Matt Dillon,
Jim Metzler,
Meg Tilly,
Bill McKinney,
Frances Lee McCain
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Tex represented the first film adaption of a novel by "teen angst" specialist S. E. Hinton. Matt Dillon stars as Tex McCormick, an Oklahoma farm boy who drifts into bad company and a dangerous lifesty... read more
DVD Release Date: November 16, 1999
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June 21, 2011Matt Dillon has never been more subtly expressive and transparent, and maybe only funnier in Singles; Jim Meltzer is actually funny here as a straight man; there is some great camerawork and lighting. S.E. Hinton seems to be dealing with more Judy-Blume type issues here, so the m... read more
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April 6, 2009The lousiest of S.E. Hinton's books to be brought to screen. Do yourself a favor and rent either the Outsiders or Rumble Fish they are so much better
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November 7, 2007I LOVE MATT!!!!!!!!!!!! he is great in this movie and the story is pretty cool to. i cried like 4 times throughout the movie. i would say somethig else about this movie but i didnt really notice anything but matt dillon and how wonderful he was. GOD I LOVE HIM!
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June 8, 2007This is such a stinkin good movie. if u havent seen it u should. read the book first. it is one of the better adaptions of a book. it was BETTER than the outsiders in my opinion. Much cussing, if u dont like that dont read the book or c the movie. LOL =]
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May 26, 2007A very well done film, based on the novel by S.E. Hinton. Matt Dillon stars in this classic 1982 film. A very well drama film.
Critic Reviews
March 26, 2009
Variety Staff, Variety
October 23, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
There is a shock of recognition almost from the beginning of Tex, because we're listening to the sound of American voices in an authentically American world. Full Review
August 30, 2004
Janet Maslin, New York Times
This is a film that accomplishes everything that it attempts, and does so expertly. On its own terms, it is a success through and through. Full Review
December 28, 2010
Nell Minow, Common Sense Media
A very frank and gritty story about two brothers. Full Review
August 20, 2010
TV Guide's Movie Guide
Dillon, though occasionally annoying, turns in a decent performance, as do Jim Metzler as his brother and Meg Tilly as his girlfriend. Full Review
May 6, 2005
Clint Morris, Moviehole
A stirring, memorable early performance by Dillon
February 4, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Tex explores the stressful relationship between two brothers living without adult supervision. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Elspeth Haughton, Apollo Guide
Like Hinton's novels, Hunter has directed a compassionate and astute depiction about growing up. Full Review
July 17, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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May 19, 2004
Daniel M. Kimmel, Worcester Telegram & Gazette
No review available.
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