Stories We Tell(2012)
Stories We Tell Synopsis
Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending on their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.
Stories We Tell (2012) is a documentary film directed by Sarah Polley, released on October 12, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan and John Buchan. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 238 ratings.
- Director:
- Sarah Polley
- Writers:
- Sarah Polley
- Producers:
- Anita Lee, Sonia Hosko
- Cinematographer:
- Iris Ng
- Composer:
- Jonathan Goldsmith
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
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Stories We Tell Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Polley
Michael Polley
as Storyteller
- Harry Gulkin
Harry Gulkin
as Storyteller
- Susy Buchan
Susy Buchan
as Storyteller
John Buchan
as Storyteller
- Mark Polley
Mark Polley
as Storyteller
- Joanna Polley
Joanna Polley
as Storyteller
- Cathy Gulkin
Cathy Gulkin
as Storyteller
- Marie Murphy
Marie Murphy
as Storyteller
- Robert MacMillan
Robert MacMillan
as Storyteller
- Anne Tait
Anne Tait
as Storyteller
- Deirdre Bowen
Deirdre Bowen
as Storyteller
Victoria Mitchell
as Storyteller
Key crew
Directed by Sarah Polley, written by Sarah Polley, produced by Anita Lee and Sonia Hosko.
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Stories We Tell Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 238 ratings.
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Stories We Tell – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stories We Tell online?
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Stories We Tell (2012) is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stories We Tell?
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The main cast of Stories We Tell (2012) includes Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan and Mark Polley. The film was directed by Sarah Polley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stories We Tell released?
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Stories We Tell was released on October 12, 2012 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Stories We Tell worth watching?
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Stories We Tell (2012) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 238 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stories We Tell?
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