---
title: "Hidden Truth"
year: 2016
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hidden-truth-2016"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 405796
imdb_id: "tt5183916"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Hidden Truth (2016) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hidden-truth-2016

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Hidden Truth" (2016).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Hidden Truth
Year: 2016
Release Date: 03/12/2016 (US)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Thriller, Crime, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 30m
Director: Steven R. Monroe
Cast: Sarah Lind, Shawn Christian, Brendan McCarthy, Diana Hopper
Plot: After a teenage girl is found murdered in a California town, a young woman is forced to prove her brother is innocent of the crime, discovering a disturbing dark side to the community and the hidden identity of [text cuts off in Source 2].
Tagline: Lies will surface.
Source 5 is about "Hidden justice" and "Richard/Lena," which is a different film. I must ignore it.
Attempt 1 (Mental Draft):
        Hidden Truth is a 201

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven R. Monroe
- **Networks / Studios**: The Cartel, MarVista Entertainment, Lifetime

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shawn Christian** as *Michael*
- **Heidi Fielek** as *Layla*
- **Diana Hopper** as *Zoe*
- **Brendan McCarthy** as *Pace*
- **Richard Meehan** as *Todd*
- **Jessica Morris** as *Veronique*
- **Parker Stevenson** as *Sheriff Underwood*
- **Brittany Underwood** as *Natalie*
- **Eric Scott Woods** as *Deputy Simons*
- **Sarah Lind** as *Jamie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Hidden Truth online?
Hidden Truth is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Hidden Truth worth watching?
Hidden Truth holds a community rating of 5.3/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Hidden Truth and when was it released?
Hidden Truth is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2016. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Hidden Truth?
Hidden Truth was directed by Steven R. Monroe.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hidden Truth — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/405796)
- [Hidden Truth (2016) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5183916/)
- [Hidden Truth (2016)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Hidden Truth (2016) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/hidden-truth/credits)
- [The Film Catalogue | Hidden justice](https://www.thefilmcatalogue.com/)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*