Paris, Texas
A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier.
Release Year
1984
Runtime
145 min
Audience Score
8.1
Genres
Drama
Story Snapshot
A man wanders out of the desert not knowing who he is. His brother finds him, and helps to pull his memory back of the life he led before he walked out on his family and disappeared four years earlier.
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Paris, Texas is a mind-bending pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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