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The Truth About Emanuel

2013Movie1 h 36 minNR

DramaThriller
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Letterboxd2.9/5Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes41%35%

A profoundly sad, moving drama movie about growing up and the mind, with standout characters.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Two Lives. Two Voids. One Secret.

A troubled young woman becomes obsessed with her mysterious new neighbor, who bears a striking resemblance to the girl's dead mother.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Character-Driven
  • Melancholy
  • Ambiguous Narrative
  • Troubled Protagonist
  • Suburban Setting
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Mystery

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Francesca Gregorini
Written by
Sarah Thorp, Francesca Gregorini
Produced by
Rooney Mara, Francesca Gregorini, Matthew R. Brady
Music by
Nathan Larson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 26, 2013 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released
April 26, 2013
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Mexico
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$4,404
Available in
42 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Truth About Emanuel?"

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Where can I stream The Truth About Emanuel?

PeacockThe RokuPlexFawesomeXumo PlayPeacock Premium+Tubi TVYOW.tv

In the United States, The Truth About Emanuel streams on Peacock, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, Fawesome, Xumo Play, Tubi TV, and YOW.tv. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. It also streams in 26 other countries.

Is The Truth About Emanuel worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 6, Letterboxd 2.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (41).

Is The Truth About Emanuel plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Truth About Emanuel good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeens

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.