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Strange But True

  • 2019
  • PG-13
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
6.2K
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Greg Kinnear, Amy Ryan, Nick Robinson, and Margaret Qualley in Strange But True (2019)
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A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.

  • Director
    • Rowan Athale
  • Writers
    • Eric Garcia
    • John Searles
  • Stars
    • Nick Robinson
    • Amy Ryan
    • Greg Kinnear
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    6.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Rowan Athale
    • Writers
      • Eric Garcia
      • John Searles
    • Stars
      • Nick Robinson
      • Amy Ryan
      • Greg Kinnear
    • 103User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Nick Robinson
    Nick Robinson
    • Philip
    Amy Ryan
    Amy Ryan
    • Charlene
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Richard
    Brian Cox
    Brian Cox
    • Bill
    Margaret Qualley
    Margaret Qualley
    • Melissa
    Connor Jessup
    Connor Jessup
    • Ronnie
    Blythe Danner
    Blythe Danner
    • Gail
    Janaya Stephens
    Janaya Stephens
    • Pilla
    Mena Massoud
    Mena Massoud
    • Chaz
    Sarah Allen
    Sarah Allen
    • Holly
    Allegra Fulton
    Allegra Fulton
    • Chantrel
    Dipal Patel
    • Intern
    Darryl Flatman
    • Vaughn
    Noah Denver
    Noah Denver
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    Christy Bruce
    Christy Bruce
    • Nurse
    Tennille Read
    Tennille Read
    • ER Nurse
    Vanessa Burns
    Vanessa Burns
    • Doctor
    Joe Parro
    Joe Parro
    • Limo driver
    • Director
      • Rowan Athale
    • Writers
      • Eric Garcia
      • John Searles
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    7phd_travel

    Different thriller and scary in parts

    This isn't a typical thriller. The cast is quite good even supporting cast so that should indicate that it's not a second rate show. It's different. Starts off like a psychological thriller. Then things become more crime drama with an unexpected villain. The conclusion is unexpected but at least doesn't leave you hanging totally.

    Margaret Qualley is getting lots of good roles and she is quite watchable. Amy Ryan plays the bitter Mother and divorcee quite well.

    Worth a watch.
    5imseeg

    Promising first half, yet the second part of this movie is burdenend by a lot of far fetched implausible plot turns.

    This movie starts out promising, because the mystery of why a girlfriend claims to be pregnant from her dead boyfriend 5 YEARS AFTER is intrigueing for sure. That is to say at the beginning...

    The bad: this story has so many far fetched implausible plot turns piled on each other in the second part of this movie that it really makes it a bit of a disappointment to watch.

    Not any good? Yes, the actor's are really good with true to life acting performances. The start is really good and promising. And however silly the many implausible plot turns are, for those who arent so critical it could be a nice thriller. But dont expect originality...
    5natcalgary

    If you don't know who the father is or don't understand the movie.....

    Then you didn't pay enough attention.

    It bugs me when people give the movie low rating but their comments make it obvious that they didn't pay attention or missed major parts.

    This was a slow burn at the beginning but once we found out who the father was it picked up and concluded very well.

    The acting was great

    over all

    5.9
    7aarpcats

    What does sudden loss to do a family?

    Movie thrillers and mysteries usually revolve around a "McGuffin," an art of fiction set up to establish the plot and motivate the characters but which matters very little by the end of the movie. It's the trap the filmmaker sets to capture the audience to invest them in the story he/she wants to tell.

    In this movie, the McGuffin is the mystery itself. The filmmaker doesn't ask us to believe that a ghost can impregnate a sad and grieving girl. Instead, it asks us to look at how loss can become grievance and become toxic, and what it takes to remember who and why we love.

    Give it a chance.
    Gordon-11

    What an engaging plot

    This film tells the story of a woman who believes she carries the child of her dead boyfriend.

    The plot is mysterious to start with, and then becomes very engaging and captivating. I really feel for all the characters, including the mother, father, brother, the girlfriend and the girlfriend's neighbors. Who would have thought the plot takes such a dramatic turn and becomes so touching. I really enjoyed this film.

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      Margaret Qualley and Nick Robinson will go on to star in the Netflix TV Mini-series Maid (2021).

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    • Release date
      • September 6, 2019 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sự Thật Lạ Kỳ
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Automatik Entertainment
      • Condeco Media
      • First Generation Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $343,038
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 36m(96 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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