Paris, Texas

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: 🟡 45/100
Total warning time: 5m
Sex/Nudity: 🟡 30/100 (1m)
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:00] Brief scene in a peep show booth with partial nudity.
Drug Use: 🟢 20/100 (1m)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:45:00 - 00:46:00] Character is seen drinking alcohol in a bar.
Violence: 🟡 40/100 (2m)
  • 🟡 30/100 [00:30:00 - 00:31:00] Verbal confrontation between characters.
  • 🟡 50/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:00] Emotional distress shown by a character.
Strong Language: 🟢 25/100 (1m)
  • 🟢 20/100 [00:25:00 - 00:25:30] Mild profanity used in dialogue.
  • 🟡 40/100 [01:10:00 - 01:10:30] Stronger language used in an emotional scene.
Paris, Texas
Year: 1984
Certificate: U
Runtime: 145 min
Genre: Drama
IMDB: 8.1
Meta Score: 78
Votes: 91188
Gross: 2,181,987
Director: Wim Wenders
Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell, Aurore Clément
Overview: Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Paris, Texas (1984)?
A: Paris, Texas (1984) was directed by Wim Wenders.
Q: What is the plot of Paris, Texas (1984)?
A: The movie follows Travis Henderson, played by Harry Dean Stanton, as he emerges from the desert after disappearing for four years. He reunites with his brother and attempts to reconnect with his estranged wife, Jane (Nastassja Kinski), and their young son, Hunter.
Q: Who are the main actors in Paris, Texas (1984)?
A: The main actors in Paris, Texas (1984) are Harry Dean Stanton as Travis Henderson, Nastassja Kinski as Jane Henderson, Dean Stockwell as Walt Henderson, and Aurore Clément as Anne Henderson.
Q: What is the significance of the title Paris, Texas?
A: The title refers to a piece of land in Texas that Travis Henderson claims his parents told him was where he was conceived. It symbolizes his search for identity and roots throughout the film.
Q: Did Paris, Texas (1984) win any awards?
A: Yes, Paris, Texas (1984) won the Palme d'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival and received widespread critical acclaim for its direction, screenplay, and performances.