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True Colors (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.2

True Colors poster

Released in 1991, True Colors is a drama film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 111 minutes. “All the shades of friendship. Including betrayal and revenge.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two law school friends find themselves at odds when one becomes a Justice Department lawyer and the other goes into politics.

Who’s in it. True Colors stars John Cusack as Peter Burton, James Spader as Tim Gerrity, Mandy Patinkin as John Palmeri and Imogen Stubbs as Diana Stiles, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, True Colors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $418.8K 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 True Colors page.

If you liked it. Fans of True Colors tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch True Colors (1991)?
In US, True Colors 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 Colors worth watching?
True Colors holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in True Colors?
True Colors stars John Cusack, James Spader, Mandy Patinkin, Imogen Stubbs and Richard Widmark.
When was True Colors released?
True Colors was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.