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Happy, Texas 1999

Two escaped bank robbers, Harry and Wayne, attempt to evade capture by assuming the identities of a gay couple in the unusual town of Happy, Texas. Their plan is complicated by a local beauty pageant and the unexpected romantic interests they encounter. As they try to maintain their disguise and prepare for their next heist, their carefully constructed charade is threatened by the chaotic beauty pageant and the growing complications of their assumed personas.

Two escaped bank robbers, Harry and Wayne, attempt to evade capture by assuming the identities of a gay couple in the unusual town of Happy, Texas. Their plan is complicated by a local beauty pageant and the unexpected romantic interests they encounter. As they try to maintain their disguise and prepare for their next heist, their carefully constructed charade is threatened by the chaotic beauty pageant and the growing complications of their assumed personas.

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62

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5.0

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Rotten Tomatoes
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82%

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56%

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IMDb

6.3 /10

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TMDB

57

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15th Film Independent Spirit Awards 2000

Steve Zahn
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Best Supporting Male

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