It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books_
A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to mundane activities.
Starring
Richard Linklater, James Goodwin, Dan Kratochvil
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to ...
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (13)
Richard Linklater
JG
James Goodwin
DK
Dan Kratochvil
LF
Linda Finney
TC
Tracy Crabtree
LL
Linda Levine
LS
Lisa Schiebold
EM
Erin McAfee
DM
D. Montgomery
SV
Scott Van Horn
Daniel Johnston
TG
Tammy Gomez
KM
Keith McCormack
BOX OFFICE
$3K
Budget
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Country
Rating
5.4/10 (27 votes)
Budget
$3,000
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books about?
A nameless young man travels the country by bus and train, visiting friends and making new ones, having banal conversations, and dedicating his existence to mundane activities.
How long is It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books?
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books?
The cast of It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books includes Richard Linklater, James Goodwin, Dan Kratochvil, Linda Finney, Tracy Crabtree.
What is the rating of It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books?
It's Impossible to Learn to Plow by Reading Books has a rating of 5.4 out of 10 based on 27 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
