Gran Torino

2008, Drama, 1h 57m

236 Reviews 250,000+ Ratings

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Though a minor entry in Eastwood's body of work, Gran Torino is nevertheless a humorous, touching, and intriguing old-school parable. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Retired auto worker and Korean War vet Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) fills emptiness in his life with beer and home repair, despising the many Asian, Latino and black families in his neighborhood. Walt becomes a reluctant hero when he stands up to the gangbangers who tried to force an Asian teen to steal Walt's treasured car. An unlikely friendship develops between Walt and the teen, as he learns he has more in common with his neighbors than he thought.
  • Rating:
    R (Some Violence|Language Throughout)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Clint Eastwood
  • Producer:
    Clint Eastwood, Robert Lorenz, Bill Gerber
  • Writer:
    Nick Schenk
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $148.1M
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  • Distributor:
    Warner Bros.

Cast & Crew

Clint Eastwood
Walt Kowalski
Christopher Carley
Father Janovich
Bee Vang
Thao
Ahney Her
Sue
Brian Haley
Mitch Kowalski
Geraldine Hughes
Karen Kowalski
Dreama Walker
Ashley Kowalski
Brian Howe
Steve Kowalski
John Carroll Lynch
Barber Martin
William Hill
Tim Kennedy
Brooke Chia Thao
Vu
Chee Thao
Grandma
Choua Kue
Youa
Scott Eastwood
Trey
Xia Soua Chang
Kor Khue
Clint Eastwood
Director
Nick Schenk
Screenwriter
Clint Eastwood
Producer
Robert Lorenz
Producer
Bill Gerber
Producer
Tom Stern
Cinematography
Joel Cox
Film Editing
Gary D. Roach
Film Editing
James J. Murakami
Production Design
Jenette Kahn
Executive Producer
Tim Moore
Executive Producer
Bruce Berman
Executive Producer
Adam Richman
Executive Producer
Deborah Hopper
Costume Design
Ellen Chenoweth
Casting
Kyle Eastwood
Original Music
Michael Stevens
Original Music
John Warnke
Art Director
Gary Fettis
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Critic Reviews for Gran Torino

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Audience Reviews for Gran Torino

  • Mar 11, 2016
    Gran Torino is a brilliant movie from start to finish, I can't believe I waited so long to watch it, It's completely different to what I expected, Two thirds of the film had a very light tone at times and can be humorous too, Clint Eastwood proves he can still be a bad ass and take no Shit from anyone despite his age, The final third of the film turned the tone more serious and was very gripping, The ending was very unexpected and shockingly brilliant, Very well acted by everyone, Hardly any action but it never needed it, It's an amazing film that most will love and feel moved by too.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Feb 15, 2016
    It may not be as groundbreaking as Clint Eastwood's other works both as director and actor, but Gran Torino remains to be a film truly worth-seeing.
    Maymay A Super Reviewer
  • Feb 26, 2014
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    Directors C Super Reviewer
  • Feb 03, 2014
    This ignorant, ever-so-bitter movie intends to give the impression that it is a tiny raft of integrity floating on the Dead Sea while the rest of American society, reveling in the lifeless water, looks at it with contempt. This vision along with the consistently wooden delivery of the equally stiff dialogue makes for a sad, cringe-worthy experience. The core story had potential, but the execution just made this seem like a deranged and jaded lecture from a soured heart who wants about 15 cartoonishly wretched villains too many.
    Matthew S Super Reviewer
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