Movie

The Awful Truth

“Danger! Wild woman on the loose!”

★ 7.2(360)19371h 31m

The Awful Truth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Director: Leo McCarey
Release date: 1937-10-21
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: French
Box office: $3,000,000
Budget: $600,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Awful Truth — trailer

About The Awful Truth

The Awful Truth is a 1937 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Leo McCarey, starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant and Ralph Bellamy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 360 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Awful Truth in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Unfounded suspicions lead a married couple to begin divorce proceedings, whereupon they start undermining each other's attempts to find new romance.

Cast

Irene Dunne

Lucy Warriner

Cary Grant

Jerry Warriner

Ralph Bellamy

Dan Leeson

Alexander D'Arcy

Armand Duvalle

Cecil Cunningham

Aunt Patsy

Molly Lamont

Barbara Vance

Esther Dale

Mrs. Leeson

Joyce Compton

Dixie Belle Lee

Robert Allen

Frank Randall

Robert Warwick

Mr. Vance

Mary Forbes

Mrs. Vance

Claud Allister

Lord Fabian (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipupper classaunt niece relationshipromcomauntneighbormisunderstandingdivorcedogheiressscrewball comedynightclub singerwealthy manromantic misunderstandingsuspiciousness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Awful Truth in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Awful Truth is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Awful Truth on Netflix?+

The Awful Truth is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Awful Truth?+

The Awful Truth has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in The Awful Truth?+

The Awful Truth stars Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, Ralph Bellamy, Alexander D'Arcy and Cecil Cunningham.

When did The Awful Truth come out?+

The Awful Truth is a 1937 movie directed by Leo McCarey.

What genre is The Awful Truth?+

The Awful Truth is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Awful Truth?+

The Awful Truth was directed by Leo McCarey.