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Tex

1982Movie1 h 43 minPG

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes83%66%
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic78–Rotten Tomatoes83%66%

Summary

After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Tim Hunter
Written by
Tim Hunter, Charles S. Haas, S.E. Hinton
Produced by
Tim Zinnemann
Music by
Pino Donaggio

Everyone

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Facts

July 30, 1982 · 1 h 43 min · PG

Released
July 30, 1982
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$5 million
Box office
$7 million
Available in
6 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Adaptation Name Change, Maybe Ever After, Adaptational Nice Girl +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Tex?"

Questions about Tex

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tex?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Tex from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Tex worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 78). Critics rate it higher (81 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Tex okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Tex plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Tex use?

Adaptation Name ChangeMaybe Ever AfterAdaptational Nice GirlPromotion to ParentAdaptational HeroismForeshadowingVengeance Feels EmptyChekhov's HobbyPlease Kill Me if It Satisfies YouUnknown RelativeWhatever Happened to the Mouse?Suspicious Spendingand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Adaptation Name Change, Maybe Ever After, and Adaptational Nice Girl.