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The Awful Truth

NR19371h 31mLeo McCarey
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 87

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"Danger! Wild woman on the loose!"

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

ComedyRomance
Husband Wife RelationshipUpper ClassAunt Niece RelationshipRomcomAuntNeighborMisunderstandingDivorceDogHeiress

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Awful Truth (1937) about?

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Who stars in The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth stars Irene Dunne (Lucy Warriner), Cary Grant (Jerry Warriner), Ralph Bellamy (Dan Leeson), Alexander D'Arcy (Armand Duvalle), Cecil Cunningham (Aunt Patsy). The film was directed by Leo McCarey.

How long is The Awful Truth?

The Awful Truth has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1937. It is rated NR.

Is The Awful Truth worth watching?

The Awful Truth holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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