True Grit

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True Grit

G

Released Jun 11, 1969

2h 8m

Western

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After hired hand Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey) murders the father of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), she seeks vengeance and hires U.S. Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn (John Wayne), a man of "true grit," to track Chaney into Indian territory. As the two begin their pursuit, a Texas Ranger, La Boeuf (Glen Campbell), joins the manhunt in hopes of capturing Chaney for the murder of a Texas senator and collecting a substantial reward. The three clash on their quest of bringing to justice the same man.

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Critics Consensus

True Grit rides along on the strength of a lived-in late-period John Wayne performance, adding its own entertaining spin to the oft-adapted source material.

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Nick Schager

Lessons of Darkness

Far too often for True Grit to quite overcome, [Wayne's] larger-than-life turn flirts with, if not outright topples into, self-parody.

Rated: C+

Jan 5, 2011

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Laremy Legel

Film.com

Rated: A

Jan 1, 2011

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Stephanie Zacharek

Movieline

Rated: 8.5/10

Dec 27, 2010

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

The filmmakers lean on Wayne, who gives die-hard fans access to a rich performance that, for many, forgives all else that remains so clumsy about the picture.

Rated: 2.5/4

Aug 3, 2023

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Michael Kostelnuk

Winnipeg Free Press

A marvelously entertaining blend of classic Western melodrama and irresistible old-style sentiment.

Aug 19, 2021

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Wayne won a Best Actor Academy Award for his rambunctious turn.

Rated: 3.5/4

May 30, 2021

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Richard B

A great western, really enjoyed It

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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C

Wayne carried this film and deserved the Oscar. I think the movie accurately portrayed the "Old West" was a lawless tough place to live in. But the script and acting, except for Wayne, weren't that good. The talking was too formal and stiff. Overall a good film.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/24

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jeanieforever

You must have a bladder the size of a peanut!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/05/23

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Rami A

Western and John Wayne fans will find True Grit to be rather entertaining. John Wayne gives his best performance here.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/24/23

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Kyle C

A bit ahead of its time but held back by an avoidance of any discussion on fundamental issues. Kim Darby is enchanting and John Wayne brings a beautiful chemistry to the pair. The other dude is kinda forgettable. The stunt work and choreography are really impressive for the time and the beautiful landscapes look amazing in full color. It's a nice twist on a classic Western.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/17/23

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Kerry W

Rating: 7/10. 74/100

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/26/23

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Henry Hathaway

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Synopsis

After hired hand Tom Chaney (Jeff Corey) murders the father of 14-year-old Mattie Ross (Kim Darby), she seeks vengeance and hires U.S. Marshal "Rooster" Cogburn (John Wayne), a man of "true grit," to track Chaney into Indian territory. As the two begin their pursuit, a Texas Ranger, La Boeuf (Glen Campbell), joins the manhunt in hopes of capturing Chaney for the murder of a Texas senator and collecting a substantial reward. The three clash on their quest of bringing to justice the same man.

Director: Henry Hathaway
Producer: Hal B. Wallis
Screenwriter: Marguerite Roberts
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures
Rating: G
Genre: Western
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 11, 1969, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Runtime: 2h 8m

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