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Gran Torino

2008Movie1 h 56 minR

Drama
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic738.3Rotten Tomatoes81%90%

A deeply moving, wholesome drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and direction.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Story

Get off my lawn.

Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.

Feels like

  • Gritty Character Study
  • Intergenerational Bonding
  • Redemption Arc
  • Melancholic Drama
  • Suburban Noir
  • Cultural Bridge-Building
  • Emotionally Resonant
  • Understated Tension
  • Legacy of War
  • Quiet Heroism

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Clint Eastwood
Written by
Nick Schenk, Dave Johannson
Produced by
Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber
Music by
Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens

Everyone

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Facts

December 12, 2008 · 1 h 56 min · R

Released
December 12, 2008
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$33 million
Box office
$270 million
Available in
76 countries

Tropes

Vigilante Injustice, Gangbangers, Redemption Equals Death +9

  • Vigilante Injustice
  • Gangbangers
  • Redemption Equals Death
  • Batman Gambit
  • Berserk Button
  • Elder Abandonment
  • Suicide by Cop
  • Medal of Dishonor
  • Screw Politeness, I'm a Senior!
  • Revenge by Proxy
  • Rape as Drama
  • Higher Education Is for Women

12 of 125 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gran Torino?"

Questions about Gran Torino

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gran Torino?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Gran Torino from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 14 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Gran Torino worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8.1, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 73).

Is Gran Torino okay for kids?

RViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Gran Torino plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Gran Torino a box office hit?

Budget$33 million
Box office$270 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $33 million to make and earned $270 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What tropes does Gran Torino use?

Vigilante InjusticeGangbangersRedemption Equals DeathBatman GambitBerserk ButtonElder AbandonmentSuicide by CopMedal of DishonorScrew Politeness, I'm a Senior!Revenge by ProxyRape as DramaHigher Education Is for Womenand 113 more

TV Tropes lists 125 tropes for it, including Vigilante Injustice, Gangbangers, and Redemption Equals Death.