Movie

True Identity

“Ever since the mob's been after him...Miles Pope hasn't been himself!”

★ 5.6(32)19911h 33m

True Identity is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch True Identity

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Charles Lane
Release date: 1991-08-23
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $4,693,236
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Sandollar Productions

About True Identity

True Identity is a 1991 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Charles Lane, starring Lenny Henry, Frank Langella and Anne-Marie Johnson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch True Identity in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In order to escape from the mob, an African-American man must disguise himself as a white man.

Cast

Lenny Henry

Miles Pope

Frank Langella

Leland Carver

Anne-Marie Johnson

Kristi

James Earl Jones

Peggy Lipton

Rita

Melvin Van Peebles

Taxi Driver

J.T. Walsh

Houston

Andreas Katsulas

Anthony

Charles Lane

Duane

Bill Raymond

Grunfeld

Ruth Brown

Martha

Michael Jai White

Alley Guy #1

Themes & keywords

new york cityhitmanmafia

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch True Identity in Canada?+

In Canada, True Identity is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is True Identity on Netflix?+

True Identity is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is True Identity?+

True Identity has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in True Identity?+

True Identity stars Lenny Henry, Frank Langella, Anne-Marie Johnson, James Earl Jones and Peggy Lipton.

When did True Identity come out?+

True Identity is a 1991 movie directed by Charles Lane.

What genre is True Identity?+

True Identity is Comedy film.

Who directed True Identity?+

True Identity was directed by Charles Lane.