Movie·2009·1h 40m
The Invention of Lying
In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Ricky Gervais, Sue Baden-Powell
Cinematography
Tim Suhrstedt
Music
Tim Atack
Editor
Chris Gill
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
2,337 votes
Where to watch
Region: IN
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Cast
Ricky Gervais
Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner
Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K.
Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Lowe
Brad Kessler
Jonah Hill
Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tambor
Anthony James
Fionnula Flanagan
Martha Bellison
Tina Fey
Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbello
Anna's Mother
Jason Bateman
Doctor
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Jim the Bartender
Jimmi Simpson
Bob
Stephanie March
Blonde
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Landlord
John Hodgman
Wedding Overseer
Nate Corddry
News Reporter
Christopher Guest
Nathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald White
Angelo Badsmith
// crew
Crew
Ricky Gervais
Director, Writer, Producer
Matthew Robinson
Writer, Director
Sue Baden-Powell
Executive Producer
Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis
Executive Producer
Dan Lin
Producer
Lynda Obst
Producer
Tim Suhrstedt
Director of Photography
Terry Dougas
Executive Producer
Tim Atack
Original Music Composer
Oly Obst
Producer
Ted Field
Executive Producer
Chris Gill
Editor
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