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Critics Slam 'Verity,' Audiences Flock to Anne Hathaway Film
26 Oct
Summary
- Verity film earned $162.7 million globally despite low critic scores.
- Audience scores for Verity and other adaptations remain high.
- The film is now available for digital purchase and rental.

The film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, 'Verity,' has achieved remarkable box office success, grossing $162.7 million globally. This achievement comes despite a critical consensus of 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a significant divergence between critical and audience reception.
Starring Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett, 'Verity' explores a struggling author's discovery of disturbing confessions while ghostwriting for a legendary writer. The R-rated thriller, directed by Michael Showalter, was adapted by Nick Antosca.
Since its theatrical run, 'Verity' has become available for digital purchase on PVOD for $24.99 and rental for $19.99 via Prime Video starting October 27, 2026. It can also be found on other digital platforms. The film continues to play in 2,442 North American theaters.