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True Lies (1994)

โ€œWhen he said I do, he never said what he did.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 4,738 votes 2h 21m r ActionThriller

#25 of 90 films from 1994 #533 of 2168 in action

Directed by James Cameron ยท Written by James Cameron

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Overview

A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear war heads into the United States.

Cast

Arnold Schwarzeneggeras Harry
Jamie Lee Curtisas Helen
Tom Arnoldas Gib
Bill Paxtonas Simon
Tia Carrereas Juno
Art Malikas Aziz
Eliza Dushkuas Dana
Grant Heslovas Faisil
Charlton Hestonas Spencer Trilby
Marshall Maneshas Khaled
James Allenas Colonel
Dieter Rauteras Boathouse Guard
Jane Morrisas Janice
Katsy Chappellas Allison

Facts

Release dateJuly 15, 1994
Runtime141 min (2h 21m) โ€” longer as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$115,000,000
Box office$378,900,000 (3.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0111503

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Questions

How long is True Lies?
True Lies runs 141 minutes (2h 21m).
Is True Lies worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 4,738 votes, which places it #25 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 73%) and #533 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed True Lies?
True Lies was directed by James Cameron. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), Aliens (1986), Titanic (1997).
Who stars in True Lies?
Arnold Schwarzenegger as Harry; Jamie Lee Curtis as Helen; Tom Arnold as Gib; Bill Paxton as Simon; Tia Carrere as Juno; Art Malik as Aziz.
What is True Lies rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for True Lies?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/10247.

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