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Tex (1982)
Director: Tim Hunter
Cast: Matt Dillon, Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Bill McKinney
Runtime103 min
RatingPG
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After their mother dies and their father leaves them, teenage brothers Tex and Mason McCormick struggle to make it on their own.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Tex, the 1982 drama directed by Tim Hunter, received positive reviews from critics, who praised the film's poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by teenage brothers after their mother's death and their father's abandonment. The film has maintained a strong audience reception, with an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, indicating that it has resonated with viewers over the years.
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Fans of gritty, character-driven dramas will appreciate the powerful performances in Tex (1982), directed by Tim Hunter. Matt Dillon shines as a teenager struggling to care for his younger brother after their mother's death, delivering a nuanced portrayal of the challenges of growing up too fast.
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Tex is a 1982 American coming-of-age drama film directed by Tim Hunter in his directorial debut, from a screenplay by Charles S. Haas and Hunter, based on S. E. Hinton's best-selling 1979 novel of the same name. It follows two teenage brothers in rural Oklahoma and their struggle to grow up after their mother's death and their father's departure. The film stars Matt Dillon in the title role, with Jim Metzler, Meg Tilly, Emilio Estevez, Bill McKinney, Frances Lee McCain and Ben Johnson in supporting roles. Metzler was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance.
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