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True Fiction

2019·Movie
1h 37min

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True Fiction fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Family Dynamics4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Complexity8
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Burn your idols

Avery Malone, a wannabe writer and lonely librarian, gets her big break when she's hand-selected to assist her hero, reclusive author, Caleb Conrad. Whisked away to Caleb's remote estate, Avery is given her one and only task; to participate in a controlled psychological experiment in fear that will serve as the basis for Caleb's next novel.
Psychological ThrillerMind GamesWriter's JourneyRemote Estate SettingIsolationFear ExperimentUnreliable NarratorDark SecretsTwisted Narrative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about True Fiction

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is True Fiction worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 5 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is True Fiction rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is True Fiction?

1 h 37 min

True Fiction runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on True Fiction?

Critics90
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate True Fiction higher (90) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is True Fiction in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch True Fiction?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for True Fiction in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.