Dirty John: The Dirty Truth (2019) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language

2019 · 120 mins · English

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Directed by

Sara Mast

Starring

Paige McGarvin, Debra Newell, Keri Bunkers, Jordan Block, Johnson Cooley, Terra Newell

Budget

$2M

John Meehan’s pattern of manipulation and deception ensnared numerous victims in a terrifying web of lies. This examination explores his troubled past, revealing the events that shaped him into a man wired for psychopathy. Through interviews, the Newell family recounts their horrifying experience, while John’s first wife, Tonia Bales, and her daughters, Emily and Abigail Meehan, share their perspectives. Other women who fell victim to his manipulative tactics also speak out, offering insight into the devastating impact of his actions.