kinrich30
9/10This was actually a pretty good movie, although given the topic it kind of made you feel bad for one of the characters at the end that you shouldn't really feel bad for.
Reviewed on September 8, 2026
L.I.E.(2001)
6.7(147)1h 37m2001-09-07
DramaCrime
L.I.E. Synopsis
With his mother dead and his father busy at work, Howie feels adrift in his New York suburb. He and his friend Gary spend their time burglarizing their neighbors' homes — until they make the mistake of robbing the house of Big John, a macho former Marine who is also an unrepentant pedophile. He propositions Howie, who declines, but the two eventually develop an unlikely and dangerous friendship.
L.I.E. (2001) is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Cuesta, released on September 7, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox and Billy Kay. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 147 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Cuesta
- Writers:
- Stephen M. Ryder, Gerald Cuesta, Michael Cuesta
- Producers:
- Rene Bastian, Linda Moran, Michael Cuesta
- Cinematographer:
- Romeo Tirone
- Composer:
- Pierre Földes
- Production:
- Alter Ego Entertainment, Belladonna Productions
- Budget:
- $700,000
- Revenue:
- $1,667,192
- Status:
- Released
L.I.E. (2001) Trailer
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L.I.E. Videos & Clips
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L.I.E. - Long Island Expressway ≣ 2001 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
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L.I.E. (2001) Trailer - Starring Paul Dano, Brian Cox
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L.I.E. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Dano
as Howie Blitzer
Bruce Altman
as Marty Blitzer
Brian Cox
as Big John Harrigan
Billy Kay
as Gary
James Costa
as Kevin Cole
- Tony Michael Donnelly
Tony Michael Donnelly
as Brian
Walter Masterson
as Scott
Adam LeFevre
as Elliot
Chance Kelly
as Prison Guard
Marcia DeBonis
as Guidance Counselor
Key crew
Directed by Michael Cuesta, written by Stephen M. Ryder, Gerald Cuesta and Michael Cuesta, produced by Rene Bastian, Linda Moran and Michael Cuesta.
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L.I.E. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 147 ratings.
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L.I.E. – Frequently Asked Questions
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L.I.E. (2001) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in L.I.E.?
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The main cast of L.I.E. (2001) includes Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay and James Costa. The film was directed by Michael Cuesta. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was L.I.E. released?
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L.I.E. was released on September 7, 2001 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is L.I.E. worth watching?
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L.I.E. (2001) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 147 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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