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  • Paradise, Texas (2006)
  • PG
    90 min | Drama
Paradise, Texas (2006)
PG
90 min | Drama

In the '80s, Mack Cameron (Timothy Bottoms) was a star in his own right but now, as a middle-aged actor in Hollywood, he's working like crazy to stay in the game. Movie shoots keep him from his wife Liz (Meredith Baxter) and two sons for ...See moreIn the '80s, Mack Cameron (Timothy Bottoms) was a star in his own right but now, as a middle-aged actor in Hollywood, he's working like crazy to stay in the game. Movie shoots keep him from his wife Liz (Meredith Baxter) and two sons for long stretches of time and his marriage is suffering from his absence. Mack is locked in battle between work and family when he's offered a role in a small independent film shooting in his hometown of Littleton, Texas. He grudgingly accepts the part, bringing the family along in a last-ditch attempt to reconnect with his sons and save his marriage. Everything changes for 12-year-old CJ (Ben Estus) when he is cast as Mack's co-star. Although he's a gifted performer, the kid is misunderstood by just about everyone. Bullies seek him out at school, while his father pushes him to play baseball like the other boys. After a promising start to the shoot, Mack's decision to put his family first has repercussions on his career. At odds with himself, he lashes out at everyone on set nearly taking out the production along with CJ's blossoming career. As Mack's life unravels, CJ unknowingly inspires him to take a hard look at his own ambition and find something he didn't know he was missing; Mack must nearly lose it all before he discovers that his heart lies not in Hollywood, but with his family in Littleton--his Paradise, Texas. Written by Anonymous See less
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Director
Writers
Joe Conway (screenplay) (story) | Stephen Bryan Dowdall (story) (as Stephen Dowdall) | Tom Asina (story)
Composer
Cinematographer
Casting Directors
Production Designer
Gary Constable (as Gary Griffin Constable)
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Release date
Apr 21, 2006 (United States)

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55 cast members
Name Known for
Timothy Bottoms
Mack Cameron Mack Cameron   See fewer
Ben Estus
CJ Kinney CJ Kinney   See fewer
Meredith Baxter
Liz Cameron Liz Cameron   See fewer
Sheryl Lee
Betsy Kinney Betsy Kinney   See fewer
Polly Bergen
Beverly Cameron Beverly Cameron   See fewer
Rider Strong
Charlie Charlie   See fewer
Brandon Smith
Cal Kinney Cal Kinney   See fewer
Connie Cooper
Martha Neering Martha Neering   See fewer
Dylan Patton
Tyler Cameron (as Dylan Michael Patton) Tyler Cameron (as Dylan Michael Patton)   See fewer
Emilio Mazur
Joe Cameron Joe Cameron   See fewer
Dallas Kiser
Melody Kinney Melody Kinney   See fewer
Anthony Marble
Director (as Anthony W. Marble) Director (as Anthony W. Marble)   See fewer
John Swasey
Buckeye Buckeye   See fewer
Ann Estus
Principal Principal   See fewer
Mj Vandivier
Miss Corbett (as Marijane Vandivier) Miss Corbett (as Marijane Vandivier)   See fewer
Dylan Pack
Bully #1 Bully #1   See fewer
Graham Hamilton
Bully #2 Bully #2   See fewer
Robert Linhart
Gym Teacher Gym Teacher   See fewer
Robin Estus
Girl in Gym Girl in Gym   See fewer
Rozie Curtis
Records Clerk (as Rozanne Curtis) Records Clerk (as Rozanne Curtis)   See fewer
Erica Neff
Flight Attendant Flight Attendant   See fewer
Logan Brown
Young Boy Young Boy   See fewer
Alexa Garcia
Autograph Seeker Autograph Seeker   See fewer
Russell Towery
Near-miss Driver Near-miss Driver   See fewer
Robert M. Clark
Assisstant Director Assisstant Director   See fewer
Kimberly Ensey
Producer Producer   See fewer
Stephen Moffatt
Assisstant Cameraman Assisstant Cameraman   See fewer
Scott Guthrie
Director of Photography Director of Photography   See fewer
Bodie Bottoms
Mack, age 18 (opening montage) Mack, age 18 (opening montage)   See fewer
Victor Brook
Father (opening montage) Father (opening montage)   See fewer
Catherine Cooper
Grandmother (opening montage) Grandmother (opening montage)   See fewer
Brandon Downey
Mack, age 7 (opening montage) Mack, age 7 (opening montage)   See fewer
Natasha Gray
Young Beverly (opening montage) Young Beverly (opening montage)   See fewer
Jim Neidner
Grandfather (opening montage) Grandfather (opening montage)   See fewer
Chelsea Taylor
The Movie Crew (as Chelsea Bernstein) The Movie Crew (as Chelsea Bernstein)   See fewer
Seth Toups
Mack, age 12 (opening montage) Mack, age 12 (opening montage)   See fewer
Mackenzie Vascoe
Mack, age 4 (opening montage) Mack, age 4 (opening montage)   See fewer
Dan Braverman
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Noble Chase Pack
Talent show student (uncredited) Talent show student (uncredited)   See fewer
Kristina Craig
Trick or Treat Witch (uncredited) Trick or Treat Witch (uncredited)   See fewer
Angela Dautreuil
Gym Teacher (uncredited) Gym Teacher (uncredited)   See fewer
Calvin Gordon
Sheriff (uncredited) Sheriff (uncredited)   See fewer
Jeffry Griffin
Film crew (uncredited) Film crew (uncredited)   See fewer
Holly Hargrave
Cashier, Texas Grill Restaurant (uncredited) Cashier, Texas Grill Restaurant (uncredited)   See fewer
Kat Hargrave
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Brady Hender
Stand In (uncredited) Stand In (uncredited)   See fewer
Maryann Kelly
Bored Wife of Good Ole Boy Diner (uncredited) Bored Wife of Good Ole Boy Diner (uncredited)   See fewer
Robert Kelly-Schleyer
Good Ole Boy Diner (uncredited) Good Ole Boy Diner (uncredited)   See fewer
James Paul
Crew Member (uncredited) Crew Member (uncredited)   See fewer
Holly Thorson
Audience Member (uncredited) Audience Member (uncredited)   See fewer
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