Nothing but the Truth (2008 American film)

Nothing but the Truth is a 2008 American political drama film written and directed by Rod Lurie. It stars Kate Beckinsale as a journalist who faces a federal prison sentence after refusing to disclose a confidential source. The supporting cast includes Matt Dillon, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, and Vera Farmiga. The screenplay was loosely inspired by the real-life case of The New York Times reporter Judith Miller, who was jailed in 2005 for contempt of court after refusing to testify before a grand jury during an investigation into the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's identity.

The film explores themes of press freedom, national security, and personal ethics. Although the plot draws from actual events, Lurie has emphasized that the characters and narrative are fictional, shaped primarily by his interest in the moral dilemmas facing journalists in the Post-9/11 era. Principal photography took place in Memphis, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C., with courtroom and newsroom settings designed to evoke a heightened sense of realism.

Nothing but the Truth premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 8, 2008, where it received favorable reviews for its performances, direction, and topical relevance. Despite plans for a theatrical release in the United States in December 2008, the film was ultimately released direct-to-DVD due to financial difficulties faced by its distributor, Yari Film Group.