When was Verity released?

Verity premiered in the US on 29 September 2026 and opened in US cinemas on 2 October 2026. Its worldwide release date is listed as 30 September 2026.

Where can I watch Verity?

Verity was released theatrically in the US. As of 21 October 2026, no streaming platform has been announced, so check local cinema listings.

Who is in the cast of Verity?

Anne Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh and Josh Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford. Brady Wagner, Sienna Kulovitz, Ismael Cruz Cordova and Irina Dvorovenko also appear.

How long is Verity and what is it rated?

Verity runs 114 minutes (1 hour 54 minutes) and is rated R in the US.

What is Verity about?

Ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh is hired to write for best-selling author Verity Crawford. She finds Verity's autobiographical notes and is drawn into a situation that may turn deadly. The film is adapted from a novel.

Verity (2026): Plot, Cast, Release Date & Where to Watch

Verity plot summary (no spoilers)

Lowen Ashleigh (Dakota Johnson) is a writer who takes on an unusual assignment: ghostwriting for Verity Crawford (Anne Hathaway), a best-selling novelist with a famous name. The job draws Lowen into Verity’s world. While working, she discovers a set of autobiographical notes written by Verity herself.

Those pages become the heart of the story. The more Lowen reads, the harder it is to separate fiction from confession. She finds herself caught up in something that may be far more dangerous than a publishing contract, and it could even be lethal. Josh Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford, one of the figures whose place in this hidden history becomes central to the suspense.

The tagline, “There is no light where we’re going,” sets the mood. This is a dark, secretive story about authorship, truth and the stories people tell about themselves. Verity is adapted from a novel. It sits between psychological thriller and erotic thriller and builds its tension around what is written down and what is kept hidden.

Verity — Mood illustration, not a still from the film — Mood illustration, not a still from the film

What makes Verity notable

Cast: Anne Hathaway leads as Verity Crawford, opposite Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford. The supporting cast includes Brady Wagner (Crew Crawford), Sienna Kulovitz (Harper Crawford), Ismael Cruz Cordova (Corey), Irina Dvorovenko (Anna), K.K. Moggie (Amanda Thomas), Tom Galantich (Barron Stephens) and Lou Martini Jr. (Limo Driver).
Director and writer: Michael Showalter directs from a screenplay by Nick Antosca.
Genre: A mystery-thriller with psychological and erotic thriller elements, built around a novelist, a ghostwriter and a hidden truth.
Origin: An English-language American production. Amazon MGM Studios is among its production companies, alongside Eat the Cat, Semi-Formal Productions, Somewhere Pictures, Shiny Penny Productions, Heartbones Entertainment and Big Indie Pictures.
Runtime and rating: 114 minutes (1 hour 54 minutes), rated R in the US.

Verity review: how audiences are rating it

On TMDB, Verity currently holds an average audience score of 6.4/10 from 233 votes. That figure may change as more viewers see the film.

Who will enjoy Verity

Fans of psychological thrillers built on secrets and unreliable accounts
Viewers who like adult, R-rated erotic thrillers
Readers curious to see a novel adapted for the screen
Admirers of Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson or Josh Hartnett
Anyone drawn to stories about writers, books and the truth behind them

Verity release date and where to watch

Verity premiered in the US on 29 September 2026. Its worldwide release date is listed as 30 September 2026, and it opened in US cinemas on 2 October 2026. It is rated R.

As of 21 October 2026, no streaming service has been announced for Verity in the US. For now, check local cinema listings to see it on the big screen. An official trailer is available if you want a preview before buying a ticket.

Trailer

Cast

Anne Hathawayas Verity CrawfordSee credits →
Dakota Johnsonas Lowen AshleighSee credits →
Josh Hartnettas Jeremy CrawfordSee credits →
Brady Wagneras Crew Crawford
Ismael Cruz Cordovaas Corey
Irina Dvorovenkoas Anna
Sienna Kulovitzas Harper Crawford
K.K. Moggieas Amanda Thomas

Photo: TMDB

FAQ

When was Verity released?: Verity premiered in the US on 29 September 2026 and opened in US cinemas on 2 October 2026. Its worldwide release date is listed as 30 September 2026.
Where can I watch Verity?: Verity was released theatrically in the US. As of 21 October 2026, no streaming platform has been announced, so check local cinema listings.
Who is in the cast of Verity?: Anne Hathaway plays Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson plays Lowen Ashleigh and Josh Hartnett plays Jeremy Crawford. Brady Wagner, Sienna Kulovitz, Ismael Cruz Cordova and Irina Dvorovenko also appear.
How long is Verity and what is it rated?: Verity runs 114 minutes (1 hour 54 minutes) and is rated R in the US.
What is Verity about?: Ghostwriter Lowen Ashleigh is hired to write for best-selling author Verity Crawford. She finds Verity's autobiographical notes and is drawn into a situation that may turn deadly. The film is adapted from a novel.

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