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The Whole Truth

The Whole Truth

Drama · Thriller · 2016

A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted of murdering his wealthy father.

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The Whole Truth

“Do you solemnly swear...”

2016 Drama · Thriller 1h 33m

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6.6 / 10

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A defense attorney works to get his teenage client acquitted of murdering his wealthy father.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Directed by

Courtney Hunt

Written by

Nicholas Kazan

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves

Richard Ramsey

Renée Zellweger

Renée Zellweger

Loretta Lassiter

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Janelle

Gabriel Basso

Gabriel Basso

Mike Lassiter

Jim Belushi

Jim Belushi

Boone Lassiter

Jim Klock

Jim Klock

Leblanc

Ritchie Montgomery

Ritchie Montgomery

Judge Robichaux

Court is in session

Put The Whole Truth on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.