True Grit (2010) is an adaptation of Charles Portis’ novel. It follows 14-year-old Mattie Ross, who seeks revenge for her father’s murder. She is accompanied by an aging U.S. marshal and another lawman. The story is told from the perspective of the young girl. Sticking closely to the source material, the film re-teams the Coen brothers with their producing partner Scott Rudin.
The film stars Hailee Steinfeld, Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Barry Pepper. The Coen brothers’ adaptation is distinct from the 1969 version starring John Wayne.
The movie is categorized under genres such as action, adventure, drama, war, and western. It carries a PG-13 MPAA rating.
