The Invention of Lying(2009)
In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.
The Invention of Lying 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.
The Invention of Lying (2009) is a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Ricky Gervais, released on October 2, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K. and Rob Lowe. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 2,402 ratings.
- Director:
- Ricky Gervais
- Writers:
- Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
- Producers:
- Dan Lin, Lynda Obst, Ricky Gervais
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Suhrstedt
- Composer:
- Tim Atack
- Production:
- MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures
- Budget:
- $18,500,000
- Revenue:
- $32,400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Invention of Lying (2009) Trailer
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The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical Trailer
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The Invention of Lying Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Ricky Gervais, written by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson, produced by Dan Lin, Lynda Obst and Ricky Gervais.
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The Invention of Lying Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 2,402 ratings.
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The Invention of Lying – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Invention of Lying online?
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The Invention of Lying (2009) 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 Invention of Lying?
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The main cast of The Invention of Lying (2009) includes Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe and Jonah Hill. The film was directed by Ricky Gervais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Invention of Lying released?
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The Invention of Lying was released on October 2, 2009 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Invention of Lying worth watching?
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The Invention of Lying (2009) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 2,402 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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