IMDb 6.3 2015 HD

True Story

True Story

2015
Crime Drama History
99 min R USA
6.257 / 10
6.3 IMDB

A drama centered on 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…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Rupert Goold / G.A. Aguilar / Doug Torres / Mary Bailey
Starring
Jonah Hill / James Franco / Felicity Jones / Maria Dizzia / Ethan Suplee / Robert John Burke / Charlotte Driscoll / Kohl Sudduth

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intriguing dark intense thought-provoking unsettling psychological compelling gripping serious dramatic well-acted slow-burn

Reviews

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Genevieve Dubois
Apr 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

This film presents a compelling moral quandary, anchored by two talented leads. Jonah Hill and James Franco engage in a captivating, if unsettling, dance as journalist and fugitive. Franco excels as the manipulative Longo, a performance that is…

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Arthur Finch
Apr 18, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

'True Story' is a masterclass in understated tension and psychological drama. Jonah Hill and James Franco shed their familiar personas to deliver truly transformative performances, embodying the complex, morally ambiguous relationship at the heart of the film. Franco’s…

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Penelope Davies
Apr 18, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'True Story' boasts a strong central concept and commendable performances from Jonah Hill and James Franco, it occasionally struggles to maintain its momentum. The narrative, centred on a journalist's peculiar relationship with a murderer who stole his…

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Marcus Bellweather
Apr 18, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A taut, intelligent thriller that hinges on the magnetic performances of its leads. 'True Story' is less about the 'whodunit' and more about the 'why' and the insidious nature of identity theft on a profound level. James Franco…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 18, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This is a film that trusts its audience to engage with its darker currents. Jonah Hill and James Franco deliver performances that are far removed from their comedic roots, showcasing a surprising depth. Franco is particularly chilling as…

FAQs

'True Story' distinguishes itself by focusing less on the procedural aspects of the crime and more on the psychological interplay between the journalist and the convicted killer. It's a character-driven drama that explores themes of identity, deception, and the media's role in shaping narratives. The film’s deliberate pacing and emphasis on dialogue over action contribute to its unique, introspective quality.