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True Stories 1986

In this offbeat musical comedy, David Byrne brings to life the quirky residents of Virgil, Texas, as they prepare for their 150th anniversary celebration. Join Byrne on a journey through the town's eccentricities, where you'll meet a veggie-enthusiast community leader, a bedridden sloth, a lovesick country crooner, and more in this hilarious exploration of small-town America.

In this offbeat musical comedy, David Byrne brings to life the quirky residents of Virgil, Texas, as they prepare for their 150th anniversary celebration. Join Byrne on a journey through the town's eccentricities, where you'll meet a veggie-enthusiast community leader, a bedridden sloth, a lovesick country crooner, and more in this hilarious exploration of small-town America.

Does True Stories have end credit scenes?

No!

True Stories does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for True Stories

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67

Metascore

5.8

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IMDb

7.2 /10

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TMDB

66

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Awards & Nominations for True Stories

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2nd Independent Spirit Awards 1987

Nomination

Best First Feature

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Best Cinematography

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