Gran Torino (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2008, Gran Torino is a drama film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 116 minutes. “Ever come across somebody you shouldn't have f#cked with?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
Who’s in it. Gran Torino stars Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski, Christopher Carley as Father Janovich, Scott Eastwood as Trey and Bee Vang as Tao Vang Lor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Gran Torino sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $270M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gran Torino page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gran Torino tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gran Torino (2008)?
- In US, Gran Torino is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gran Torino worth watching?
- Gran Torino holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gran Torino?
- Gran Torino stars Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Scott Eastwood, Bee Vang and Ahney Her.
- When was Gran Torino released?
- Gran Torino was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.