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Based on a True Story (2017): Cast & Box Office

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Based on a True Story is a 2017 mystery thriller directed by Roman Polanski, starring Emmanuelle Seigner as Delphine, Eva Green and Dominique Pinon. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes and earned $4 million worldwide.

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Based on a True Story (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 37m (97 min)
Director
Roman Polanski
Genres
Thriller , Mystery
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Based on a True Story About?

The premise of Based on a True Story without spoilers.

Delphine, a successful author of an autobiographical novel, finds herself drained by the demands of a lengthy promotional tour. Feeling lost and struggling with the prospect of writing again, her life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Elle, a captivating and perceptive young woman. Elle's understanding and intuitive nature offer Delphine a connection she desperately needs, leading to a complex and intimate relationship.

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Cast & crew

Based on a True Story Cast & Characters

Emmanuelle Seigner leads the cast as Delphine, with Eva Green as Elle and Dominique Pinon as Raymond. Directed by Roman Polanski; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Roman Polanski

More films directed by Roman Polanski, best-rated first: Rosemary's Baby, Chinatown, The Pianist and Tess.

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Box office

Based on a True Story Box Office

Based on a True Story grossed $4 million worldwide.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$4M

International
$4M
Videos

Based on a True Story Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Based on a True Story.

Trailer (English Subs)
Details

Based on a True Story Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Igaz tortenet alapjan” and “Mevousas al sipour 'amiti”.

Also known as
  • Igaz tortenet alapjan
  • Mevousas al sipour 'amiti
  • 告白小説、その結末
  • Basert på en sann historie
  • Tiểu Thuyết Gia Cuồng Loạn
  • Gerçek Bir Hikayeden Uyarlanmıştır
  • Nach einer wahren Geschichte
  • Quello che non so di lei
  • Baseado em Fatos Reais
  • По действителен случай
  • A Partir de Uma História Verdadeira
  • Μια Αληθινή Ιστορία
+16 more
  • Basada en hechos reales
  • 狂迷驚魂
  • 真事改编
  • Igaz történet alapján
  • 실화: 숨겨진 비밀
  • מבוסס על סיפור אמיתי
  • Основано на реальных событиях
  • Prawdziwa historia
  • Podle skutečné události
  • Gerçek Bir Hikâyeden Uyarlanmıştır
  • Prema istinitoj priči
  • Paremta tikra istorija
  • 真實遊戲, დაფუძნებულია ნამდვილ ამბავზე
  • Basada en fets reals
  • Засновано на реальних подіях
  • ความจริงฆ่าทุกสิ่งในโลก

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Based on a True Story FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Based on a True Story, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

When was Based on a True Story released?

Based on a True Story was released on May 27, 2017.

Who directed Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story was directed by Roman Polanski.

More films by Roman Polanski

Who is in the cast of Based on a True Story?

Based on a True Story stars Emmanuelle Seigner as Delphine, Eva Green as Elle and Dominique Pinon as Raymond, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Based on a True Story make at the box office?

Based on a True Story grossed $4 million worldwide.

Does Based on a True Story have a post-credit scene?

No. Based on a True Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Based on a True Story in?

The original language of Based on a True Story is French.

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