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True Grit

7.319692h 8mGMovieWestern

The murder of her father sends a teenage tomboy on a mission of 'justice', which involves avenging her father's death. She recruits a tough old marshal, 'Rooster' Cogburn because he has 'true grit', and a reputation of getting the job done.

DirectorHenry Hathaway
WriterMarguerite Roberts
ProducersHal B. Wallis·Joseph H. Hazen

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Cast · Directed by Henry Hathaway

JWJohn Wayne
John Wayne
Reuben J. "Rooster" Cogburn
KDKim Darby
Kim Darby
Mattie Ross
GCGlen Campbell
Glen Campbell
"La Boeuf"
JSJeremy Slate
Jeremy Slate
Emmett Quincy
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Ned Pepper
DHDennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper
"Moon"
ARAlfred Ryder
Alfred Ryder
Goudy
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Colonel G. Stonehill
JCJeff Corey
Jeff Corey
Tom Chaney
RSRon Soble
Ron Soble
Captain Boots Finch
JWJames Westerfield
James Westerfield
Judge Parker
JFJohn Fiedler
John Fiedler
Lawyer Daggett

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True Grit — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams True Grit?

True Grit is streaming on Kanopy, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is True Grit on Netflix?

No, True Grit is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Hoopla.

Is True Grit on Amazon Prime Video?

True Grit isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch True Grit for free?

True Grit is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

Is there a sequel to True Grit?

Yes — True Grit is followed by Rooster Cogburn (1975) in the Rooster Cogburn Collection.

Is there a prequel to True Grit?

True Grit is the first film in the Rooster Cogburn Collection.

Is True Grit part of a trilogy?

Yes — True Grit is part of a trilogy, alongside Rooster Cogburn (1975) and True Grit: A Further Adventure (1978).

How many movies are in the Rooster Cogburn Collection?

There are 3 films in the Rooster Cogburn Collection: True Grit (1969), Rooster Cogburn (1975) and True Grit: A Further Adventure (1978).