams, Milla Jovovich, Shawn Andrews, Matthew McConaughey
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R – Drug content, language throughout, sexual references
Trivia
- The film was director Richard Linklater’s first major studio project.
- It captures the zeitgeist of the 1970s high school experience, enhanced by a soundtrack featuring rock classics.
- Matthew McConaughey’s famous line “Alright, alright, alright” originated in this film.
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“Dazed and Confused” skillfully captures the carefree and confusing nature of adolescence through its ensemble cast and authentic dialogues. The film’s setting in the 1970s is brought to life with a memorable soundtrack and a strong sense of time and place, making it a nostalgic ride for viewers. While the film meanders through its plot without a clear direction, it effectively portrays the teenage experience with humor and realism, making it resonate with both contemporary and modern audiences.”
