True Story (2015)
A disgraced journalist finds his career entwined with a murderer who stole his identity.
A drama centered on the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
How intense is True Story?
True Story has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What True Story feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream True Story
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is True Story for you?
Is True Story scary?
No. True Story is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is True Story gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is True Story sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is True Story OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is True Story?
True Story runs 1h 39m.
Where can I stream True Story?
True Story is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does True Story have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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