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The 2026 mystery thriller Verity examines the discovery of a hidden manuscript and its potential for danger.
Verity is a 2026 mystery thriller directed by Michael Showalter. The film currently holds a 7.0 TMDB score and a 31% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Review roundup, not a personal review. Scores and audience reviews were checked on November 13, 2026. Spoiler-free.
- TMDB audience score: 7.0/10 (685 votes)
- Rotten Tomatoes: 31%
- Runtime: 1 h 57 min (117 minutes)
- Budget and revenue (TMDB): $40,000,000 budget, $178,488,883 revenue (4.5x)
- Rank among 2026 releases: about #57 of 93
Verity Trailer
Official trailer via YouTube. Watch on YouTube
How Verity Stacks Up
- Among the 93 English-language movies released in 2026 with at least 500 TMDB votes, Verity ranks about #57 by audience score, roughly the top 61 percent.
- Within mystery alone, it ranks about #6 of 13 in the same group.
With a 7.0 TMDB score, the film ranks in the top 61 percent of 2026 English-language releases with at least 500 votes. Within the mystery genre, it occupies the sixth position among 13 similar titles. The project's audience reception aligns closely with the historical averages of its director and primary cast members.
Critics vs Audiences
- TMDB audiences give it 7.0/10 across 685 votes.
Different sites measure different things. IMDb and TMDB scores average votes from registered users. The Rotten Tomatoes percentage is the share of critic reviews counted as positive, not an average grade. Metacritic converts reviews into a weighted average out of 100. A title can score high on one and lower on another, so look at all of them together.
What Reviewers Are Saying
This section is based on 4 recent audience reviews posted on TMDB, which rate it 5.3/10 on average (1 positive, 2 mixed, 1 negative among 4 rated reviews). It is a small sample and not the whole audience.
What reviewers praise
- Several TMDB reviewers noted the film features a good, engaging watch overall.
- Some reviewers mentioned Dakota Johnson brings effortless allure to her character.
What reviewers criticize
- Several TMDB reviewers stated the film is a formulaic thriller.
- Some reviewers felt the tension never really arrives.
The reviews behind this summary
| Posted | Rating | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10 | 5/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2026-10 | 3/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2026-10 | 7/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
| 2026-10 | 6/10 | Read the full review on TMDB |
What Is Verity About? (Spoiler-Free)
Ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh is employed to complete the work of successful novelist Verity Crawford. During her assignment, Lowen finds secret autobiographical documents that pull her into a dangerous situation.
Verity at a Glance
| Release date | 2026-09-30 |
|---|---|
| Genres | Mystery, Thriller |
| Runtime | 1 h 57 min (117 minutes) |
| Directed by | Michael Showalter |
| Written by | Nick Antosca |
| Top cast | Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Brady Wagner |
| US rating | R |
| Production | Eat the Cat, Semi-Formal Productions, Somewhere Pictures |
| More details | IMDb page · TMDB page |
Cast and Characters
- Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh
- Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford
- Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford
- Brady Wagner as Crew Crawford
- Ismael Cruz Cordova as Corey
- Iryna Dvorovenko as Anna
- Sienna Kulovitz as Harper Crawford
- K.K. Moggie as Amanda Thomas
Behind the Camera
| Music by | Volker Bertelmann |
|---|---|
| Cinematography | Jim Frohna |
| Editing | Jay Cassidy |
| Producers | Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Michael Showalter, Jordana Mollick |
The Cast and Crew’s Track Record
Michael Showalter (director): recent films
| Film | Year | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|
| Oh. What. Fun. | 2025 | 5.7/10 |
| The Idea of You | 2024 | 7.2/10 |
| The Eyes of Tammy Faye | 2021 | 6.4/10 |
| The Lovebirds | 2020 | 6.1/10 |
| The Big Sick | 2017 | 7.3/10 |
| Hello, My Name Is Doris | 2015 | 6.4/10 |
Average across these 6 films: 6.5/10 on TMDB.
Director Michael Showalter averages 6.5 on TMDB for his recent work. The cast features Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett, who respectively average 6.2, 7.3, and 7.7 on recent projects.
Other recent work from the lead cast of Verity (since 2020):
| Actor | Recent project | Type | Role | TMDB score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Johnson avg 6.2/10 | Materialists (2025) | Movie | Lucy | 6.2/10 |
| Madame Web (2024) | Movie | Cassandra Webb | 5.2/10 | |
| Splitsville (2025) | Movie | Julie | 6.2/10 | |
| Cha Cha Real Smooth (2022) | Movie | Domino | 7.1/10 | |
| Anne Hathaway avg 7.3/10 | The Odyssey (2026) | Movie | Penelope | 8.0/10 |
| The End of Oak Street (2026) | Movie | Denise Platt | 7.0/10 | |
| The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) | Movie | Andy Sachs | 7.0/10 | |
| The Idea of You (2024) | Movie | Solène | 7.2/10 | |
| Josh Hartnett avg 7.7/10 | The Bear (2022) | TV | Frank | 8.2/10 |
| Oppenheimer (2023) | Movie | Ernest Lawrence | 8.0/10 | |
| Below (2026) | TV | Calvin Penney | 7.1/10 | |
| Wrath of Man (2021) | Movie | Boy Sweat Dave | 7.6/10 |
Budget and Box Office
TMDB lists a production budget of $40,000,000 and worldwide revenue of $178,488,883, about 4.5 times the budget. These figures are as reported on TMDB and may be incomplete or not adjusted for marketing costs.
Release Timeline (US)
| Release | Date |
|---|---|
| Premiere | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Theatrical release | Oct 2, 2026 |
| Digital release | Oct 27, 2026 |
Where to Watch (US)
| Rent | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
|---|---|
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
Availability data from TMDB (provided by JustWatch), checked November 13, 2026. It changes often.
The Bottom Line
Verity is a 117-minute psychological thriller based on a novel. It is rated R and produced by Eat the Cat, Semi-Formal Productions, and Somewhere Pictures.
It may suit you if:
- Viewers interested in psychological thrillers based on novels.
- Fans of Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, and Josh Hartnett.
You might skip it if:
- Those seeking films with high critical ratings.
- Viewers who dislike erotic thrillers or melodramatic mystery stories.
Movies Like Verity
| Title | TMDB score | About |
|---|---|---|
| The Infernal Machine (2022) | 6.2/10 | Reclusive and controversial author Bruce Cogburn is drawn out of hiding by an obsessive fan, forcing the novelist to confront a past that he thought… |
| Mindcage (2022) | 5.9/10 | Detectives Jake Doyle and Mary Kelly seek the help of an incarcerated serial killer named The Artist when a copycat killer strikes. |
| Cult Killer (2024) | 6.4/10 | A private investigator is forced into a dangerous alliance with a killer in order to uncover a quiet town’s grisly criminal underbelly and clear the… |
| The Invisible Man (2020) | 7.1/10 | When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. |
| Blackwater Lane (2024) | 6.0/10 | An American school teacher in England drives past an abandoned car late one night, unaware that the driver was the victim of a murder. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rotten Tomatoes score of Verity?
Rotten Tomatoes listed 31% positive critic reviews on November 13, 2026.
Is Verity one of the best-rated 2026 movies?
By TMDB audience score it ranks about #57 of 93 English-language titles with at least 500 votes, as of November 13, 2026.
How long is Verity?
Verity runs 1 h 57 min (117 minutes), according to TMDB.
Who stars in Verity?
Dakota Johnson, Anne Hathaway, Josh Hartnett, Brady Wagner, Ismael Cruz Cordova.
Data checked on November 13, 2026. Movie and TV data from TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Ratings via OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic) where shown. Audience reviews belong to their authors on TMDB. Scores change over time; check the source for the latest numbers.
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