Matter of Trust (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 3.3

Released in 1998, Matter of Trust is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Joey Travolta, running about 90 minutes. “Can trust overcome deadly lies?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Michael D'Angelo is a washed-up alcoholic cop. Demoted from his job and living in the past, he takes out his pain by exploring the nightlife of Los Angeles. Theresa, the only woman he's ever loved, is a powerful Assistant D.A. married to a prominent doctor, Peter, and is about to take on the most important case of her firm's history. But all things erupt when personal issues that have been repressed begin to surface in horrifying ways, bringing everyone together in an explosive triangle of betrayal.
Who’s in it. Matter of Trust stars C. Thomas Howell as Michael D'Angelo, Joan Severance as Theresa Marsh, Nick Mancuso as Peter Marsh and Robert Miano as Ben, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Matter of Trust has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matter of Trust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matter of Trust tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matter of Trust (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matter of Trust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Matter of Trust worth watching?
- Matter of Trust holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Matter of Trust?
- Matter of Trust stars C. Thomas Howell, Joan Severance, Nick Mancuso, Robert Miano and Jennifer Leigh Warren.
- When was Matter of Trust released?
- Matter of Trust was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.
