True Identity (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1991, True Identity is a comedy film directed by Charles Lane, running about 93 minutes. “Ever since the mob's been after him...Miles Pope hasn't been himself!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.
Who’s in it. True Identity stars Lenny Henry as Miles Pope, Frank Langella as Leland Carver, Anne-Marie Johnson as Kristi and James Earl Jones as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, True Identity has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.7M 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 Identity page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Identity tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Identity (1991)?
- In US, True Identity 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 Identity worth watching?
- True Identity holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Identity?
- True Identity stars Lenny Henry, Frank Langella, Anne-Marie Johnson, James Earl Jones and Peggy Lipton.
- When was True Identity released?
- True Identity was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.