One of the 21st century’s standout Westerns, True Grit, will be available to stream for free on Pluto TV in July—bringing Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, and Hailee Steinfeld’s Oscar-recognized story to a new audience.
A Western classic in all the right ways finally gets the kind of access people have been asking for. True Grit—one of the genre’s best modern entries—will be free to watch on Pluto TV in July.
The push comes as Pluto TV celebrates America’s 250th anniversary with a lineup of classic Westerns headed to the service soon. High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and Once Upon a Time in the West are among the titles included. Now, the contemporary standout is joining that mix.
True Grit takes its place in Western history the moment you start listing what’s behind it. The film was made as an adaptation of Charles Portis’ novel, not a remake of the 1969 movie starring John Wayne. It’s headlined by Jeff Bridges as the alcoholic lawman Rooster Cogburn. who agrees to track down a murderer for a teenage girl named Mattie Ross. played by Hailee Steinfeld in what was described as a career-defining debut performance. Matt Damon plays the Texas ranger LaBoeuf, and Josh Brolin plays the murderer.
When True Grit arrived, it landed with audiences and critics alike. It opened to excellent reviews and went on to earn 10 nominations at the Oscars, including in the Best Picture category. Bridges and Steinfeld also earned nominations for their performances.
The numbers help explain why it keeps getting talked about as a benchmark for the past two decades. True Grit holds a “Certified Fresh” 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes. with a consensus that calls it “a worthy companion to the Charles Portis book. ” crediting strong performances from Jeff Bridges. Matt Damon. and newcomer Hailee Steinfeld. along with finely tuned. unaffected work from the Coens. The movie was also a major box-office success, grossing more than $250 million worldwide against a reported budget of $35 million.
Only a few years later, Bridges returned to Sheridan-penned neo-Western territory with Hell or High Water, which earned him another Oscar nomination.
One paragraph that helps connect the dots: True Grit is being treated both like a traditional Western staple—by sharing the screen with High Noon. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. and Once Upon a Time in the West—and like a modern touchstone—because its Oscar haul. $250 million-plus run. and 95% “Certified Fresh” rating keep it in the conversation long after its release.
True Grit is set to stream for free on Pluto TV in July. The film’s release date is December 22, 2010, and it runs 110 minutes. It is directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, with writers Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, and Charles Portis. Producers are Scott Rudin, Ethan Coen, and Joel Coen.
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Pluto TV really got all the old westerns huh.
Wait so is this the John Wayne one? Cause I keep seeing 1969 stuff everywhere, and my uncle says it’s basically the same movie. Either way free westerns is cool.
Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld together is wild. I didn’t realize it was free on Pluto in July, that’s awesome. Also they keep saying “Oscar recognized” like that’s some new thing, but yeah it definitely got attention for a reason. Is it the one with the Texas ranger? I get it mixed up with other westerns.
So it’s coming to Pluto in July but the article says release date December 22, 2010… like is that just the original release? Idk I just heard “free” and started listening. Rotten Tomatoes 95% certified fresh, ok so basically it’s good, but westerns are hit or miss. Still, I’m gonna put it on while I’m doing stuff. Pluto is really leaning into America’s 250th or whatever too, sounds kinda forced but whatever.