The Awful Truth
“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.
Where to watch The Awful Truth in United States
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Where is The Awful Truth streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Orange VOD, LaCinetek |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
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
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
Lucy Warriner
Cary Grant
Jerry Warriner
Ralph Bellamy
Dan Leeson
Alexander D'Arcy
Armand Duvalle
Cecil Cunningham
Aunt Patsy
Molly Lamont
Barbara Vance
Esther Dale
Mrs. Leeson
Joyce Compton
Dixie Belle Lee
Robert Allen
Frank Randall
Robert Warwick
Mr. Vance
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Vance
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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