Tex
Seen it?1982 | 103 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes). A strong pick for the weekend.
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.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Golden Globe.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 55K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tim Hunter
- Matt DillonTex McCormick
- Jim MetzlerMason McCormick
- Meg TillyJamie Collins
- Bill McKinneyPop McCormick
- Frances Lee McCainMrs. Johnson
- Ben JohnsonCole Collins
- Emilio EstevezJohnny Collins
- Jack ThibeauCoach Jackson
- Željko IvanekHitchhiker
- Tom VirtueBob Collins