True Stories (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1986, True Stories is a comedy and music film directed by David Byrne, running about 89 minutes. “A Completely Cool, Multi-Purpose Movie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.
Who’s in it. True Stories stars John Goodman as Louis Fyne, Spalding Gray as Earl Culver, Annie McEnroe as Kay Culver and Jo Harvey Allen as The Lying Woman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, True Stories has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch True Stories page.
If you liked it. Fans of True Stories tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch True Stories (1986)?
- In US, True Stories is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is True Stories worth watching?
- True Stories holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in True Stories?
- True Stories stars John Goodman, Spalding Gray, Annie McEnroe, Jo Harvey Allen and Alix Elias.
- When was True Stories released?
- True Stories was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.