Accidental Texan

Accidental Texan
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMark Lambert Bristol
Screenplay byJulie B. Denny
Based onChocolate Lizards
by Cole Thompson
Produced by
  • Julie B. Denny
  • Melissa Kirkendall
  • Koen Wooten
  • Mark Bristol
Starring
CinematographyMatthew Wise
Edited byJames K. Crouch
Music by
Distributed byRoadside Attractions
Release dates
  • April 29, 2023 (2023-04-29) (Dallas)
  • March 8, 2024 (2024-03-08)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$292,687

Accidental Texan (formerly titled Chocolate Lizards) is a 2023 American comedy-drama film directed by Mark Lambert Bristol, and starring Thomas Haden Church, Rudy Pankow, Carrie-Anne Moss and Bruce Dern. The is based on the 1999 novel Chocolate Lizards by Cole Thompson.

The film was released in the United States by Roadside Attractions on 8 March 2024.