Tru Loved (2008): Cast, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Tru Loved is a 2008 comedy drama directed by Stewart Wade, starring Najarra Townsend as Tru, Matthew Thompson and Tye Olson. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $9,467 worldwide. Stream it on Here TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Stewart Wade
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BrownBag Productions (II)
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tru Loved About?
The premise of Tru Loved without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After moving from San Francisco to a conservative suburb with her lesbian mothers, Tru faces the usual teenage challenges of fitting in and seeking romance. Her efforts are tangled by sexual politics, narrow‑minded attitudes, and friends who remain closeted, all while she works to launch her school’s first Gay‑Straight Alliance.
Tru Loved Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- gay athlete
- lesbian
- lesbian mother
- gay straight alliance
- gay
- two dads
- gay father
- same sex parents
- gay parent
- lesbianism
- closeted homosexual
- interracial family
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- diversity
- football
- african american
- treehouse
- musical theater
- los angeles california
- california
- high school student
- teenage boy
- teenage girl
- 16 year old
- dancing
- singing
- gay marriage
- football coach
- reference to katie holmes
- dating
- wedding ceremony
- uncle nephew relationship
- father son relationship
- grandmother
- interracial lesbians
- interracial couple
- interracial romance
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- family relationships
- father daughter relationship
- goth girl
- wedding
- lesbian wedding
- suburb
- high school football
- dream sequence
- self acceptance
- gay wedding
- homophobia
- high school coach
- gay football player
Where to Watch Tru Loved
Stream it on Here TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tru Loved Cast & Characters
Najarra Townsend leads the cast as Tru, with Matthew Thompson as Lodell and Tye Olson as Walter. Directed by Stewart Wade; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stewart Wade
- Najarra Townsend as Tru
- Matthew Thompson as Lodell
- Tye Olson as Walter
- Vernon Wells as Coach Wesley
Also Starring in Tru Loved
· 8 more- Jake Abel Trevor
- Jane Lynch Ms. Maple
- Nichelle Nichols Grandmother
- Alec Mapa Mr. Bushnell
- Alexandra Paul Leslie
- Bruce Vilanch Uncle Daniel
- Jasmine Guy Cynthia
- Jay Costelo Pierced Boy
Tru Loved Plot Summary
What happens in Tru Loved from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sixteen-year-old Tru Najarra Townsend has grown up in San Francisco with two lesbian mothers and two gay fathers, a family life that is warm, outspoken, and proudly unconventional. When one of her mothers lands a high‑paid job in a diverse yet more conservative Southern California suburb, the family moves, hoping the change will bring new opportunities while challenging Tru to navigate a different social landscape.
Full summary
The whole story of Tru Loved, scene by scene
Tru Loved Box Office
Tru Loved grossed $9,467 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$9.5K
- US & Canada
- $9.5K
Tru Loved Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tru Loved.
How Well Do You Know Tru Loved?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the teenager who moves to a conservative suburb with her two mothers?
Tru Loved Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “同人亲卫队” and “被爱的特鲁”.
- Also known as
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- 同人亲卫队
- 被爱的特鲁
- Истина в любви
- Amor Verdadeiro
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Tru Loved FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Tru Loved, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tru Loved?
Tru Loved runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Tru Loved released?
Tru Loved was released on February 27, 2008.
Who directed Tru Loved?
Tru Loved was directed by Stewart Wade.
More films by Stewart Wade Who is in the cast of Tru Loved?
Tru Loved stars Najarra Townsend as Tru, Matthew Thompson as Lodell and Tye Olson as Walter, among 12 credited actors.
Where can I watch Tru Loved?
In the US, Tru Loved is streaming on Here TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Tru Loved make at the box office?
Tru Loved grossed $9,467 worldwide.
Does Tru Loved have a post-credit scene?
No. Tru Loved has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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