The True Cost
Seen it?2015 | 92 min | Documentary, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 the curious.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Film from Andrew Morgan. The True Cost is a documentary film exploring the impact of fashion on people and the planet.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 18K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Andrew Morgan
- Vandana ShivaSelf
- Stella McCartneySelf
- Stephen ColbertSelf
- John OliverSelf
- Richard D. WolffSelf
- Mark Crispin MillerSelf