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The Invention of Lying (2009)

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

  • Oct 2, 2009
  • 1h 40m
  • PG-13

6.2/10

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2,444 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Invention of Lying is a 2009 comedy and fantasy film directed by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson. Its leading cast includes Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner and Louis C.K.. It runs for 1 hour 40 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 40 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.2/10 from 2,444 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Ricky Gervais Mark Bellison
  • Jennifer Garner Anna McDoogles
  • Louis C.K. Greg Kleinschmidt
  • Rob Lowe Brad Kessler
  • Jonah Hill Frank Fawcett
  • Jeffrey Tambor Anthony James
  • Fionnula Flanagan Martha Bellison
  • Tina Fey Shelley Bailey
  • Donna Sorbello Anna's Mother
  • Jason Bateman Doctor
  • Philip Seymour Hoffman Jim the Bartender
  • Jimmi Simpson Bob
  • Stephanie March Blonde
  • Ruben Santiago-Hudson Landlord
  • John Hodgman Wedding Overseer
  • Nate Corddry News Reporter
  • Christopher Guest Nathan Goldfrappe
  • Alton Fitzgerald White Angelo Badsmith

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