True Stories
Seen it?1986 | 89 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 79K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Byrne
- David ByrneNarrator / Lip-Syncher
- John GoodmanLouis Fyne
- Annie McEnroeKay Culver
- Jo Harvey AllenThe Lying Woman
- Spalding GrayEarl Culver
- Alix EliasThe Cute Woman
- Roebuck 'Pops' StaplesMr. Tucker
- Tito LarrivaRamon
- John IngleThe Preacher
- Matthew PoseyThe Computer Guy