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The Invention of Lying

2009•1h 40m•★ 6.2•Released

ComedyFantasyRomance

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.

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Overview

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

Movie details

Release date: 2009
Runtime: 1h 40m
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Country: United States of America
Director: Ricky Gervais
Production: MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures
Budget: $18,500,000
Revenue: $32,400,000

Cast

Portrait of Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Mark Bellison

Portrait of Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Anna McDoogles

Portrait of Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.

Greg Kleinschmidt

Portrait of Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Brad Kessler

Portrait of Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Frank Fawcett

Portrait of Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Anthony James

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The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical Trailer•TrailerOfficial

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