Connections
Version of
True Grit (1969)
References
The Night of the Hunter (1955)
The opening song in "True Grit," "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," was sung or whistled repeatedly by the preacher played by Robert Mitchum, including in a climactic scene, where Lilian Gish's character joins in. Also, one of the final scenes, in which Mattie Ross is being carried back to town on Rooster Cogburn's horse, is strongly reminiscent of a sequence in "Night of the Hunter" where the children run away from home to evade the preacher.
The opening song in "True Grit," "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms," was sung or whistled repeatedly by the preacher played by Robert Mitchum, including in a climactic scene, where Lilian Gish's character joins in. Also, one of the final scenes, in which Mattie Ross is being carried back to town on Rooster Cogburn's horse, is strongly reminiscent of a sequence in "Night of the Hunter" where the children run away from home to evade the preacher.
Saving Private Ryan (1998)
Barry Pepper's character in Saving Private Ryan (1998) whispers a prayer before making a long shot with his rifle. In this film Matt Damon's character whispers a similar prayer before shooting Barry Pepper's character with a long shot from his rifle.
Barry Pepper's character in Saving Private Ryan (1998) whispers a prayer before making a long shot with his rifle. In this film Matt Damon's character whispers a similar prayer before shooting Barry Pepper's character with a long shot from his rifle.
Referenced in
Richard Roeper & the Movies: Fall Preview 2010 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper says he's also anticipating this movie
Roeper says he's also anticipating this movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.49 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Jeff Bridges from the film will be on the show this week
Jay mentions that Jeff Bridges from the film will be on the show this week
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.50 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay says the film is one of the best pictures of the year
Jay says the film is one of the best pictures of the year
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.52 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Jay says that the film is one of several films about people rather than special effects coming out soon
Jay says that the film is one of several films about people rather than special effects coming out soon
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.63 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be on the show this week
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be on the show this week
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.66 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be a guest tomorrow
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be a guest tomorrow
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.82 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be on next week
Jay mentions that Hailee Steinfeld from the film will be on next week
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
the film's success in garnering Oscar nominations is mentioned
the film's success in garnering Oscar nominations is mentioned
Saturday Night Live: Dana Carvey/Linkin Park (2011)
(TV Episode)
Discussed by Wayne and Garth in their Oscar preview
Discussed by Wayne and Garth in their Oscar preview
Laserdisc Memories: If I Picked the Oscars (2011)
(TV Episode)
Film is mentioned in Episode
Film is mentioned in Episode
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.101 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jackson Murphy says Hailee Steinfeld deserves to win Best Supporting Actress for the film
Jackson Murphy says Hailee Steinfeld deserves to win Best Supporting Actress for the film
Stiller & Meara: The Oscars (2011)
(TV Episode)
One of five films commented on by Stiller & Meara.
One of five films commented on by Stiller & Meara.
Modern Family: Boys' Night (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.130 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a poster for "Madea's Big Happy Family" is shown that spoofs the film's poster
a poster for "Madea's Big Happy Family" is shown that spoofs the film's poster
Hollywood's Top Ten: Child Stars (2011)
(TV Episode)
Hailee Steinfeld takes an honorable mention for top child stars
Hailee Steinfeld takes an honorable mention for top child stars
Mad: Force Code/Flammable (2011)
(TV Episode)
One of the movie listed for the "Movies Titles in Japan"
One of the movie listed for the "Movies Titles in Japan"
The Nostalgia Critic: Transformers 3 Review (2011)
(TV Episode)
Chester mentions Nostalgia Critic's Old vs. New review
Chester mentions Nostalgia Critic's Old vs. New review
Fresh Meat: Episode #1.3 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Professor Shales says that he has to reshape his film module, because his approach was somewhat screwed by the Coen Brothers' remake of "True Grit".
Professor Shales says that he has to reshape his film module, because his approach was somewhat screwed by the Coen Brothers' remake of "True Grit".
Last Man Standing: Last Christmas Standing (2011)
(TV Episode)
Mike says he's "still angry that those hippies remade True Grit."
Mike says he's "still angry that those hippies remade True Grit."
Saturday Night Live: Josh Brolin/Gotye (2012)
(TV Episode)
Referenced in Josh Brolin's opening monologue
Referenced in Josh Brolin's opening monologue
The Nostalgia Critic: Total Recall (2012)
(TV Episode)
Critic considers this a good remake.
Critic considers this a good remake.
Featured in
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.51 (2010)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film starring Jeff Bridges is shown
a clip from the film starring Jeff Bridges is shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.67 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film starring Hailee Steinfeld is shown
a clip from the film starring Hailee Steinfeld is shown
17th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
Nominee clips
Nominee clips
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.86 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film starring Jeff Bridges is shown
a clip from the film starring Jeff Bridges is shown
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.87 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip from the film starring Hailee Steinfeld is shown
a clip from the film starring Hailee Steinfeld is shown
Conan: 'Whisper,' She Shouted (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jeff Bridges introduces a clip from the movie
Jeff Bridges introduces a clip from the movie
De wereld draait door: Episode #6.99 (2011)
(TV Episode)
A trailer is shown.
A trailer is shown.
The 83rd Annual Academy Awards (2011)
(TV Special)
nominee clips
nominee clips
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.103 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip shown in montage of Matt Damon films
Clip shown in montage of Matt Damon films
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.7 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jeff Greenfield shows a clip to illustrate the film's use of language
Jeff Greenfield shows a clip to illustrate the film's use of language
Maltin on Movies: Super 8 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Movie reviewed in this episode.
Movie reviewed in this episode.
The Nostalgia Critic: Old vs. New: True Grit (2011)
(TV Episode)
Critic compares the remake to the original
Critic compares the remake to the original
Great Movie Mistakes III: Not in 3D (2011)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
At the Movies: Episode #9.1 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown when it is revealed that this movie came in at No. 3 in a viewers' poll on the top 10 movies of 2011.
Clips shown when it is revealed that this movie came in at No. 3 in a viewers' poll on the top 10 movies of 2011.
That Fellow in the Coat: Top 10 Strangest/Most Annoying Academy Decisions (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown, mentions Hailee Steinfeld's nominated errors.
Clips shown, mentions Hailee Steinfeld's nominated errors.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.148 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clip included in montage of Josh Brolin films
Clip included in montage of Josh Brolin films
Spoofed in
How It Should Have Ended: The Best Picture Summary 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Best Picture parody
Best Picture parody
Mad: Pooh Grit/Not-a-Fan-a-Montana (2011)
(TV Episode)
The "Pooh Grit" skit is a take on this movie.
The "Pooh Grit" skit is a take on this movie.
Days of Our Lives: Episode #1.11621 (2011)
(TV Episode)
A fantasy sequence parodies the movie.
A fantasy sequence parodies the movie.
