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Tru Confessions

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • TV-G
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.6K
YOUR RATING
Tru Confessions (2002)
ComedyDramaFamily

Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..

  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writers
    • Janet Tashjian
    • Stu Krieger
  • Stars
    • Clara Bryant
    • Shia LaBeouf
    • Mare Winningham
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.6K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Janet Tashjian
      • Stu Krieger
    • Stars
      • Clara Bryant
      • Shia LaBeouf
      • Mare Winningham
    • 97User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Clara Bryant
    • Tru
    Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf
    • Eddie
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Ginny
    William Francis McGuire
    • Bob
    Nicole Dicker
    Nicole Dicker
    • Denise
    Kevin Duhaney
    Kevin Duhaney
    • Jake
    Yani Gellman
    Yani Gellman
    • Billy
    Craig Eldridge
    Craig Eldridge
    • Mr. Taylor
    Jennifer Foster
    • DeeDee
    Rahnuma Panthaky
    Rahnuma Panthaky
    • Ms. Hinchey
    Colm Magner
    • Coach Rice
    Arnold Pinnock
    Arnold Pinnock
    • Dr. Dean Cutler
    Bruce Vavrina
    • Librarian
    Kelly Bodanis
    • Ms. Willow
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Nancy
    Frank S. Alonzi
    Frank S. Alonzi
    • Choppy L.A.
    • (as Frank Alonzi)
    Fran Elliot
    • Misty77
    John Blackwood
    John Blackwood
    • Dr. Hinton
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Janet Tashjian
      • Stu Krieger
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    sugarslushie06

    Finally a MEANINGFUL Disney movie!

    Wow, oh my gosh, I cried! LaBeouf has gone dramatic and he does it well. He has proven in this that he can act anything. Hes dramatic in this, hilarious in Even Stevens and mysterious in Holes. But besides him, this movie shows that even people with special needs have feelings and that its not impossible to love them. I wish this movie were available to buy, but you can only rely on when Disney plays it. I'd reccomend this to people who have or have relatives with special needs, or just anyone at all. It also shows the injustice and sadness of how others make fun of special kids. Theres even a scene where some popular boys spit into the boy's hat and then give it to him. It makes me want to get up and stand up for the poor kid. Maybe this will make you think more of what they have to go through, and not just them, but their families. Tru seemed very loving toward her brother and even made a movie about him. My best friend has a brother with autism and hes one of the nicest people I know. So if you feel sorry for them, don't. The only reason you should feel sorry for them is if you can do something about it. But you can't here, so just smile and treat them with kindness. Thats what this movie taught me.
    tgbryant86

    Disney, did you actually try on this one? GREAT JOB!

    Disney movies are always cute, but not good. I enjoy Disney, all the shows, especially Even Stevens. The Reason, Mr. Shia LaBeouf. On Even Stevens your trying desperately not to laugh, but when he hits the screen, you do. However, on Tru Confessions you don't laugh very much, there's more sadness coming from Mr. Shia LaBeouf. Disney really worked hard on this movie, and it shows! The movie is so believable, you'll wonder, "how does this kid stay in character?" So, do I recommend this movie? YES! It easily receives 8/10 stars.
    10MySilentReverie

    Amazing Movie

    I used to love the disney channel when i was younger but since I have reached my teens I have found the channel not to be that great until this movie came on. This has got to be the best disney channel movie I have ever seen. It was touching and it was realistic and it showed people what its like to live with a developmentally disabled person. It also showed how cruel people can be to people with disabilities. It was an amazing movie and I would recommend it to anyone. (Beware though because if you are anything like me you are going to cry.)
    mack3175

    Ten stars for Shia Labeouf's performance.

    I mean he's not even Twenty yet, and he is already showing he's good at drama as well as comedy. He is like the next Robin Williams. You may know him best has the goofy oddball brother in Even Stevens. But in this film he plays Eddie, a teenager strugling with a mental disabilty, who tries to make the best out of things. He gave a real good performance. Clara Bryant also gave a good performance has Tru, Eddie's sweet but uptight sister. Mare Winningham is good has there patient mom. A sweet film for the whole family.
    7stanclimbfll

    Great!!!

    I really liked Shia LaBeouf in this movie--he protrayed a handicapped person very well. But Tru's attitude was a lot worse in the movie than in the book. She was a total jerk in the movie, but not as much in the book.

    This movie was really touching, and I loved the part where Billy Meier fell in the lake!!!

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    • Trivia
      The majority of the movie was filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In one scene, when the children exit the ferry, the shot features the CN Tower and other prominent city buildings. The school scenes were filmed at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, which is also located in Toronto.
    • Goofs
      Sometimes, when Tru says WTUV, her lips say KTUV.
    • Quotes

      Eddie: [crying] It's not fair.

      Tru: What's not fair?

      Eddie: I wanna be done being different. I want to be the same as everybody else.

      Tru: Eddie, Everybody's different, Not just you.

      Eddie: No, Tru. I'm real different!

      Tru: You know, you're right, but if you were just the same as everybody else, you wouldn't get all that special help in school...

      [starts to cry]

      Tru: and you wouldn't be allowed to rollerblade in the house, and... and you wouldn't be the... amazing... brother... that I love.

      Eddie: What's wrong,Tru? I make you sad now? What's the matter?

      Tru: Nothing.

      Eddie: [Eddie wipes Trus tears with his coat ad gives her a hug] I love you Tru.

      Tru: [sobbing] I love you too, Eddie.

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    • Soundtracks
      Take My Hand
      Performed by Angela Ammons

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La serie de mi vida
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Chanticleer Films
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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