Where to start
True Story
2 versions · originally a film, 2015
These gripping narratives explore the dangerous consequences of identity theft and the high-stakes manipulation of public perception.
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True Story (2015)
The original movie
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Rupert Goold · Film · 2015
True Story (2015) provides a tense, psychological study of the real-life cat-and-mouse dynamic between a disgraced journalist and a manipulative murderer who assumed his public identity.
2021 series
True Story
Eric Newman · Series · 2021
True Story (2021) shifts the focus to a high-pressure thriller format, examining how a single disastrous night in Philadelphia threatens to dismantle a comedian's carefully curated global success.
Common questions
Is the 2015 movie True Story related to the 2021 television series True Story?
No, the 2015 film True Story and the 2021 television series True Story are unrelated projects. They share the same title, but they feature different plots and productions. You can watch either one independently without needing to see the other first.
Should I watch the True Story movie before the True Story series?
You do not need to watch the 2015 movie True Story before watching the 2021 series True Story. Because these titles refer to separate projects with different stories, there is no chronological order or narrative connection between the film and the television series.
Are the 2015 movie and the 2021 series both titled True Story?
Yes, both the 2015 film and the 2021 television series are titled True Story. Despite the identical names, they are distinct titles. It is helpful to specify the release year when searching for them to ensure you find the specific production you intend to watch.
Is True Story a direct sequel to the other version of True Story?
Neither version of True Story is a sequel to the other. The 2015 movie and the 2021 television series are standalone projects. They share a title but do not share a plot, characters, or continuity, so they are not part of a single series.