Where to Watch True Identity (1991) in the US

What it's about

True Identity is a comedy about a black actor named Miles Pope who wants to play a part in Othello. After a plane ride home from a failed acting job Miles meets a producer named Leland Carver who slips out his mob identity when the plane is about to crash but after all of that the plane does not crash. Now Miles is the only man who knows the past to this mob man. Miles gets the help of his best friend make-up artist Duane to turn him into a White man. As Miles is packing his stuff to get out of town, the hitman walks in and a struggle is in affect. Miles wins the fight and kills the hitman in an electrical fashion. Now Anthony (Leland Carver's top man) comes in to confirm that Miles is dead. Now Miles is mistaken as the hitman. Now Miles must assume a parade of identity's to get away from the Mob's guns hot on his trail.

Cast and crew

Director

Charles Lane

Writer

Andy Breckman

Starring

Lenny Henry, Frank Langella, Charles Lane

Details

Release date

Aug 23, 1991

Language

English

Country

United States

Box office

$4,693,236

Where to Watch True Identity (1991) in the US — common questions

Where to watch True Identity in the United States?

True Identity is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I stream True Identity or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Rent the movie on Apple TV Store (HD), Fandango at Home (HD), and Prime Video (HD).

Can I watch True Identity for free in the United States?

We have not confirmed a free option for True Identity in the United States.