Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story

2004Movie2 h 0 min

64
DecentGoodWatch score

A tense, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, awe or romance.

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Story

It only took a moment to steal her life.

A young woman faces a nightmarish battle to restore her good name after a stranger steals her identity and racks up a massive debt.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Biographical Thriller
  • Social Commentary
  • Identity Crisis
  • Legal Procedural
  • Psychological Stress
  • Cautionary Tale
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Bureaucratic Nightmare

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Robert Dornhelm
Written by
Deena Goldstone
Produced by
Blue André

Everyone

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Facts

November 1, 2004 · 2 h 0 min · Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language

Released
November 1, 2004
Runtime
2 h 0 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Asshole Victim, Bait the Dog, Bittersweet Ending +9

  • Asshole Victim
  • Bait the Dog
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Cassandra Truth
  • Dirty Coward
  • The Dog Bites Back
  • Establishing Character Moment
  • Gender Bender
  • This Is Reality
  • Karma Houdini Warranty
  • Villains Want Mercy
  • Smug Snake

12 of 18 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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Questions about Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6).

Is Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story okay for kids?

Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Identity Theft: The Michelle Brown Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (7 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.