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Based on an Untrue Story

1993Movie1 h 31 min

Comedy TV Movie

56

DecentGoodWatch score

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Perfume creator Satin Chau is about to reveal her new designer scent, 'Puppy,' when she is cruelly struck down by a rare condition called anosmia, which robs her of her sense of smell and could even kill her.

Good for

Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or tears.

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Crew

Directed by: Jim Drake
Written by: George McGrath
Produced by: Kevin Reidy
Music by: Laura Karpman

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Facts

September 20, 1993 · 1 h 31 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released: September 20, 1993
Runtime: 1 h 31 min
Genres: Comedy, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Based on an Untrue Story worth watching?"

Questions about Based on an Untrue Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Based on an Untrue Story worth watching?

56

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Based on an Untrue Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Based on an Untrue Story make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Based on an Untrue Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.