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Tru Confessions

  • TV Movie
  • 2002
  • TV-G
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
3.5K
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Tru Confessions (2002)
ComedyDramaFamily

Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..Trudy Walker hated her life. She thought it was totally messed up until she found out about a contest that could change everything..

  • Director
    • Paul Hoen
  • Writers
    • Janet Tashjian
    • Stu Krieger
  • Stars
    • Clara Bryant
    • Shia LaBeouf
    • Mare Winningham
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.3/10
    3.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Janet Tashjian
      • Stu Krieger
    • Stars
      • Clara Bryant
      • Shia LaBeouf
      • Mare Winningham
    • 97User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Clara Bryant
    • Tru
    Shia LaBeouf
    Shia LaBeouf
    • Eddie
    Mare Winningham
    Mare Winningham
    • Ginny
    William Francis McGuire
    • Bob
    Nicole Dicker
    Nicole Dicker
    • Denise
    Kevin Duhaney
    Kevin Duhaney
    • Jake
    Yani Gellman
    Yani Gellman
    • Billy
    Craig Eldridge
    Craig Eldridge
    • Mr. Taylor
    Jennifer Foster
    • DeeDee
    Rahnuma Panthaky
    Rahnuma Panthaky
    • Ms. Hinchey
    Colm Magner
    • Coach Rice
    Arnold Pinnock
    Arnold Pinnock
    • Dr. Dean Cutler
    Bruce Vavrina
    • Librarian
    Kelly Bodanis
    • Ms. Willow
    Raven Dauda
    Raven Dauda
    • Nancy
    Frank S. Alonzi
    Frank S. Alonzi
    • Choppy L.A.
    • (as Frank Alonzi)
    Fran Elliot
    • Misty77
    John Blackwood
    John Blackwood
    • Dr. Hinton
    • Director
      • Paul Hoen
    • Writers
      • Janet Tashjian
      • Stu Krieger
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    7stanclimbfll

    Great!!!

    I really liked Shia LaBeouf in this movie--he protrayed a handicapped person very well. But Tru's attitude was a lot worse in the movie than in the book. She was a total jerk in the movie, but not as much in the book.

    This movie was really touching, and I loved the part where Billy Meier fell in the lake!!!
    8Cinaphile0521

    Absolutely Heartwarming and Charming, a TV Masterpiece

    I admit it, movies about disabled people drive me absolutely crazy. While watching films such as "i am sam" or "Tru Confessions" I feel an overwhelming amount of sympathy for the disabled character. What makes these movies even more unbearable, is the discrimination these characters face in the real world. Now, as unbearable as they are to me, I feel I should note that these movies are priceless treasures. "Tru Confessions" Rates as one of the only 10 movies that has ever made me cry. Shia Labeouf plays the tender role of Eddie the disabled little brother of Tru, a girl trying to figure out her life in the middle of parents who won't listen or don't care and a little brother she is forced to defend and watch out for. This is a great example of powerful acting and a driving story. Shia, my man, excellent work. I haven't seen this kind of acting from a young man your age since...I can't remember. Clara Bryant, excellent work also.

    Watch for this film. I think we all know Disney's replay reputation, I'm sure you'll run into it at some point.
    mack3175

    Ten stars for Shia Labeouf's performance.

    I mean he's not even Twenty yet, and he is already showing he's good at drama as well as comedy. He is like the next Robin Williams. You may know him best has the goofy oddball brother in Even Stevens. But in this film he plays Eddie, a teenager strugling with a mental disabilty, who tries to make the best out of things. He gave a real good performance. Clara Bryant also gave a good performance has Tru, Eddie's sweet but uptight sister. Mare Winningham is good has there patient mom. A sweet film for the whole family.
    ebtr51

    I usually hate this disney crap but!!!

    To be quite honest with you Disney movies are not my personal favorite thing to view do to the fact they are based usually for kids from 5-14 years of age. Being that IM 24 years old I do not fall into there age bracket nor do I want too ... then I watched this movie for no good reason other then being bored and wanted something to make fun of with my friends to my surprise I found my self in shock after the viewing. The movie was great but I was more into the performance given by Shia LaBeouf.. I had to go on the Internet to find out if he was really mentally challenged after this movie. He did one hell of a job here THIS KIDS GOT A FUTURE ... unlike other annoying talent such as frank muniz or whatever the hell his name is. Shia LaBeouf should really be praised for this role and I am really hoping to see him in other films outside the Disney lot......
    tgbryant86

    Disney, did you actually try on this one? GREAT JOB!

    Disney movies are always cute, but not good. I enjoy Disney, all the shows, especially Even Stevens. The Reason, Mr. Shia LaBeouf. On Even Stevens your trying desperately not to laugh, but when he hits the screen, you do. However, on Tru Confessions you don't laugh very much, there's more sadness coming from Mr. Shia LaBeouf. Disney really worked hard on this movie, and it shows! The movie is so believable, you'll wonder, "how does this kid stay in character?" So, do I recommend this movie? YES! It easily receives 8/10 stars.

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    • Trivia
      Most of the movie was shot inside of Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In one of the scenes, when the children exit the ferry, the shot shows the CN Tower and other major buildings in Toronto. The school scenes were filmed at Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, which is located in Toronto.
    • Goofs
      Sometimes, when Tru says WTUV, her lips say KTUV.
    • Quotes

      Eddie: [crying] It's not fair.

      Tru: What's not fair?

      Eddie: I wanna be done being different. I want to be the same as everybody else.

      Tru: Eddie, Everybody's different, Not just you.

      Eddie: No, Tru. I'm real different!

      Tru: You know, you're right, but if you were just the same as everybody else, you wouldn't get all that special help in school...

      [starts to cry]

      Tru: and you wouldn't be allowed to rollerblade in the house, and... and you wouldn't be the... amazing... brother... that I love.

      Eddie: What's wrong,Tru? I make you sad now? What's the matter?

      Tru: Nothing.

      Eddie: [Eddie wipes Trus tears with his coat ad gives her a hug] I love you Tru.

      Tru: [sobbing] I love you too, Eddie.

    • Connections
      Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Disney Channel Original Movies of the 2000s (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Take My Hand
      Performed by Angela Ammons

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 2002 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La serie de mi vida
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production company
      • Chanticleer Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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