Truth Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Jan. 31, 2016

Truth

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Limited

Dennis Quaid, Cate Blanchett, Topher Grace, James Vanderbilt, William Sherak, Robert Redford, Elisabeth Moss, Bruce Greenwood, David Lyons, Brad Fischer, John Benjamin Hickey, Mikkel Bondesen, Rachael Blake

R Biography 2 hrs, 5 m

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Plot

What's the story about?

A firestorm erupts in September of 2004 when Dan Rather reports that George W. Bush had received special treatment while serving in the Air National Guard during the Vietnam War, a report that was based on documents of an unknown authenticity. Subsequently, story producer Mary Mapes is accused of lapses in judgment and is fired, while Rather's career and reputation are jeopardized.

Biography Drama True Story

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Truth.

Robert Redford
... Dan Rather

Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Charlotte's Web
Cate Blanchett
... Mary Mapes

Black Bag, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Elisabeth Moss
... Lucy Scott

A Letter From Rosemary Kennedy, Us
Dennis Quaid
... Colonel Roger Charles

The Substance, I Can Only Imagine 2
Bruce Greenwood
... Andrew Heyward

Star Trek Into Darkness, Dinner for Schmucks
Topher Grace
... Mike Smith

Flight Risk , Interstellar
J
John Benjamin Hickey
... Mark Wrolstad

Salem's Lot, Forever My Girl
R
Rachael Blake
... Betsy West
D
David Lyons
... Josh Howard

Safe Haven, Swerve

Crew Behind the Film

The Truth behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's writer James Vanderbilt last wrote Scream VI and Scream.

Director: James Vanderbilt
Screenwriter: James Vanderbilt
Producers: Mikkel Bondesen
Brad Fischer
William Sherak
James Vanderbilt

Studios: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Company: Fabrik Entertainment; Mythology Entertainment

Additional Information

MPA Rating: R Restricted for language and a brief nude photo
Runtime: 2 hrs, 5 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Official Truth movie trailers and clips.

Biography

Truth Theatrical Trailer

Biography

Truth Video Clip

Production Details

What we know about the Truth movie production.

Key Facts

Official Selection Toronto International Film Festival 2015
Based on the 2005 book/memoir "Truth and Duty: The Press, the President, and the Privilege of Power" by Mary Mapes. True story.

Production Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

The film was tagged as Completed.

Oct 2014

Production

The film was tagged as Production. Currently in Australia shooting.

Sep 2014

Pre-Production

The film was tagged as Pre-Production. Eyeing a fall 2014 start.

Jul 2014

Development

The film was tagged as Development. Eyeing a fall 2014 start.

Release Dates

When was the film released?

Truth was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, October 16, 2015. There were 12 other movies released on the same date, including Goosebumps, Bridge of Spies and Freeheld. As a limited release, Truth was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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