The
story of a stubborn 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) who
sets out to capture hired hand Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), following the murder
of her father.
After
settling her father’s affairs, she enlists the help of tough, drunken,
hard-nosed U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to track
down her father's murderer in Indian Territory.
Despite
his shortcomings Mattie identifies him as a man with “true grit,” and insists
on accompanying Cogburn and they are joined by an arrogant self-important Texas
Ranger, LaBoeuf (Matt Damon) who also has a claim on Cheyney for murdering a
Senator.
It
becomes apparent that their fugitive has taken up with a gang of outlaws led by
Lucky Ned Pepper (Barry Pepper) and the unlikely trio find danger and surprises
on the journey, and each has their “grit” truly tested.
Dakin
Matthews, Paul Rae, Roy Lee Jones, Ed Corbin, Domhnall Gleeson and as the
40-Year-Old Mattie Elizabeth Marvel, among others make up a very able
supporting cast.
