True Story (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2015, True Story is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Rupert Goold, running about 99 minutes. “Some mysteries are beyond belief.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A drama centered around the relationship between journalist Michael Finkel and Christian Longo, an FBI Most Wanted List murderer who for years lived outside the U.S. under Finkel's name.
Who’s in it. True Story stars Jonah Hill as Michael Finkel, James Franco as Christian Longo, Felicity Jones as Jill Barker and Maria Dizzia as Mary Jane Longo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, True Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Story tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Story (2015)?
- In US, True Story is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True Story worth watching?
- True Story holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Story?
- True Story stars Jonah Hill, James Franco, Felicity Jones, Maria Dizzia and Ethan Suplee.
- When was True Story released?
- True Story was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.