Stories We Tell (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.1

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Released in 2012, Stories We Tell is a documentary film directed by Sarah Polley, running about 109 minutes.

What it’s about. Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending of their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.

Who’s in it. Stories We Tell stars Michael Polley as Storyteller, Harry Gulkin as Storyteller, Susy Buchan as Storyteller and John Buchan as Storyteller, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Stories We Tell has been warmly received by audiences.

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 Stories We Tell page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Stories We Tell (2012)?
In US, Stories We Tell 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 Stories We Tell worth watching?
Stories We Tell holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Stories We Tell?
Stories We Tell stars Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan and Mark Polley.
When was Stories We Tell released?
Stories We Tell was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.