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Based on a True Story

2017Movie1 h 37 min

MysteryThriller
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes52%35%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Letterboxd2.8/5Metacritic43–Rotten Tomatoes52%35%

Summary

Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.

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  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Roman Polanski
Written by
Roman Polanski, Delphine de Vigan, Olivier Assayas
Produced by
Wassim Béji
Music by
Alexandre Desplat

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Facts

November 1, 2017 · 1 h 37 min · Thriller, Mystery

Released
November 1, 2017
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Original language
French
Made in
France, Poland, Belgium
Budget
$11 million
Available in
32 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Based on a True Story?"

Questions about Based on a True Story

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Where can I stream Based on a True Story?

It streams in 13 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Based on a True Story worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5.7, Letterboxd 2.8 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 52%, and Metacritic 43).

Is Based on a True Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Based on a True Story in English?

French

No, it was made in French.