A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used-car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear warheads into the United States.
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- ZokkiieApril 20, 2026Having seen it loads of times, it’s just one of those films you can drop into at any point and still enjoy. It never really drags, it just kind of rolls along on pure energy. It’s big, a bit ridiculous, and fully aware of it without ever making a thing of it. The jokes still land in unexpected places, and the action has that slightly messy, practical feel that gives it more personality than polish. Some bits feel a bit dated now, sure, but it doesn’t really matter. It’s more about the vibe and confidence, and that still holds up every time you go back to it.
- pipanniFebruary 15, 2026One of Arnold's and James Cameron's best movies. All out action and some memorable scenes that stay in your mind long after you've seen them (like the horse and bike chase through a hotel!). Great cast, nice dialogues and plenty of funny moments. The only things I would change are a couple of very adult conversations and situations that are definitely not suited for a family movie. It's weird that no one told Cameron to remove them, as the movie would be exactly the same without them. But all in all this one is a sure winner.
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True Lies was released on July 15, 1994.
True Lies was directed by James Cameron.
True Lies has a runtime of 2h 21m.
True Lies was produced by Stephanie Austin, James Cameron.
A fearless, globe-trotting, terrorist-battling secret agent has his life turned upside down when he discovers his wife might be having an affair with a used-car salesman while terrorists smuggle nuclear warheads into the United States.
The key characters in True Lies are Harry (Arnold Schwarzenegger), Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), Gib (Tom Arnold).
True Lies is rated R.
True Lies is an Action, Thriller, Comedy film.
True Lies has an audience rating of 7.6 out of 10.
True Lies had a budget of $115M.
True Lies has made $378.9M at the box office.