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True Grit (2010)

“Punishment comes one way or another.”

7.3/10 · 5,944 votes 1h 50m pg-13 AdventureDramaWestern

#34 of 247 films from 2010 #334 of 1617 in adventure

Directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen · Written by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Charles Portis

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Rooster Cogburn
Hailee Steinfeldas Mattie Ross
Matt Damonas LaBoeuf
Josh Brolinas Tom Chaney
Barry Pepperas Lucky Ned Pepper
Dakin Matthewsas Col. Stonehill
Jarlath Conroyas Undertaker
Paul Raeas Emmett Quincy
Domhnall Gleesonas Moon (The Kid)
Elizabeth Marvelas 40-Year-Old Mattie
Roy Lee Jonesas Yarnell
Ed Corbinas Bear Man
Leon Russomas Sheriff
Bruce Greenas Harold Parmalee

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2010
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) — about the same as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresAdventure, Drama, Western
LanguageEN
Budget$38,000,000
Box office$252,300,000 (6.6× budget)
IMDbtt1403865

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Questions

How long is True Grit?
True Grit runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is True Grit worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 5,944 votes, which places it #34 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 87%) and #334 among 1617 adventure titles.
Who directed True Grit?
True Grit was directed by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen. Other well-rated titles by the same director: No Country for Old Men (2007), The Big Lebowski (1998), Fargo (1996).
Who stars in True Grit?
Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn; Hailee Steinfeld as Mattie Ross; Matt Damon as LaBoeuf; Josh Brolin as Tom Chaney; Barry Pepper as Lucky Ned Pepper; Dakin Matthews as Col. Stonehill.
What is True Grit rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for True Grit?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/9661.

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