The Awful Truth (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1937, The Awful Truth is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 91 minutes. “Danger! Wild woman on the loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.
Who’s in it. The Awful Truth stars Irene Dunne as Lucy Warriner, Cary Grant as Jerry Warriner, Ralph Bellamy as Dan Leeson and Alexander D'Arcy as Armand Duvalle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Awful Truth has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US 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 The Awful Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Awful Truth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Awful Truth (1937)?
- In US, The Awful Truth 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 The Awful Truth worth watching?
- The Awful Truth holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Awful Truth?
- The Awful Truth stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Alexander D'Arcy and Cecil Cunningham.
- When was The Awful Truth released?
- The Awful Truth was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.