True Grit
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.
Critics Sentiment
Cogburn charges four outlaws in the climactic standoff
LaBoeuf spanks Mattie until Cogburn draws his weapon
The film builds from the uncomfortable spanking scene to reach its emotional and action peak during Cogburn's heroic four-against-one charge
Critics praised True Grit as a masterful western that builds steadily toward its iconic climactic standoff. While some found middle sections slower-paced, reviewers consistently acclaimed the performances, cinematography, and authentic period atmosphere. The film peaks with Cogburn's legendary charge scene before concluding on a more subdued, reflective note.
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Jeff Bridges
Rooster Cogburn
Hailee Steinfeld
Mattie Ross
Matt Damon
LaBoeuf
Josh Brolin
Tom Chaney
Barry Pepper
Lucky Ned Pepper
Dakin Matthews
Col. Stonehill
Jarlath Conroy
Undertaker
Paul Rae
Emmett Quincy
Domhnall Gleeson
Moon (The Kid)
Elizabeth Marvel
40-Year-Old Mattie
Roy Lee Jones
Yarnell
Ed Corbin
Bear Man
Leon Russom
Sheriff
Bruce Green
Harold Parmalee
Candyce Hinkle
Boarding House Landlady
Peter Leung
Mr. Lee
Don Pirl
Cole Younger
Joe Stevens
Cross-examining Lawyer
David Lipman
First Lawyer
Jake Walker
Judge Parker
Crew
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