The Invention of Lying

Where to Watch The Invention of Lying (2009) (Legally)

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.
Oct 2, 2009 US 100 min M
6.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 333 votes
Comedy Fantasy Romance
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (2009), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Comedy, Fantasy, Romance space and is paced for about 100 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.2/10 from about 2,333 votes.

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Topics & keywords

lie, religion, lies

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
as Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner
as Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K.
Louis C.K.
as Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe
as Brad Kessler
Jonah Hill
Jonah Hill
as Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tambor
Jeffrey Tambor
as Anthony James
Fionnula Flanagan
Fionnula Flanagan
as Martha Bellison
Tina Fey
Tina Fey
as Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbello
Donna Sorbello
as Anna's Mother
Jason Bateman
Jason Bateman
as Doctor