True Lies (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1994, True Lies is an action and thriller film directed by James Cameron, running about 141 minutes. “When he said I do, he never said what he did.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.
Who’s in it. True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry Tasker, Jamie Lee Curtis as Helen Tasker, Tom Arnold as Albert Gibson and Bill Paxton as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, True Lies has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $378.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and 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 Lies page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Lies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Lies (1994)?
- In US, True Lies is available to stream on YouTube TV, and 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 Lies worth watching?
- True Lies holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in True Lies?
- True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jamie Lee Curtis, Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton and Tia Carrere.
- When was True Lies released?
- True Lies was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.