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The Awful Truth

1937·Movie·NR·91 min·7.2(356)

Danger! Wild woman on the loose!

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

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Where to watch The Awful Truth in United States

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About The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth is a 1937 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Leo McCarey. The cast is led by Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Awful Truth was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 21, 1937, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
Leo McCarey
Writers
Viña Delmar
Release date
October 21, 1937
Original language
English
Age rating
NR
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$1 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Columbia Pictures
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The Awful Truth cast & crew

The Awful Truth was directed by Leo McCarey and written by Viña Delmar.

The cast features Irene Dunne as Lucy Warriner, Cary Grant as Jerry Warriner, Ralph Bellamy as Dan Leeson, Alexander D'Arcy as Armand Duvalle, Cecil Cunningham as Aunt Patsy, and Molly Lamont as Barbara Vance.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ben Oakland, cinematography is by Joseph Walker, and it was produced by Leo McCarey.

Is The Awful Truth worth watching?

The Awful Truth holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 356 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.

At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, The Awful Truth is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Awful Truth

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Cast of The Awful Truth

Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

Lucy Warriner

Cary Grant

Cary Grant

Jerry Warriner

Ralph Bellamy

Ralph Bellamy

Dan Leeson

Alexander D'Arcy

Alexander D'Arcy

Armand Duvalle

Cecil Cunningham

Cecil Cunningham

Aunt Patsy

Molly Lamont

Molly Lamont

Barbara Vance

Esther Dale

Esther Dale

Mrs. Leeson

Joyce Compton

Joyce Compton

Dixie Belle Lee

Robert Allen

Robert Allen

Frank Randall

Robert Warwick

Robert Warwick

Mr. Vance

Mary Forbes

Mary Forbes

Mrs. Vance

Claud Allister

Claud Allister

Lord Fabian (uncredited)

The Awful Truth — FAQs

Where can I watch The Awful Truth in United States?

The Awful Truth is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is The Awful Truth in?

The Awful Truth is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).

What is The Awful Truth rated?

The Awful Truth is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 356 ratings.

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