True Things

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2022

1h 42m

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Romance

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Bored by the daily tedium of her office job, Kate (Ruth Wilson) is sleepwalking through life when a chance sexual encounter with a charismatic stranger (Tom Burke) awakens her. High on infatuation and the exhilaration of this new relationship, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to this mysterious new man. Hoping he will provide the escape she so desperately desires, she embarks on an emotionally dangerous journey that slowly begins to consume her. Adapted from Deborah Kay Davies's acclaimed novel 'True Things About Me', Harry Wootliff's new film is an intense and absorbing psychological drama.

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Critics Consensus

Elevated by its stars' magnetic chemistry, True Things mines complex, character-driven drama from an ill-advised romance.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Ends up feeling more like a treatise on toxic boyfriends than the free-floating exploration of forbidden sexuality that it had first promised.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 19, 2024

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

Without the two leads, “True Things” doesn’t offer much.

Rated: 2.5/4

Sep 14, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

I can imagine that this cautionary tale will have its supporters, but I found Kate such an infuriating character that it was extremely difficult to sympathise with her.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 12, 2022

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Daniel Allen

Loud and Clear Reviews

Tom Burke and a superb Ruth Wilson star in True Things, Harry Wootliff’s British drama about a tender (then toxic) romance that is visually interesting but gradually peters out.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 25, 2024

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Greg Hyde

Under the Radar

True Things is a compelling psychological drama anchored by a strong performance from Tom Burke.

Rated: 7.5/10

Oct 28, 2022

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Liam Lacey

Original Cin

A refreshingly adult drama about infatuation and self-sabotage, True Thing leaves a strong impression, despite a disappointing ending.

Rated: B+

Sep 20, 2022

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Jason N

Then most meh thing I've seen in a long while. What was the point.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Loren H

A very well done and unique movie exploring many aspects of toxic relationships and neediness. Skillfully produced from camerawork to Wilson’s performance to the plot. Not sure why some didn’t like it except that it wasn’t a “fun” movie - more along the lines of a subdued, realistic, and slower version of Leaving Los Vegas.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/25/25

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Dan B

I didn't know what to expect from this movie. It began by exploring quite an erotic relationship between a benefits advisor and one of her customers. It then became a quite believable toxic relationship, with Blond fully in control. She hoped for a relationship with him but she was worse off and more alone in this relationship than she would have been on her own. Family and friends were unsupportive and critical of her life choices. The scenes in the car with another date were cringe worthy but believable. I think quite a few people watching this movie will relate to what she was going through and empathise and understand. This is the life and experience of modern day life for quite a few people. The acting was good and I appreciated it. I liked the ending, when she seemed to realise she deserved and needed so much more. A story of our times

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/14/25

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Kat H

Looked promising at the start with 2 good main actors. Build up to a very short ending. One of the worst endings I have seen.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/18/25

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Caroline W

This movie was terrible. What was the plot? The two main characters were deeply unlikable and unremarkable. I kept waiting for the movie to get interesting… it never did. This movie was the worst movie I have ever watched (and I’ve watched the emoji movie). I wish I could say there was a deeper more introspective meaning but no. Just wasted almost two hours I will never get back. DO NOT WATCH.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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Luz V

Amazing movie, Tom burke is incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/24

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Bored by the daily tedium of her office job, Kate (Ruth Wilson) is sleepwalking through life when a chance sexual encounter with a charismatic stranger (Tom Burke) awakens her. High on infatuation and the exhilaration of this new relationship, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to this mysterious new man. Hoping he will provide the escape she so desperately desires, she embarks on an emotionally dangerous journey that slowly begins to consume her. Adapted from Deborah Kay Davies's acclaimed novel 'True Things About Me', Harry Wootliff's new film is an intense and absorbing psychological drama.

Director: Harry Wootliff
Producer: Tristan Goligher, Ben Jackson, Jude Law, Ruth Wilson
Screenwriter: Molly Davies, Harry Wootliff
Distributor: Samuel Goldwyn Films
Production Co: Lady Lazarus Productions, BBC Films, The Bureau, BFI Films, Riff Raff Films
Genre: Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 9, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 9, 2022
Runtime: 1h 42m

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