Anthony, recently released from a psychiatric clinic, allows his eccentric friend Dignan to involve him in a peculiar “career plan” as a criminal. Together with the gentle Bob, they embark on an amateurish odyssey through Texas—in search of adventure, belonging, and the big score. But between amateurish robberies and emotional misadventures, the facade of the grand plan quickly crumbles…

Wes Anderson's feature film debut marks the beginning of his collaboration with Owen and Luke Wilson, who played their first major roles here. The film thrives on its laconic humor, its warm-hearted characterization of youthful dreamers, and a charming blend of slacker comedy and quiet coming-of-age story. Already here, Anderson's flair for stylized visual compositions and that very unique emotional tonality that would soon make him the defining director of American indie cinema is evident.