The Armstrong Lie(2013)
The world wanted to believe him. So did the camera.
The Armstrong Lie Synopsis
In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong's comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong's confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, "I didn't live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one."
The Armstrong Lie (2013) is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, released on September 8, 2013 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu and Reed Albergotti. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 140 ratings.
- Director:
- Alex Gibney
- Writers:
- Alex Gibney
- Producers:
- Matt Tolmach, Alex Gibney, Frank Marshall
- Cinematographer:
- Maryse Alberti
- Composer:
- David Kahne
- Production:
- Jigsaw Productions, Matt Tolmach Productions, The Kennedy/Marshall Company
- Revenue:
- $383,294
- Status:
- Released
The Armstrong Lie (2013) Trailer
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The Armstrong Lie Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Armstrong Lie.
The Armstrong Lie | Official Trailer #2 HD (2013)
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The Armstrong Lie | Official Trailer HD (2013)
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Exclusive: Deleted Scene From 'The Armstrong Lie'
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The Armstrong Lie Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lance Armstrong
as Self
Betsy Andreu
as Self
Frankie Andreu
as Self
- Reed Albergotti
Reed Albergotti
as Self
- Johan Bruyneel
Johan Bruyneel
as Self
- Daniel Coyle
Daniel Coyle
as Self
- Michele Ferrari
Michele Ferrari
as Self
Michael Bloomberg
as Self (archive footage)
Anderson Cooper
as Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
as Self (archive footage)
Oprah Winfrey
as Self (archive footage)
Alex Gibney
as Self - Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Alex Gibney, written by Alex Gibney, produced by Matt Tolmach, Alex Gibney and Frank Marshall.
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The Armstrong Lie Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 140 ratings.
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The Armstrong Lie – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie online?
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The Armstrong Lie (2013) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Armstrong Lie?
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The main cast of The Armstrong Lie (2013) includes Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Reed Albergotti and Johan Bruyneel. The film was directed by Alex Gibney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Armstrong Lie released?
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The Armstrong Lie was released on September 8, 2013 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is The Armstrong Lie worth watching?
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The Armstrong Lie (2013) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 140 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Armstrong Lie?
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Yes. The official The Armstrong Lie trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.