Truth Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jan. 31, 2016

Truth

Release Date: Friday, October 16, 2015 Limited

Director: James Vanderbilt

Starring: Robert Redford • Cate Blanchett • Elisabeth Moss • Dennis Quaid • Bruce Greenwood

R Biography 2 hrs, 5 m

4 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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

Snap poll

Will you see Truth?

81% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

19% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Watched it? Share Your Rating!

Who stars in Truth – Cast List

Robert Redford
... Dan Rather

A Walk in the Woods, Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Cate Blanchett
... Mary Mapes

The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers Extended Edition, Father Mother Sister Brother
Elisabeth Moss
... Lucy Scott

Shell, The Kitchen
Dennis Quaid
... Colonel Roger Charles

I Can Only Imagine 2, War Machine
Bruce Greenwood
... Andrew Heyward

Bolt, I, Robot
Topher Grace
... Mike Smith

How To Make A Killing, Flight Risk
J
John Benjamin Hickey
... Mark Wrolstad

Forever My Girl, Lilly
R
Rachael Blake
... Betsy West
D
David Lyons
... Josh Howard

Safe Haven, Storm Warning

Who is making Truth – Crew List

A look at Truth behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director James Vanderbilt last helmed Nuremberg. The film's writer James Vanderbilt last penned Nuremberg and The Long Walk.

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

Production – What we know about the Truth

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.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jun 2015

Completed

Changed Truth movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2014

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Currently in Australia shooting.

Sep 2014

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Eyeing a fall 2014 start.

Jul 2014

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Eyeing a fall 2014 start.

Have updates about Truth? We'd love to hear from you!

Submit update

Additional Information

Parent 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

Truth Trailers and Clips

Truth

Theatrical Trailer

Truth

Video Clip

Truth Release Date: When was the film released?

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