# LaRoy, Texas (2023) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/laroy-texas/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 75% |
| Editorial Rating | 98/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 67% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 69/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.4/5 |
| IMDb | 6.5/10 |
| Director | Shane Atkinson |
| Genres | Thriller |
| Runtime | 115 min |

## Quick answer

LaRoy, Texas (2023) earns a 75% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jitt Critics and audiences diverge (98% critic vs 67% audience). Metascore 69/100. Directed by Shane Atkinson.

## Celluloid verdict

Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jittery energy of a small-town noir that keeps twisting the knife.

## Synopsis

Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve...

## Cast

Steve Zahn, Dylan Baker, John Magaro, Megan Stevenson

## Where to watch

Global: MGM+
the United States: MGM+
South Africa: Prime Video
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming
Nigeria: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is LaRoy, Texas worth watching?**
LaRoy, Texas holds a 75% Celluloid Score. Shane Atkinson wrings dark comedy out of mistaken identity, with John Magaro's hapless lead giving LaRoy, Texas the jittery energy of a small-town noir that keeps twisting the knife.

**What is LaRoy, Texas about?**
Broke and depressed, Ray (John Magaro) is mistaken for a dangerous hitman and given an envelope of cash. Along with his P.I. friend Skip (Steve...

**Who directed LaRoy, Texas?**
LaRoy, Texas (2023) was directed by Shane Atkinson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of LaRoy, Texas?**
75% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (98/100), Metascore (69/100), Letterboxd (3.4/5), and IMDb (6.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch LaRoy, Texas?**
LaRoy, Texas is streaming on MGM+; on MGM+ in the United States; on Prime Video in South Africa; on Prime Video in Nigeria. Availability varies by region.

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