Storyline

Jonah Hill plays Michael Finkel, a recently terminated New York Times journalist who's struggling for work after a story gone wrong. One day, he receives a phone call from a man regarding an FBI Most Wanted individual named Christian Longo, who's been captured and claimed to be living as Finkel. Longo and Finkel meet and form a potentially marriage shattering bond while Longo is in prison awaiting his trial. Finkel exchanges journalism tips for the real events behind Longo's alleged heinous acts of murdering his family. Through the twists and turns in the movie, only at the end will Finkel uncover the True Story.

Plot Keywords

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Short Review

Franco and Hill's early scenes together maintains intrigue for a while, but True Story never quite indicates that it has something compelling going on beneath the surface.

Trailer

Streaming Service

1. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 12.99, Track Hd Price: 12.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 12.99

2. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 3.99] [HDX - Buy: 12.99, Rent: 3.99]

3. Amazon Video : From $3.99 to rent