Hick (2012): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch
Hick is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Derick Martini, starring Eddie Redmayne, Blake Lively and Rory Culkin. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Critics gave it 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and AMC Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Derick Martini
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Phase 4 Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hick About?
The premise of Hick without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Fleeing a difficult past in her hometown, a teenage girl sets out for Las Vegas seeking a fresh start and independence. Along the way, she meets Eddie, a mysterious drifter with his own agenda, and Glenda, a woman on the run from her own secrets. As they journey together, the trio faces unexpected dangers and confronts their individual struggles, exploring themes of self-discovery and the possibility of redemption.
Hick Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- 1970s
- pistol
- alcoholic
- teenage girl
- alcoholic parent
- hitchhiking
- sketchbook
- 13 year old
- gun
- drinking
- 45 smith and wesson gun
- holding hand over someone's mouth
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- gun as gift
- tied up while barefoot
- tied feet
- tied to a bed
- on the road
- talking to oneself in a mirror
- fake seizure
- runaway
- girls with guns
- 13 year old girl
- runaway teenage girl
- adult man attracted to underage girl
- girl tied to a bed
- teenage girl as protagonist
- seductive teenage girl
- underage girl in bar
- kidnapped girl
- scene before opening credits
- junior high school
- girl wears a miniskirt
- girl with a gun
- girl's birthday party
- drunk father
- girl looks at her body in a mirror
- reference to dirty harry
- smith and wesson .44 magnum revolver
- sketch book
- girl on a swing
- voice over narration by lead character
- reference to star wars
- reference to sunset boulevard
- daisy dukes
- barefoot girl
- camera shot of a girl's feet
- hitchiking teenage girl
- limping
- biting lip
- changing clothes in car
Where to Watch Hick
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and AMC Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Hick Cast
Eddie Redmayne leads the cast, with Blake Lively and Rory Culkin. Directed by Derick Martini; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Derick Martini
Hick Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Hick 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.
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IMDb 5.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 5% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 28 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 57% User score
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Letterboxd 2.8 /5
266 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.3 /5
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Hick Plot Summary
What happens in Hick from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film begins in a small Nebraska town, where Luli, played by Chloë Grace Moretz, is seen sitting on the steps of her school. It is evident that she is somewhat of a recluse, lacking friends and companionship. The scene takes a dramatic turn when her father, a man struggling with alcoholism, arrives and crashes into a play structure outside the school.
Full summary
The whole story of Hick, scene by scene
Hick Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.
- Teaser Rialto Channel Spot
- Clip Hick 10 Minute Preview
How Well Do You Know Hick?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What does Luli receive as a birthday present that raises eyebrows?
Cars in Hick
7 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V.
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1985 Chevrolet C-10 Main role -
1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Important role -
1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Minor role -
1973 Chevrolet Nova Minor role
Hick Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “HICK-ルリ13歳の旅” and “Fuga Para Las Vegas”.
- Also known as
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- HICK-ルリ13歳の旅
- Fuga Para Las Vegas
- Провинциалка
- Runaway Girl
- נערה כפרית
- Vidéki lány
- Prowincjuszka
- Fracek
- Caipira
- 런어웨이 걸
- 鄉下人
- 乡下人
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- Провінціалка
- HICK ルリ13歳の旅
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Movies Like Hick
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hitchhike to Hell, Hitch Hike Lady and Girl with an Itch.
Hick FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Hick, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hick?
Hick runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Hick released?
Hick was released on May 11, 2012.
Who directed Hick?
Hick was directed by Derick Martini.
More films by Derick Martini Who is in the cast of Hick?
Hick stars Eddie Redmayne, Blake Lively and Rory Culkin, among 4 credited actors.
Where can I watch Hick?
In the US, Hick is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AMC Plus and AMC+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How is Hick rated?
Hick has 5.5/10 on IMDb, 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 28 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does Hick have a post-credit scene?
No. Hick has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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