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Hick (2012): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch

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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.

IMDb rating
5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
5%
Metascore
28
Hick (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Derick Martini
Genres
Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

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
+38 more
  • 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

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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Cast & crew

Hick Cast

Eddie Redmayne leads the cast, with Blake Lively and Rory Culkin. Directed by Derick Martini; 4 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Hick Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Hick 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 28 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.5/10.

Plot

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

Read the full summary
Videos

Hick Trailers & Videos

3 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 1 clip.

Official Trailer
  • Teaser Rialto Channel Spot
  • Clip Hick 10 Minute Preview
Quiz

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

  1. Question 1: not answered
  2. Question 2: not answered
  3. Question 3: not answered
  4. Question 4: not answered
  5. Question 5: not answered
  6. Question 6: not answered
  7. Question 7: not answered
  8. Question 8: not answered
  9. Question 9: not answered
  10. Question 10: not answered

What does Luli receive as a birthday present that raises eyebrows?

Cars

Cars in Hick

7 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V.

All 7 cars
  • 1985 Chevrolet C-10 in Hick 1985 Chevrolet C-10 Main role
  • 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V in Hick 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Important role
  • 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible in Hick 1968 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Minor role
  • 1973 Chevrolet Nova in Hick 1973 Chevrolet Nova Minor role
Details

Hick Also Known As

14 alternative titles, including “HICK-ルリ13歳の旅” and “Fuga Para Las Vegas”.

Also known as
  • 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
+2 more
  • Провінціалка
  • HICK ルリ13歳の旅

Seen Hick?

FAQ

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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