True Lies (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
True Lies is a 1994 action thriller directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis. It runs 2 hours 21 minutes and earned $378.9 million worldwide on a $115 million budget. It won 3 awards from 10 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 21m (141 min)
- Director
- James Cameron
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $115M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is True Lies About?
The premise of True Lies without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Harry Tasker, a seemingly ordinary salesman who leads a secret life as a skilled spy. When a mission to thwart a dangerous terrorist, Aziz, goes wrong, Harry finds himself in a perilous situation. He must use his expertise to rescue his wife, who has been taken hostage, and avert a potential global crisis. Simultaneously, he confronts challenges within his own marriage, adding complexity to his high-stakes mission and personal life.
True Lies Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret agent
- spy
- secret mission
- remake
- vertical take off and landing aircraft
- riding a horse indoors
- driving motorcycle indoors
- lethal injection
- oxymoron in title
- horse in an elevator
- arab stereotype
- exploding truck
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- surveillance van
- tango
- spy film
- seven mile bridge
- espionage
- blue danube waltz
- murderous fantasy
- violence
- remake of french film
- evil man
- evil woman
- villain
- heroine
- two word title
- warplane
- handheld weapon
- nuclear weapon
- male terrorist
- firearm
- military aircraft
- motor vehicle
- rotorcraft
- police horse
- horseback riding
- horse theft
- impersonating a spy
- taking money
- man punches a woman
- woman punches a man
- adultery
- cheating on husband
- have an affair
- child in jeopardy
- commandeering a horse
- spy camera
- eavesdropping
- disdraught husband
- punch into the camera
True Lies Cast
Arnold Schwarzenegger leads the cast, with Jamie Lee Curtis. Directed by James Cameron.
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Director James Cameron
More from James Cameron
More films directed by James Cameron, best-rated first: Aliens, The Terminator, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and Avatar.
True Lies Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave True Lies 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 63 Metascore
User score 7.5
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TMDB 71% User score
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True Lies Plot Summary
What happens in True Lies from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Late one frosty night at Lake Chapeau in Switzerland, security personnel diligently check vehicles for valid invitations to a posh black-tie gala at a grand château. While armed guards patrol the premises, a covert operation is underway. Underwater, professional spy Harry Tasker cleverly infiltrates the event, cutting through the gate while donning scuba gear. Breaking through the ice, he reveals a tuxedo hidden beneath his gear and prepares for the night’s mission.
Full summary
The whole story of True Lies, scene by scene
True Lies Box Office & Budget
True Lies grossed $378.9 million worldwide on a $115 million budget, 3.3 times what it cost. $146.3 million came from the US and Canada and $232.6 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$378.9M
3.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $146.3M
- International
- $232.6M
- Budget
- $115M
True Lies Awards & Nominations
True Lies won 3 awards from 10 nominations, one of them 1 Oscar nomination. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1995, with 2 wins from 5 nominations.
3 wins10 nominations6 ceremonies
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Saturn Awards 1995 2 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Actress – Jamie Lee Curtis
- Won Best Special Effects
- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Bill Paxton
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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Golden Globes 1995 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Jamie Lee Curtis
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Actor Awards (SAG) 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role – Jamie Lee Curtis
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BAFTA 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 1995 1 nomination- Nominated Visual Effects
- BAFTA 1994 1 nomination
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
True Lies Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 3 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer True Lies Trailer | Arnold Schwarzenegger Jamie Lee Curtis | Throwback Trailers
- Trailer True Lies (1994) Theatrical Trailer A [4K] [FTD-0694]
- Behind the Scenes Bridge Scene | BTS
How Well Do You Know True Lies?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the main character played by Arnold Schwarzenegger?
Cars in True Lies
73 cars on screen, including the 1991 GMC S-15 Jimmy and the 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1.
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1991 GMC S-15 Jimmy Main role -
1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Important role -
Chevrolet Step-Van Important role -
1983 Ford Econoline Important role
True Lies Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “True Lies - Két tűz között” and “True Lies Wahre Luegen”.
- Also known as
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- True Lies - Két tűz között
- True Lies Wahre Luegen
- True lies : Le caméléon
- True Lies - Wahre Lügen
- Правдивая ложь
- 真实的谎言
- A Verdade da Mentira
- Gerçek Yalanlar
- Pravdivé lži
- Mentiras arriesgadas
- Két tűz között
- Prawdziwe kłamstwa
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- Истините лажи
- トゥルーライズ
- Livsfarlig løgn
- Истински лъжи
- Αληθινά Ψέματα
- Minciuni adevărate
- שקרים אמיתיים
- 트루 라이즈
- Vrai mensonge
- Ausad valed
- Tosi valheita
- Istinite laži
- Melas vardan tiesos
- Sanne løgner
- Resnične laži
- 魔鬼大帝：真實謊言
- Mentiras verdaderas
- Правдива брехня
- คนเหล็ก ผ่านิวเคลียร์
- Lời Nói Dối Chân Thực
- 真實謊言
- دروغ های حقیقی, ჭეშმარიტი ტყუილები
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True Lies FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of True Lies, each answered in a sentence.
How long is True Lies?
True Lies runs 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
When was True Lies released?
True Lies was released on July 15, 1994.
Who directed True Lies?
True Lies was directed by James Cameron.
More films by James Cameron Who is in the cast of True Lies?
True Lies stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis.
How much did True Lies make at the box office?
True Lies grossed $378.9 million worldwide ($146.3 million domestic, $232.6 million international) on a budget of $115 million.
How is True Lies rated?
True Lies has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 71% on TMDB.
What awards did True Lies win?
True Lies won 3 awards from 10 nominations, including Best Actress at the Saturn Awards 1995.
Does True Lies have a post-credit scene?
Yes. True Lies has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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