Movie

Stories We Tell

★ 7.1(230)20121h 49m

Stories We Tell is streaming on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Sarah Polley
Release date: 2012-10-12
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: ONF | NFB

Stories We Tell — trailer

About Stories We Tell

Stories We Tell is a 2012 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Sarah Polley, starring Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin and Susy Buchan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 230 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stories We Tell in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending of their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.

Cast

Michael Polley

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Harry Gulkin

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Susy Buchan

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John Buchan

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Mark Polley

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Joanna Polley

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Cathy Gulkin

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Marie Murphy

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Robert MacMillan

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Anne Tait

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Deirdre Bowen

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Victoria Mitchell

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Themes & keywords

toronto, canadafamily historybiographymontreal, canadafamily secretsfamily relationshipsdocudramawoman directorfather daughter relationship

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stories We Tell in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream Stories We Tell on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is Stories We Tell on Netflix?+

Stories We Tell is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on DocPlay and DocPlay Amazon Channel.

How long is Stories We Tell?+

Stories We Tell has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Stories We Tell?+

Stories We Tell stars Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan and Mark Polley.

When did Stories We Tell come out?+

Stories We Tell is a 2012 movie directed by Sarah Polley.

What genre is Stories We Tell?+

Stories We Tell is Documentary film.

Who directed Stories We Tell?+

Stories We Tell was directed by Sarah Polley.