Stories We Tell (2012): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Stories We Tell
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2012
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Michael Polley, Harry Gulkin, Susy Buchan, John Buchan, Mark Polley

What Stories We Tell Is About

A director makes a documentary about her own family: her mother is dead, the accounts of her do not agree, and there is a secret. Sarah Polley interviews her relatives one by one and corrects none of them, so the same event arrives in six different versions. Midway through, an admission about her method forces you to rethink everything, because some of what looked like record is not. This is not a trick but the subject itself, that the story belongs to whoever tells it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stories We Tell about?

A director makes a documentary about her own family: her mother is dead, the accounts of her do not agree, and there is a secret. Sarah Polley interviews her relatives one by one and corrects none of them, so the same event arrives in six different versions.

Where can I watch Stories We Tell?

Stories We Tell is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Stories We Tell?

Stories We Tell runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).

When did Stories We Tell come out?

Stories We Tell was released in 2012.

Who directed Stories We Tell?

Stories We Tell was directed by Sarah Polley.

Who stars in Stories We Tell?

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

What is Stories We Tell's rating?

Stories We Tell holds 7.5/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.