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True Lies

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Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he's a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time.

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If it doesn't reach the heights of director James Cameron's and star Arnold Schwarzenegger's previous collaborations, True Lies still packs enough action and humor into its sometimes absurd plot to entertain.

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Michael H. Price Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com Dec 10
2/5
As an action film, True Lies is scarcely more than a retread of Commando. Go to Full Review Anthony Lane The New Yorker Dec 10
The tale begins and ends in a flurry of joke violence; Cameron has decided to spoof what he used to take seriously, and the result, though bright and deafening, feels oddly slack—he loosens the screws, and our interest drops away. Go to Full Review Geoff Brown The Times (UK) Dec 10
This is undoubtedly the popcorn muncher of the season. Go to Full Review Matt Soergel Florida Times-Union Apr 8
4/5
Schwarzenegger handles this comedy with a deft touch, but he can still knock heads and glare his trademark glare, which is played for laughs here. Go to Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 12
2.5/4
Even without a sociopolitical analysis, this bloated film isn’t as fleet-footed or perpetually exciting as the material warrants. Go to Full Review IGN Staff IGN Movies Dec 10
8/10
Let's face it, James Cameron knows how to make a mean action movie. Sure, it's not the deepest movie you're likely to ever see, but boy is it a fun ride. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Leprechaun K @LeprechaunKing Mar 19 The best Action Comedy movie of all time. Masterfully executed by Cameron. It has some of the best action sequences ever filmed. The casting is perfect. It is has action packed as it is funny. Arnold's humor is put on full display. A perfect popcorn movie. See more xyz @xyz123572 Feb 4 Good action and good story See more Enrique R @EnriqueRamosLovesMovies Jan 18 True Lies, an action packed romance comedy starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis, and directed by the wonderful James Cameron. Yo, this man made masterpieces like the Avatar movies, Terminator 1 and 2, Titanic and Aliens. The action sequences were pretty cool. The dynamic between Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis is beautiful and epic. James Cameron shot this movie so beautifully and cool. Overall, I give True Lies a 8.7/19 or a 4.1/5 stars. See more Jem P @Jaddak Jan 18 A film should entertain & an exceptional one should do this when watched again & again. I have never tired of watching this, the continuous fun poked at every serious film that came before & has come after. The scence where he commandeers a huge response team to take down ‘Simon’ on a romantic secret meet with his wife in a crappy trailer park is legendary (IMO) That it combines political issues, personal family conflict & working challenges that still exist today shows just how deep the writers understand society. I think the joke’s on those that can’t see this & want every film to be a cultured lesson in how to live a better life See more Colin H @ColinAnimate Jan 10 It is also the first film to have the 1994 20th Century Fox logo! See more JW L @RT01242103 Dec 27 Better than it gets credit for. Fun, funny and entertaining. Still holds up after 3 decades See more Read all reviews
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James Cameron

Director

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Harry Tasker

Jamie Lee Curtis

Helen Tasker

Tom Arnold

Albert Gibson

Bill Paxton

Simon

Tia Carrere

Juno Skinner

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Movie Info

Synopsis Secretly a spy but thought by his family to be a dull salesman, Harry Tasker (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is tracking down nuclear missiles in the possession of Islamic jihadist Aziz (Art Malik). Harry's mission is complicated when he realizes his neglected wife, Helen (Jamie Lee Curtis), is contemplating an affair with Simon (Bill Paxton), a used-car salesman who claims he's a spy. When Aziz kidnaps Harry and Helen, the secret agent must save the world and patch up his marriage at the same time.
Director
James Cameron
Producer
Stephanie Austin, James Cameron
Screenwriter
James Cameron
Distributor
Argentina Video Home, 20th Century Fox
Production Co
20th Century Fox, Lightstorm Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Action, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 15, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 7, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$146.3M
Runtime
2h 21m
Sound Mix
Surround, Magnetic Stereo 6 Track, Dolby Digital, DTS, Stereo
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