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Truth

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Controversy surrounds CBS anchor Dan Rather and "60 Minutes" producer Mary Mapes after the network broadcasts a report about President George W. Bush and his military service.
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Truth's terrific cast and compelling message are often enough to overcome its occasionally didactic and facile dramatization of a nuanced real-life tale.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 1, 2017
B
Is it a great film? No, but it definitely deserves to be talked about. Go to Full Review Kristen Yoonsoo Kim Complex Feb 27, 2017
2.5/5
Truth is all about Blanchett, who really shines in-and carries-an otherwise bad good movie. (Or is it a good bad movie?) There are a lot of themes introduced, but are stated in rather sweeping gestures. Go to Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Aug 22, 2016
2.5/4
Truth, as much as I agree with many of its contentions, fails to hold itself to the same level of scrutiny as it does those going after Mapes and Rather, and as such never feels as authentic as it should have. Go to Full Review Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Jan 5, 2026
4/5
Truth serves as a reminder of what it means when journalists stand up against intimidation and interference. Go to Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine Jun 19, 2024
5/10
This is a disappointment: not terrible by any means, but difficult to defend as any serious measure as good. Go to Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Apr 25, 2022
3/4
A film that will incite conversation about the state of journalism today. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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R T @Emitoopinion Jan 25, 2026 Interesante caso! No fue lo Mejor pero está buena para un domingo See more Pablo B @PabloBlanco Dec 24, 2025 If you enjoy watching history get steamrolled by self-righteous melodrama, Truth is your movie. It takes CBS’s disastrous Bush National Guard story—built on laughably shaky documents—and spins it into a martyrdom saga for "brave journalists." The film doesn’t just ignore the scandal’s core failure (basic fact-checking); it treats accountability like a villain and rewrites a cautionary tale into a redemption fantasy. Blanchett and Redford shine, but their talent is wasted on a script that launders reputations instead of confronting reality. For a film called Truth, it sure works overtime to avoid it. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Sep 16, 2025 Success in 2 hours and 1 minute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ages 17 and older!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R Language and A Brief Nude Photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,500,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Gareth v @geewah Aug 15, 2025 A smart, thought-provoking exploration of media, truth, and accountability, elevated by excellent performances. See more Rob A @RT76386004 Mar 31, 2025 The film is about the demise of Dan Rather and his 60 minutes producer, after they tackled then-President George W. Bush's Texas National Guard record during the Vietnam era. Starring Cate Blanchett and Robert Redford, it's a fascinating watch IF you're at least 40 years old. (Younger than that and you likely won't care.) See more Aryaman T @RT48415189 Oct 7, 2024 Way better than Spotlight. See more Read all reviews
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James Vanderbilt

Director

Cate Blanchett

Mary Mapes

Robert Redford

Dan Rather

Topher Grace

Mike Smith

Elisabeth Moss

Lucy Scott

Bruce Greenwood

Andrew Heyward

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Truth (2015) Truth (2015) Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes and Andrew McFarlane as Dick Hibey in "Truth." (L-R) Elisabeth Moss as Lucy Scott, David Lyons as Josh Howard, Topher Grace as Mike Smith, Natalie Saleeba as Mary Murphy, Dennis Quaid as Lt. Colonel Roger Charles, Adam Saunders as Tom and Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes in "Truth." Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes in "Truth." Topher Grace as Mike Smith in "Truth." Dennis Quaid as Lt. Colonel Roger Charles in "Truth." Robert Redford as Dan Rather in "Truth." Cate Blanchett as Mary Mapes and Robert Redford as Dan Rather in "Truth." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Controversy surrounds CBS anchor Dan Rather and "60 Minutes" producer Mary Mapes after the network broadcasts a report about President George W. Bush and his military service.
Director
James Vanderbilt
Producer
Bradley J. Fischer, William Sherak, James Vanderbilt, Brett Ratner, Doug Mankoff, Andrew Spaulding
Screenwriter
James Vanderbilt
Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co
Blue Lake Media Fund, Mythology Entertainment, Echo Lake Entertainment, RatPac Entertainment
Rating
R (Language|A Brief Nude Photo)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 30, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.5M
Runtime
2h 1m
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