The Invention of Lying(2009)
“In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.”
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.
Director
Ricky Gervais
Studio
MRC
Budget
$19M
Revenue
$32M
Cast
Ricky Gervais
as Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner
as Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K.
as Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Lowe
as Brad Kessler
Jonah Hill
as Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tambor
as Anthony James
Fionnula Flanagan
as Martha Bellison
Tina Fey
as Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbello
as Anna's Mother
Jason Bateman
as Doctor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
as Jim the Bartender
Jimmi Simpson
as Bob
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$19M
Box Office
$32M
Production Companies
MRC • 1821 Pictures • Lynda Obst Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Invention of Lying?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Invention of Lying (2009).
What is The Invention of Lying about?▼
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.
Who directed The Invention of Lying?▼
The Invention of Lying was directed by Ricky Gervais and released in 2009. It is a comedy, fantasy, romance film.
How long is The Invention of Lying?▼
The Invention of Lying has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Invention of Lying?▼
The cast of The Invention of Lying includes Ricky Gervais as Mark Bellison, Jennifer Garner as Anna McDoogles, Louis C.K. as Greg Kleinschmidt, Rob Lowe as Brad Kessler, Jonah Hill as Frank Fawcett and more.
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