Telling You (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film · ★ 3.3

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Released in 1998, Telling You is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert DeFranco, running about 94 minutes. “They've got charm. They've got style. They've got one-track minds!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Instead of moving on to bigger and better things after college graduation, two best buddies are embarrassed to find themselves working at a pizza parlor and avoiding old classmates who come in for a slice.

Who’s in it. Telling You stars Peter Facinelli as Phil Fazzulo, Andy Berman as Howard Gurtler, Jennifer Love Hewitt as Deb Freidman and Matthew Lillard as Adam Ginesberg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Telling You has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Telling You page.

If you liked it. Fans of Telling You tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Telling You (1998)?
In US, Telling You is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Telling You worth watching?
Telling You holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Telling You?
Telling You stars Peter Facinelli, Andy Berman, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew Lillard and Gary Wolf.
When was Telling You released?
Telling You was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.