The Truth (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1988, The Truth is a drama film directed by Taylor Wong, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. A lawyer is assigned to protect his long-lost mum, who is accused of killing a cop.
Who’s in it. The Truth stars Andy Lau as Raymond Lau, Deanie Ip as Lau Wai Lan, Kathy Chow as Eve and Shing Fui-On as Madly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Truth (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Truth worth watching?
- The Truth holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Truth?
- The Truth stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Kathy Chow, Shing Fui-On and Ng Man-Ling.
- When was The Truth released?
- The Truth was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.