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Based on a True Story

  • TV Series
  • 2023–2024
  • TV-MA
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
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Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, Liana Liberato, and Tom Bateman in Based on a True Story (2023)
A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.
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A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.A realtor, a former tennis star, and a plumber seize a unique opportunity to capitalize on America's obsession with true crime.

  • Creator
    • Craig Rosenberg
  • Stars
    • Kaley Cuoco
    • Chris Messina
    • Tom Bateman
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,232
    18
    • Creator
      • Craig Rosenberg
    • Stars
      • Kaley Cuoco
      • Chris Messina
      • Tom Bateman
    • 141User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 6 nominations total

    Episodes

    Videos10

    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Trailer 2:07
    Official Trailer - Season 2
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    Official Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
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    Based On A True Story: The Great American Art Form
    Trailer 4:58
    Based On A True Story: The Great American Art Form
    Based On A True Story: Season 1
    Trailer 4:19
    Based On A True Story: Season 1
    Based On A True Story: Who's Next
    Trailer 2:32
    Based On A True Story: Who's Next
    Based On A True Story: BDE
    Trailer 4:41
    Based On A True Story: BDE

    Photos177

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    Top Cast99+

    Kaley Cuoco
    Kaley Cuoco
    • Ava Bartlett
    • 2023–2024
    Chris Messina
    Chris Messina
    • Nathan Bartlett
    • 2023–2024
    Tom Bateman
    Tom Bateman
    • Matt Pierce
    • 2023–2024
    Liana Liberato
    Liana Liberato
    • Tory Thompson
    • 2023–2024
    Priscilla Quintana
    Priscilla Quintana
    • Ruby Gale
    • 2023–2024
    June Diane Raphael
    June Diane Raphael
    • Lipinski Sister #1…
    • 2023–2024
    Jessica St. Clair
    Jessica St. Clair
    • Rochelle Lipinski…
    • 2023–2024
    Melissa Fumero
    Melissa Fumero
    • Drew Stephens…
    • 2024
    Annabelle Dexter-Jones
    Annabelle Dexter-Jones
    • Serena
    • 2023–2024
    Li Jun Li
    Li Jun Li
    • Michelle
    • 2023
    Aisha Alfa
    Aisha Alfa
    • Carolyn
    • 2023–2024
    Sebastian Quinn
    Sebastian Quinn
    • Carlos
    • 2023
    Sara Paxton
    Sara Paxton
    • Chloe's Sister…
    • 2024
    Alex Akpobome
    Alex Akpobome
    • Ryan
    • 2023
    Aaron Staton
    Aaron Staton
    • Simon
    • 2023–2024
    Kellen Patino
    • Ollie
    • 2023–2024
    Miles Mussenden
    Miles Mussenden
    • Detective Quincy Burrell
    • 2023
    Brandon Keener
    Brandon Keener
    • Paul
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Craig Rosenberg
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Horror

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Kaley Cuoco was pregnant while filming the show and had her pregnancy written into the show for her character, Ava.
    • Connections
      Remake of Strangers on a Train (1951)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • June 8, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Засновано на реальних подіях
    • Filming locations
      • Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Aggregate Films
      • Overlook Productions
      • Universal Content Productions (UCP)
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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