Nothing But the Truth
Seen it?2008 | 108 min | Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office loss and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Lost Highway, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 2 Critics' Choice Awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$410K worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 60K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rod Lurie
- Kate BeckinsaleRachel Armstrong
- Matt DillonPatton Dubois
- Angela BassettBonnie Benjamin
- Alan AldaAlbert Burnside
- Vera FarmigaErica Van Doren
- David SchwimmerRay Armstrong
- Courtney B. VanceAgent O'Hara
- Noah WyleAvril Aaronson
- Floyd AbramsJudge Hall
- Preston BaileyTimmy Armstrong