The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
“She wanted to give her daughter the best shot at being a cheerleader... The things you do for your kids.”
Synopsis
A Texas housewife plots hire a hit man to kill the girl who beat out her daughter for a place on the cheerleading squad.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Positively True of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader Murdering Mom Promo on HBO Comedy (2001)
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-06-05
Top Cast
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Holly Hunter
Wanda Holloway
Beau Bridges
Terry Harper
Swoosie Kurtz
Marla Harper
Elizabeth Ruscio
Verna Heath
Gregg Henry
Tony Harper
Matt Frewer
Troy McKinney
Eddie Jones
C.D. Holloway
Frankie Ingrassia
Shanna Harper
Gary Grubbs
Detective Helton
Jack Kehler
Sergeant F.E. Blackwell
Frederick Koehler
Shane Harper
Megan Berwick
Amber Heath
Kathleen Marie Archer
Mother
Jana Arnold
Florine
David Brisbin
Assistant D.A. Mike Anderson
Claire Malis
June Sofar
O'Neal Compton
Principal James Barker
Bill Cross
Plant Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 10, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ritchie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jane Anderson
- Original Score
- Lucy Simon
- Original Title
- The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ritchie
Jane Anderson
Lucy Simon
Gerry Fisher
Eric A. Sears
James Manos Jr., Kyle A. Heinrich, Frederick S. Pierce
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ritchie
Director
Jane Anderson
Writer
Lucy Simon
Original Music Composer
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
James Manos Jr.
Producer
Eric A. Sears
Editor
Stephen Hendrickson
Production Design
Luke Reichle
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom
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What is The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom about?
A Texas housewife plots hire a hit man to kill the girl who beat out her daughter for a place on the cheerleading squad.
Who directed The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom?
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom?
The principal cast of The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom includes Holly Hunter, Beau Bridges, Swoosie Kurtz, Elizabeth Ruscio, Gregg Henry.
When was The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom released and how long is it?
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom was composed by Lucy Simon.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom?
The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader-Murdering Mom holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).