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The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.

20096.21h 40m

Overview

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.

Directed by Ricky Gervais
Written by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Produced by Dan Lin, Ricky Gervais, Lynda Obst
Box OfficeBudget: $18.5MRevenue: $32.4M

Top Cast

Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Mark Bellison

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Anna McDoogles

Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.

Greg Kleinschmidt

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Brad Kessler

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Frank Fawcett

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Anthony James

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Martha Bellison

Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Shelley Bailey

Donna Sorbello

Donna Sorbello

Anna's Mother

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Doctor

Themes & Keywords

liereligionlies

About The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying is a comedy, fantasy, romance film released in 2009 exploring themes of lie, religion, lies. Directed by Ricky Gervais, it stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K.. 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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