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Strange but True

Strange but True

Thriller · 2019

A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.

Movie details

Strange but True

“Some things are impossible to conceive.”

2019 Thriller 1h 36m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.0 / 10

Community rating

A woman surprises the family of her deceased boyfriend by telling them she's pregnant with his child.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.

The archetype split

Who fights over Strange but True?

The split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Rowan Athale

Written by

Eric Garcia

Amy Ryan

Amy Ryan

Charlene Chase

Nick Robinson

Nick Robinson

Philip Chase

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Melissa Moody

Blythe Danner

Blythe Danner

Gail

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Bill

Greg Kinnear

Greg Kinnear

Richard Chase

Connor Jessup

Connor Jessup

Ronnie Chase

Court is in session

Put Strange but True on trial.

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

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.