True Story Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 25, 2015

True Story

Release Date: Friday, April 17, 2015 Limited

Director: Rupert Goold

Starring: Jonah Hill • James Franco • Felicity Jones • Ethan Suplee • Gretchen Mol

R Drama N/A

3.91 / 5.0

71% WILL SEE 29% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel (Jonah Hill) meets accused killer Christian Longo (James Franco) – who has taken on Finkel’s identity – his investigation morphs into an unforgettable game of cat-and-mouse. Based on actual events, Finkel’s relentless pursuit of Longo’s true story encompasses murder, love, deceit and redemption.

Drama

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Who stars in True Story – Cast List

Jonah Hill
... Michael Finkel

Moneyball, War Dogs
James Franco
... Christian Longo

The Iceman, Oz: The Great and Powerful
Felicity Jones
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Train Dreams
E
Ethan Suplee
The Wolf of Wall Street, Walk of Shame
G
Gretchen Mol
... Karen

The Notorious Bettie Page, Millers in Marriage
R
Rebecca Henderson
... Ellen Parks

The Good House, Werewolves Within
R
Robert John Burke
... Greg Ganley

Digger
M
Maria Dizzia
... Mary Jane Longo

Plainclothes, My Old Ass

Who is making True Story – Crew List

A look at True Story behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Rupert Goold last helmed Judy.

Director: Rupert Goold
Screenwriters: —
Producers: Dede Gardner
Brad Pitt

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: New Regency Enterprises
Plan B Entertainment

Production – What we know about the True Story

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2014

Completed

Changed True Story movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Mar 2012

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Production will begin in July.

Feb 2012

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for language and some disturbing material
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

True Story Trailers and Clips

True Story

Theatrical Trailer

True Story Release Date: When was the film released?

True Story was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, April 17 , 2015. There were 11 11 other movies released on the same date, including Unfriended, Child 44 and Monkey Kingdom. As a limited release, True Story was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.