The Unbelievable Truth (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1989, The Unbelievable Truth is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Hal Hartley, running about 90 minutes. “Can a nice girl from Long Island find happiness with a mass murderer?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...
Who’s in it. The Unbelievable Truth stars Adrienne Shelly as Audry, Robert John Burke as Josh, Julia McNeal as Pearl and Katherine Mayfield as Liz Hugo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Unbelievable Truth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unbelievable Truth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unbelievable Truth tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unbelievable Truth (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unbelievable Truth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unbelievable Truth worth watching?
- The Unbelievable Truth holds an audience score of 6.8 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 The Unbelievable Truth?
- The Unbelievable Truth stars Adrienne Shelly, Robert John Burke, Julia McNeal, Katherine Mayfield and Gary Sauer.
- When was The Unbelievable Truth released?
- The Unbelievable Truth was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.