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True Grit

2010Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Drama
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic807.8Rotten Tomatoes95%85%

An intriguing, tense drama movie about history and growing up, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Punishment comes one way or another.

Following the murder of her father by a hired hand, a 14-year-old farm girl sets out to capture the killer. To aid her, she hires the toughest U.S. Marshal she can find—a man with 'true grit'—Reuben J. 'Rooster' Cogburn.

Feels like

  • Gritty Western Drama
  • Coming-of-Age Quest
  • Justice & Vengeance
  • Stellar Performances
  • Coen Brothers' Style
  • Period Authenticity
  • Darkly Humorous
  • Visually Striking
  • Character Study
  • Moral Ambiguity

Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Written by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Charles Portis
Produced by
Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, Scott Rudin
Music by
Carter Burwell

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Facts

December 22, 2010 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
December 22, 2010
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$38 million
Box office
$252 million
Available in
91 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Plucky Girl, Ancestral Weapon, Reptiles Are Abhorrent +9

  • Plucky Girl
  • Ancestral Weapon
  • Reptiles Are Abhorrent
  • Don't Tell Mama
  • Badass Preacher
  • The Ghost
  • Rancher
  • Darker and Edgier
  • Water Is Dry
  • Romanticism Versus Enlightenment
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Bittersweet Ending

12 of 151 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream True Grit?"

Questions about True Grit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream True Grit?

fuboTVParamount+KanopyHooplaPluto TV

In the United States, True Grit streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 39 other countries.

Is True Grit worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 80).

Is True Grit okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will True Grit make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (9 of 10) and dark humor (5 of 10).

Is True Grit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Was True Grit a box office hit?

Budget$38 million
Box office$252 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $38 million to make and earned $252 million worldwide, 6.6 times its budget.

What tropes does True Grit use?

Plucky GirlAncestral WeaponReptiles Are AbhorrentDon't Tell MamaBadass PreacherThe GhostRancherDarker and EdgierWater Is DryRomanticism Versus EnlightenmentBittersweet EndingBittersweet Endingand 139 more

TV Tropes lists 151 tropes for it, including Plucky Girl, Ancestral Weapon, and Reptiles Are Abhorrent.