Grit (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 2021, Grit is a romance film directed by Chen Ta-pu, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Ko Chen-tung (You Are the Apple of My Eye, Road to Mandalay) and Angelica Lee (The Eye, The Garden of Evening Mists) make an unusual romantic pairing in this offbeat romantic comedy from director-cinematographer Chen Ta-pu. Ko plays Croc, a young gangster who goes back to work for his former boss at a city councilor’s office after his release from jail. Croc’s latest task is to deal with Ping, a headstrong farmer who adamantly refuses to give up her land for redevelopment. As Croc and Ping develop feelings for each other, Croc is determined to become a better man and hang on to his newfound happiness — even if it means defying his own mob.
Who’s in it. Grit stars Kai Ko as Croc, Angelica Lee as Zhi-Ping Chen, Lee Kang-sheng as Chief Liu and Hsia Yu-chiao as Factory girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, Grit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Grit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Grit tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Grit (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Grit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Grit worth watching?
- Grit holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Grit?
- Grit stars Kai Ko, Angelica Lee, Lee Kang-sheng, Hsia Yu-chiao and Tsai Chang-Hsien.
- When was Grit released?
- Grit was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.