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The Unbelievable Truth

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1990 | 90 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $547K worldwide on a $75K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hal Hartley

  • Adrienne ShellyAudry
  • Robert John BurkeJosh
  • Chris CookeVic Hugo
  • Julia McNealPearl
  • Katherine MayfieldLiz Hugo
  • Gary SauerEmmet
  • Mark Chandler BaileyMike
  • David HealyTodd Whitbread
  • Matt MalloyOtis
  • Edie FalcoJane