True Things

Released Sep 9, 2022

1h 42m

Drama

Romance

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Bored by the daily tedium of her office job, Kate (Ruth Wilson) is sleepwalking through life when a chance sexual encounter with a charismatic stranger (Tom Burke) awakens her. High on infatuation and the exhilaration of this new relationship, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to this mysterious new man. Hoping he will provide the escape she so desperately desires, she embarks on an emotionally dangerous journey that slowly begins to consume her. Adapted from Deborah Kay Davies's acclaimed novel 'True Things About Me', Harry Wootliff's new film is an intense and absorbing psychological drama.

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Critics Consensus

Elevated by its stars' magnetic chemistry, True Things mines complex, character-driven drama from an ill-advised romance.

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Los G

Great performance by Wilson, horrible miscasting of Burke and the sort of film that makes you go, ok . . . . so what?

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/15/24

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Ken S

Great directing, really engaging filming and excellent performances from the lead actors. I thought this was a brilliant examination of someone on a downward spiral of loneliness and misplaced hope before finally finding themselves. I thought it was a particularly powerful performance from Ruth Wilson, she seems to have completely immersed herself in Kate's character - top notch! I totally agree with the critics score and really don't get why the audience score is so way off that?!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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A K

One word perfectly describes this movie - BORING

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Audience Member

Ok, I'm not usually this way, but the end saved it for me. I was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief. This was a frustrating and mind boggling watch at times, but I hung I'm there and completed the movie. I wouldn't recommend to non-hard core movie folks. I streamed it, and it's definitely not worth a theater watch.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/24/22

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wayne m

True Things is a very perceptive, incredibly nuanced film about a woman trapped in a toxic relationship. It is described as a psychological thriller but I think it's more than that. Kate is a rather aimless woman, floating through life. She works at an employment centre in Kent, England and lacks direction in her life. One day a man with a checkered past comes into her work. He is clearly damaged but has a certain charisma. Soon they have a sexual encounter and it seems she might have found someone to share her life. But there is something off about him and soon his behaviour is destructive and deceiving. This expertly made film encapsulates very well how a woman can be manipulated by a man who uses his power to have her cling to his every action. It's beautifully written with great lead performances from Ruth Wilson and Tom Burke. It's filmed with many close ups which push you right into a very compelling story.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Stephen C

The greatest 01 hour: and 42 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/10/22

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Kate

Tom Burke

Blond

Hayley Squires

Alison

Elizabeth Rider

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Without the two leads, “True Things” doesn’t offer much.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 14, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

I can imagine that this cautionary tale will have its supporters, but I found Kate such an infuriating character that it was extremely difficult to sympathise with her.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 12, 2022

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Fran Hoepfner

TheWrap

A raw and passionate look at the type of love that can be both all-encompassing and destructive, passionate and dangerous.

Sep 9, 2022

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Greg Hyde

Under the Radar

True Things is a compelling psychological drama anchored by a strong performance from Tom Burke.

Rated: 7.5/10

Oct 28, 2022

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Liam Lacey

Original Cin

A refreshingly adult drama about infatuation and self-sabotage, True Thing leaves a strong impression, despite a disappointing ending.

Rated: B+

Sep 20, 2022

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Carey-Ann Pawsey

Orca Sound

Many have had bigger careers than British actress Ruth Wilson, but few have had more interesting, varied and courageous ones. Never doing the same character twice or taking the easy way out.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 17, 2022

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Synopsis

Bored by the daily tedium of her office job, Kate (Ruth Wilson) is sleepwalking through life when a chance sexual encounter with a charismatic stranger (Tom Burke) awakens her. High on infatuation and the exhilaration of this new relationship, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to this mysterious new man. Hoping he will provide the escape she so desperately desires, she embarks on an emotionally dangerous journey that slowly begins to consume her. Adapted from Deborah Kay Davies's acclaimed novel 'True Things About Me', Harry Wootliff's new film is an intense and absorbing psychological drama.

Director: Harry Wootliff
Producer: Lizzie Francke, Rose Garnett, Eva Yates, Vincent Gadelle
Screenwriter: Molly Davies, Harry Wootliff
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Riff Raff Films, BBC Films, Lady Lazarus Productions, BFI Films, The Bureau
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2022
Runtime: 1h 42m

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