Gran Torino

Name: Gran Torino
Genre: Drama
Released: 2008-12-12
Cast: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Brian Haley

2008 | 116 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Audiences adore it (8.0 out of 10), it earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 8 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Irishman or A Bronx Tale, start here.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.

Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
8.0 out of 10
AwardsSolid
2 wins and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerStrong
$270 million worldwide on a $33 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 515K people sought it out in the past year