False Identity (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1990, False Identity is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by James Keach, running about 93 minutes. “Some secrets are better off buried. Some people are better off dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Rachel, a radio personality, discovers a Purple Heart at a garage sale she decides to find out its history. She finds that the medal belonged to a man named Harlan Erickson, a long-lost brother of the town's leading citizen.
Who’s in it. False Identity stars Stacy Keach as Ben Driscoll / Harlan Errickson, Geneviève Bujold as Rachel Roux, Tobin Bell as Marshall Errickson and Veronica Cartwright as Vera Errickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, False Identity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch False Identity page.
If you liked it. Fans of False Identity tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch False Identity (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for False Identity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is False Identity worth watching?
- False Identity holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in False Identity?
- False Identity stars Stacy Keach, Geneviève Bujold, Tobin Bell, Veronica Cartwright and Mimi Maynard.
- When was False Identity released?
- False Identity was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.