True Grit (2010)
A determined girl and a grizzled marshal embark on a gritty, epic adventure for justice in the Old West.
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.
How intense is True Grit?
True Grit is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What True Grit feels like
- Tone
- grittyepicpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream True Grit
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is True Grit for you?
Is True Grit scary?
Only a little. True Grit has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is True Grit gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is True Grit sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is True Grit OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is True Grit?
True Grit runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream True Grit?
True Grit is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy, Hoopla and Pluto TV.
Does True Grit have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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