Trust (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1990, Trust is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hal Hartley, running about 107 minutes. “A slightly twisted comedy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Who’s in it. Trust stars Adrienne Shelly as Maria Coughlin, Martin Donovan as Matthew Slaughter, Rebecca Nelson as Jean Coughlin and Merritt Nelson as Jean Coughlin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Trust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trust (1990)?
- In US, Trust is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Trust worth watching?
- Trust holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trust?
- Trust stars Adrienne Shelly, Martin Donovan, Rebecca Nelson, Merritt Nelson and John MacKay.
- When was Trust released?
- Trust was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.