Nothing but the Truth

Nothing but the Truth

Don't Reveal the Source.

Directed by Rod Lurie

Produced by Battleplan Productions, Yari Film Group

2008108 min6.9 / 10

A tense legal and political thriller about journalistic integrity versus government power, centered on a reporter's principled defiance and its personal cost.

When reporter Rachel Armstrong writes a story that reveals the identity of a covert CIA operative, the government demands that Rachel reveal her source. She defies the special prosecutor and is thrown in jail. Meanwhile, her attorney, Albert Burnside argues her case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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  • Is Nothing but the Truth easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Nothing but the Truth sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is Nothing but the Truth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Nothing but the Truth violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Does Nothing but the Truth end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

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52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity31

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Surprise66

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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