Tex (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1982, Tex is a drama film directed by Tim Hunter, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.
Who’s in it. Tex stars Matt Dillon as Tex McCormick, Jim Metzler as Mason McCormick, Meg Tilly as Jamie Collins and Emilio Estevez as Johnny Collins, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Tex has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Tex page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tex tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tex (1982)?
- In US, Tex 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 Tex worth watching?
- Tex holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tex?
- Tex stars Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Emilio Estevez and Frances Lee McCain.
- When was Tex released?
- Tex was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.