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The Unbelievable Truth (1990)

“Can a nice girl from Long Island find happiness with a mass murderer?”

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Plot

In the captivating comedy, The Unbelievable Truth, Josh Hutton, a man with a shadowy past shrouded in mystery, returns to his quaint hometown after an eerie stint in prison for an ambiguous murder. The town is abuzz with whispers and rumors regarding the details of his crime, painting an image of Josh that oscillates between intrigue and fear. With the number of his alleged victims lost in the nebulous fog of uncertainty, his re-entry into society is a peculiar spectacle for the town's inhabitants. Josh's enigmatic allure does not go unnoticed by the young and vivacious Audry Hugo, who finds herself inexplicably drawn to him. Meanwhile, Audry's father, despite his deep-seated wariness of Josh's past, offers the mysterious ex-convict a job as a mechanic, a role in which Josh proves to be surprisingly proficient. As their lives intertwine in an enthralling dance of uncertainty and romance, the town watches in anticipation, ever captivated by the unfolding drama and the unbelievable truth lurking beneath the surface. Through a tapestry of richly woven dialogue and unexpected comedy, the film explores the tensions, relationships, and human idiosyncrasies that define this intriguing narrative.

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The Unbelievable Truth is a comedy movie featuring Adrienne Shelly and directed by Hal Hartley.

The Unbelievable Truth is currently streaming on Criterion Channel and Hoopla.