The Invention of Lying 2009
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SplatSet 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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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Mark Bellison
as Anna McDoogles
as Greg Kleinschmidt
as Brad Kessler
as Frank Fawcett
as Anthony James
as Martha Bellison
as Shelley Bailey
as Anna's Mother
as Doctor
Director:
Writer:
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Stars:
Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Jeffrey Tambor, Fionnula Flanagan, Tina Fey, Donna Sorbello, Jason Bateman,
Genres:
Comedy,Fantasy,Romance
Release Date:
2009 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
100 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Invention of Lying
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Mark Bellison
as Anna McDoogles
as Greg Kleinschmidt
as Brad Kessler
as Frank Fawcett
as Anthony James
as Martha Bellison
as Shelley Bailey
as Anna's Mother
as Doctor
as Jim the Bartender
as Bob
as Blonde
as Landlord
as Wedding Overseer
as News Reporter
as Nathan Goldfrappe
as Angelo Badsmith
as Cop
as Richard Bellison
as Man at the Door
as Homeless Man
as Bank Teller
as Arguing Girlfriend
as Arguing Boyfriend
as Waiter #1
as Waiter #2
as Waiter at Fancy Restaurant
as Assistant
as Short Fat Brian
as Son
as Nurse #1
as Nurse #2
as Person #1
as Person #2
as Person #3
as Person #4
as Yelling Man
as Man #7
as Man #8
as Young Man
as Man #1
as Man #2
as Man #3
as Man #4
as Man #5
as Man #6
as Receptionist
as Woman #1
as Woman #2
as Woman #3
as Woman #4
as Woman #5
as Woman #6
as Woman #7
as Elderly #1
as Elderly #2
as Elderly #3
as Woman in Business Suit
as Crying Man
as Cocktail Waitress
as Pit Man
as Roulette Dealer
as Chip Woman
as Shouting Man
as Tour Guide
as Hostess in La Bonisera
as Blue Collar Guy
as Tourist #1
as Secretary
as Bully Kid
as Talking Head Woman
as Talking Head Woman
as Talking Head Man
as Casino Gambler (uncredited)
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