Facing the Truth (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2002, Facing the Truth is a drama film directed by Nils Malmros, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. In his new film, an intriguing and delicately crafted drama, Malmros portrays the poignant story of a man, who grew up in very modest circumstances in the early years of the 20th century, but whose diligence, intelligence and willingness to endure hardship helped him to become a leading brain surgeon. A success story on the face of it, but a story about a man - who is none other than the director's father - a man of powerful emotions. The film explores the nature and origin of the guilt that repeatedly deprived him of happiness.
Who’s in it. Facing the Truth stars Jens Albinus as Richard Malmros, Birthe Neumann as Mother of Eli, Søren Østergaard as Nils Malmros and Ida Dwinger as Mother of Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Facing the Truth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Facing the Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Facing the Truth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Facing the Truth (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Facing the Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Facing the Truth worth watching?
- Facing the Truth holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Facing the Truth?
- Facing the Truth stars Jens Albinus, Birthe Neumann, Søren Østergaard, Ida Dwinger and Anders Hove.
- When was Facing the Truth released?
- Facing the Truth was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.