True Stories(1986)
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True Stories Synopsis
A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
True Stories (1986) is a comedy and music film directed by David Byrne, released on October 10, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars David Byrne, John Goodman, Annie McEnroe and Jo Harvey Allen. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 147 ratings.
- Director:
- David Byrne
- Writers:
- Stephen Tobolowsky, David Byrne, Beth Henley
- Producers:
- Gary Kurfirst
- Cinematographer:
- Edward Lachman
- Composer:
- David Byrne
- Production:
- Pressman Film, Gary Kurfirst Pictures, True Stories Venture, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
True Stories (1986) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for True Stories before you stream it.
True Stories Cast & Crew
Main cast
David Byrne
as Narrator / Lip-Syncher
John Goodman
as Louis Fyne
Annie McEnroe
as Kay Culver
Jo Harvey Allen
as The Lying Woman
Spalding Gray
as Earl Culver
Alix Elias
as The Cute Woman
Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
as Mr. Tucker
Tito Larriva
as Ramon
John Ingle
as The Preacher
Matthew Posey
as The Computer Guy
Swoosie Kurtz
as The Lazy Woman
- Amy Buffington
Amy Buffington
as Linda Culver
Key crew
Directed by David Byrne, written by Stephen Tobolowsky, David Byrne and Beth Henley, produced by Gary Kurfirst.
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True Stories Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 147 ratings.
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True Stories – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch True Stories online?
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True Stories (1986) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in True Stories?
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The main cast of True Stories (1986) includes David Byrne, John Goodman, Annie McEnroe, Jo Harvey Allen and Spalding Gray. The film was directed by David Byrne. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was True Stories released?
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True Stories was released on October 10, 1986 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is True Stories worth watching?
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True Stories (1986) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 147 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for True Stories?
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Yes. The official True Stories trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.