Based on a True Story
2017, French. Directed by Roman Polanski.
Delphine is the author of an autobiographical novel that has become a bestseller. Exhausted by the promotional tour, just when she feels out of place, paralyzed by the idea of having to start writing again, she meets Elle, a young, attractive, intelligent, intuitive woman who seems to understand her better than anyone.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Roman PolanskiDirector
- Emmanuelle SeignerDelphine
- Eva GreenElle
- Vincent PerezFrançois
- Dominique PinonRaymond
- Brigitte RoüanThe Documentalist
- Camille ChamouxThe Press Agent
- Josée DayanKarina
- Noémie LvovskyThe Exhibition Curator
- Leonello BrandoliniThe Italian Editor
- Édith Le MerdyThe Neighbor
- Elisabeth QuinThe Journalist
- Damien BonnardThe Sound Engineer
Details
- Released
- 1 November 2017
- Original title
- D'après une histoire vraie
- Country
- France, Poland, Belgium
- Written by
- Olivier Assayas, Roman Polanski
- Budget
- $11M
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What Based on a True Story is based on
Based on a True Story is adapted from a novel.
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Based on a True Story: quick answers
Is Based on a True Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.7/10 from 530 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Based on a True Story?
Based on a True Story runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Based on a True Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Based on a True Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Based on a True Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Based on a True Story on?
Based on a True Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 November 2017. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Based on a True Story?
If you liked Based on a True Story, try Night Train to Lisbon, Overdrive, The Bourne Identity.
Who directed Based on a True Story?
Based on a True Story (2017) was directed by Roman Polanski and stars Emmanuelle Seigner, Eva Green, Vincent Perez.
What is Based on a True Story based on?
Based on a True Story is adapted from a novel.