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True to Life

8.019431h 34mNRMovieComedy

A writer for a radio program needs some fresh ideas to juice up his show. For inspiration, he rents a room with a typical American family and begins to secretly write about their true life antics. The show becomes a big hit, but he begins…

DirectorGeorge Marshall
WritersDon Hartman·Bess Boyle
ProducersPaul Jones·Buddy G. DeSylva

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Cast · Directed by George Marshall

MMMary Martin
Mary Martin
Bonnie Porter
FTFranchot Tone
Franchot Tone
Fletcher Marvin
DPDick Powell
Dick Powell
Link Ferris
VMVictor Moore
Victor Moore
Pop Porter
MPMabel Paige
Mabel Paige
Mom Porter
WDWilliam Demarest
William Demarest
Uncle Jake
CKClarence Kolb
Clarence Kolb
Mr. Huggins
BH
Beverly Hudson
Twips
RRRaymond Roe
Raymond Roe
Clem
ETErnest Truex
Ernest Truex
Oscar Elkins
HSHarry Shannon
Harry Shannon
Mr. Mason
SAStanley Andrews
Stanley Andrews
Frank (Bakery Foreman) (uncredited)

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True to Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams True to Life?

True to Life isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is True to Life on Netflix?

No, True to Life is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.

Is True to Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, True to Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch True to Life for free?

True to Life isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for True to Life?

True to Life hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 11, 1944. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.