Verity
There is no light where we're going.
Lowen Ashleigh is hired by Jeremy Crawford to ghostwrite novels for his bestselling author wife Verity, who is unable to finish following an accident. Lowen gradually uncovers Verity's disturbing truths while residing at the Crawfords' home to work.
Directed by Michael Showalter · Mystery · Thriller · 117 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Michael Showalter
Studio
Eat the Cat / Semi-Formal Productions
Release
2026-09-30
Runtime
117 min
Genres
Mystery, Thriller
Cast & Characters
Lowen Ashleigh
Dakota Johnson
Jeremy Crawford
Josh Hartnett
Corey
Ismael Cruz Cordova
Crew Crawford
Brady Wagner
Irina Dvorovenko
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Critical Assessment
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Ratings as of September 9, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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Verity has a runtime of 117 min.
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Verity was directed by Michael Showalter.
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Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Verity" has been mixed. Some reviewers praise its performances, describing Anne Hathaway's as exceptional and a standout in the film. Others criticize the movie for being formulaic and lacking originality, with some calling it guilty of one of the most egregious sins in filmmaking.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
Check out my full review @ https://www.manuelsbento.com/verity-2026-a-stellar-trio-cant-rescue-a-formulaic-thriller/ Rating: C VERITY has a trio of terrific performances, with Anne Hathaway operating a league above everyone else, but it never gives them a thriller worth their tal…
Manuel São Bento · 5/10A movie that bills itself as more than it turns out to be has got to be guilty of one of the most egregious sins in filmmaking, and director Michael Showalter’s screen adaptation of this best-selling novel by author Colleen Hoover qualifies on virtually all fronts. Although toute…
Brent Marchant · 3/10The psychological thriller sets up an intriguing, twisted premise filled with dark secrets and moral ambiguity. Unraveling the hidden manuscript inside an unsettling household provides genuine suspense, giving the story enough eerie tension to make it a good, engaging watch overa…
Harish Napa Janakiraman · 7/10"Lowen" (Dakota Johnson) has just left a sparsely-attended book signing when her agent tells her she might have an opportunity to make some proper cash. That involves her doing a bit of collaboration with the well-established best-seller "Verity" (Anne Hathaway) who has become te…
CinemaSerf · 6/10
From the trailer's comments
The Devil Wears 50 Shades of Grey Prada.
@Rasim9898 · 14978 likesBro, where is the yellow ball who says "Hello, I'm Verity" or "Something is coming in 3 days" lol
@Thanosjugador230 · 6156 likesdisturbing lack of a bright yellow ball
@Lunarion31 · 1207 likesWe got Anne Hathaway on the big screen all year round and I'm here for it
@BWrightAnimations · 6521 likesis the main character going to ask me "Whats the capital of france"
@GuineaPigFireworks · 3186 likesI swear if there’s a scene where a charecter says “hey it’s me” or “what’s the capital of France”
@RedZip15 · 34 likesAnne Hathaway is on an insane generational run this year. What a booked and amazing actress
@XolieMahlangu · 3469 likesThe scariest part will be when it says “HEY ITS ME ITS VERITY”
@Mangoedits99-t9p · 2919 likes
