Stories We Tell (2012)
Kernel Score: 79% · 227 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Documentary
Released: 2012-10-12
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch Stories We Tell
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free, Tubi
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Canadian actress and filmmaker Sarah Polley investigates certain secrets related to her mother, interviewing a group of family members and friends whose reliability varies depending of their implication in the events, which are remembered in different ways; so a trail of questions remains to be answered, because memory is always changing and the discovery of truth often depends on who is telling the tale.
Stories We Tell parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Stories We Tell is a documentary in which a filmmaker investigates hidden family secrets involving infidelity and parentage.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Discusses a family secret involving an extramarital affair, though handled discreetly and without explicit content.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Michael Polley as Storyteller
- Harry Gulkin as Storyteller
- Susy Buchan as Storyteller
- John Buchan as Storyteller
- Mark Polley as Storyteller
- Joanna Polley as Storyteller
- Cathy Gulkin as Storyteller
- Marie Murphy as Storyteller
- Robert MacMillan as Storyteller
- Anne Tait as Storyteller
Stories We Tell FAQ
Is Stories We Tell good?
Stories We Tell has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 227 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Stories We Tell?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Stories We Tell OK for kids?
Stories We Tell is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Stories We Tell is a documentary in which a filmmaker investigates hidden family secrets involving infidelity and parentage.
What movies are like Stories We Tell?
If you liked Stories We Tell, try The Corporation, Deliver Us from Evil, An Adventure in Space and Time and Castello Cavalcanti.