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True Lies

Play trailer Poster for True Lies R,  1994,  2h 21m,  Action/ Comedy/ Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
Watchlist 77% 135 Reviews Tomatometer 76% 250,000+ Ratings Popcornmeter
77% Tomatometer 135 Reviews 76% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
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.
True Lies

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Critics Consensus

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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
This is undoubtedly the popcorn muncher of the season. Go to Full Review
Matt Soergel Florida Times-Union Apr 8, 2026
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, 2025
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 Dec 10, 2025
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
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Luke S Jan 18, 2019 When action movies were action movies. Verges on the daft, but is well done.
Hagrid R Oct 3, 2018 True Lies has a forgettable first act and an overly action-oriented third act, but the second act is where the film shines the most thanks to a terrific mix of situational comedy, strong dialogue, great chemistry between the two leads and a solid script. It's one of James Cameron's better films featuring a terrific Jamie Lee Curtis performance while also showcasing stupendous Arnie who here gave the only really good performance of his career. See more
Sep 5, 2018 A bit long and ridiculous, but semi entertaining
Finn S Jun 30, 2018 Absolutely one of Arnold Schwazenegger's best movies. Such an awesome movie. Everybody must see this one. Also one of James Cameron's best movies. Really love this movie so much. See more
Anakin W Jun 18, 2018 purposefully ridiculous and action packed true lies works as an action comedy with an insane premise
Albus R May 24, 2018 Great action and Jamie Lee Curtis make this film enjoyable but between them they only just succeed in covering over the cracks. On balance I would have expected better from a James Cameron / Tony Scott COLLABORATION. See more
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Cast & Crew

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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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