John Wayne's Classic 'True Grit' Returns to Streaming on Paramount+
57 Years Later, John Wayne's Best Western Is Officially Neighbors With Taylor Sheridan

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The iconic 1969 Western 'True Grit,' featuring John Wayne as Rooster Cogburn, will be available for streaming on Paramount+ starting in June. The film, based on Charles Portis' novel, is celebrated for its box office success and Wayne's Academy Award-winning performance.
- 01'True Grit' earned approximately $31.1 million domestically, equivalent to $275 million today.
- 02John Wayne won his first and only Academy Award for his role in 'True Grit.'
- 03The film was adapted again by the Coen brothers in 2010, featuring Jeff Bridges.
- 04'True Grit' is considered one of the defining films of Wayne's career and a classic of the Western genre.
- 05The movie streams on Paramount+ starting in June.
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'True Grit,' the 1969 Western film directed by Henry Hathaway, is set to return to streaming on Paramount+ in June. This film is notable for its significant impact on the Western genre, featuring John Wayne in his Oscar-winning role as Rooster Cogburn. The story revolves around Mattie Ross, a determined young woman who enlists the help of Cogburn to track down her father's murderer, accompanied by Texas Ranger La Boeuf. The film was a commercial success, grossing approximately $31.1 million domestically, which translates to about $275 million today, and around $37.7 million worldwide, roughly $333 million in current value. It also garnered critical acclaim, earning Wayne his first Academy Award and a nomination for Best Original Song. Despite a later adaptation by the Coen brothers in 2010, Wayne's version remains a beloved classic, embodying the essence of traditional studio Westerns. Fans of the genre can look forward to revisiting this iconic film on Paramount+.
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