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The Truth

Name: The Truth
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-10-10
Cast: Catherine Deneuve, Juliette Binoche, Ethan Hawke, Clémentine Grenier, Manon Clavel

2019 | 106 min | Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 46 min.
What might put you off: Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Fabienne is a star; a star of French cinema. She reigns amongst men who love and admire her. When she publishes her memoirs, her daughter Lumir returns from New York to Paris with her husband and young child. The reunion between mother and daughter will quickly turn to confrontation: truths will be told, accounts settled, loves and resentments confessed.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$5 million worldwide
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda

Catherine DeneuveFabienne Dangeville
Juliette BinocheLumir
Ethan HawkeHank
Clémentine GrenierCharlotte
Manon ClavelManon
Alain LiboltLuc
Christian CrahayJacques
Roger Van HoolPierre
Ludivine SagnierAnna
Laurent CapellutoJournalist