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The Awful Truth

7.219371h 31mNRMovieComedyRomance

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

DirectorLeo McCarey
WriterViña Delmar
ProducerLeo McCarey

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Leo McCarey

IDIrene Dunne
Irene Dunne
Lucy Warriner
CGCary Grant
Cary Grant
Jerry Warriner
RBRalph Bellamy
Ralph Bellamy
Dan Leeson
ADAlexander D'Arcy
Alexander D'Arcy
Armand Duvalle
CCCecil Cunningham
Cecil Cunningham
Aunt Patsy
MLMolly Lamont
Molly Lamont
Barbara Vance
EDEsther Dale
Esther Dale
Mrs. Leeson
JCJoyce Compton
Joyce Compton
Dixie Belle Lee
RARobert Allen
Robert Allen
Frank Randall
RWRobert Warwick
Robert Warwick
Mr. Vance
MFMary Forbes
Mary Forbes
Mrs. Vance
CA
Claud Allister
Lord Fabian (uncredited)

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The Awful Truth — streaming FAQ

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The Awful Truth isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Awful Truth on Netflix?

No, The Awful Truth is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

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The Awful Truth isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Awful Truth for free?

The Awful Truth isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.