Truman
Seen it?1995 | 135 min | Drama, TV Movie
Friday Night Flickearly ratingWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 2 Emmys and it earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved All the Way or Darkest Hour, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG: peril. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Biographical account of America's President for the latter part of WWII. Shows Truman's rise from small-town nobody to leader of the USA, his decision to use the Atomic Bomb against Japan, and subsequent election as the US' post-war President.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
88% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Emmys: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Made for Television Movie, Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries or a Special. Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries. Won 1 PGA Award: Producers Guild of America Awards: Outstanding Producer of Long-Form Television. Also nominated for 6 more Emmys, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 DGA Award. Plus 4 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Pierson
- Gary SiniseHarry S Truman
- Diana ScarwidBess Truman
- Richard DysartHenry L. Stimson
- Colm FeoreCharlie Ross
- James GammonSam Rayburn
- Tony GoldwynClark Clifford
- Pat HingleBoss Tom Pendergast
- Harris YulinGen. George C. Marshall
- Leo BurmesterFrank Vassar
- Amelia CampbellMargaret Truman