Where can I watch True Stories (1986)?

In USA, True Stories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is True Stories worth watching?

True Stories holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in True Stories?

True Stories stars John Goodman, Spalding Gray, Annie McEnroe, Jo Harvey Allen and Alix Elias.

When was True Stories released?

True Stories was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.

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True Stories (1986): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1986 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 1986, True Stories is a komödie and musik film directed by David Byrne, running about 89 minutes. “A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. "Talking Heads"-Sänger David Byrne führt uns als "Erzähler" in das texanische Nest Virgil, das in den letzten Jahren durch neue High-Tech-Industrie zu Wohlstand gelangt ist. Er führt uns durch Diskothek, Einkaufszentrum und Supermarkt und stellt einige der Bürger vor: Ein Reigen schriller Originale, deren Leben hauptsächlich von Fernsehen, Werbung und Konsum bestimmt wird. Nachmittags nimmt er uns mit zur großen Parade und abends steigt dann schließlich eine bizarre Talentshow, in der jeder sich nach Herzenslust produzieren kann. Eingestreut sind neun Songs der Rockgruppe "Talking Heads".

Who’s in it. True Stories stars John Goodman as Louis Fyne, Spalding Gray as Earl Culver, Annie McEnroe as Kay Culver and Jo Harvey Allen as The Lying Woman, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, True Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Stories page.

If you liked it. Fans of True Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch True Stories (1986)?: In USA, True Stories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is True Stories worth watching?: True Stories holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in True Stories?: True Stories stars John Goodman, Spalding Gray, Annie McEnroe, Jo Harvey Allen and Alix Elias.
When was True Stories released?: True Stories was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.