Dirty John, The Dirty Truth (2019): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2019, Dirty John, The Dirty Truth is a crime and documentary film directed by Sara Mast, running about 120 minutes.

What it’s about. John Meehan created a terrifying trap of seduction, deceit and betrayal for countless victims. The illuminating revelations into his backstory showcase a series of events that flipped switches to create a monster wired for psychopathy. Goffard exposes John’s troubled background that built the foundation for his ominous fantasy world of lies and manipulation. In addition to hearing the Newell family’s terrifying tale, John’s first wife Tonia Bales and her daughters Emily and Abigail Meehan speak out, along with other women from his past who were caught in his web of lies.

Who’s in it. Dirty John, The Dirty Truth stars Jordan Block as Jacquelyn Newell, Keri Bunkers as Debra Newell, Johnson Cooley as John Meehan and Paige McGarvin as Terra Newell, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dirty John, The Dirty Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty John, The Dirty Truth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Dirty John, The Dirty Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.