Gran Torino

– Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighbo..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
8.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
2008
Gran Torino
Gran Torino (2008)

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.

Gran Torino (2008) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Jan 2009

Language:

English, Hmong

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

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Plot:

Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 1972 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 20 wins & 17 nominations.

Gross profit:

$148,055,047

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
81%
Metacritic:
72%

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