The Good Lie 2014
(0:0.0) /10
56 Reviews
59%
Gummy
89%
SplatA young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Carrie Davis
as Jack
as Mamere
as Jeremiah
as Matt
as Dr. Monyang
as Pamela Lowi
as Dave
as Nick Costas
as Jenny
Director:
Writer:
Margaret Nagle
Stars:
Reese Witherspoon, Corey Stoll, Arnold Oceng, Ger Duany, Thad Luckinbill, Afemo Omilami, Sarah Baker, Joshua Mikel, Mike Pniewski, Lindsey Garrett,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2014 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
View all
“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
View all
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 Good Lie
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Carrie Davis
as Jack
as Mamere
as Jeremiah
as Matt
as Dr. Monyang
as Pamela Lowi
as Dave
as Nick Costas
as Jenny
as Paul
as Abital
as Theo
as INS Agent
as Young Mamere
as Young Theo
as Young Jeremiah
as Young Paul
as Young Abital
as Young Gabriel
as Young Daniel
as Young Simon
as Boy (River of Children)
as James
as Reverend Trutner
as Frank
as Karl
as INS Boston
as INS Kansas City
as Roger
as Erin Sullivan
as Man in English Class
as Sari Woman in English Class
as Homeless Woman
as INS Clerk
as Police Officer
as Reed
as Fargo Boy
as Swedish Official
as Majok
as Bracelet Soldier
as Soldier
as Toby
as Refugee Worker
as U.N. Worker
as Guinea Worm Girl
as Village Mother
as Processing Office Woman
as Immigration Official
as Immigration Official #2
as INS Official
as Food Worker
as Party Guest
as Abital's Mother
as Becky
as Professor (uncredited)
as Professor (uncredited)
Produced by
Related Movies to
Skyfall: Quantum of Spectre
oblivion (2012)
8.1 /10
Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Philippe Falardeau
into the wild (2014)
7.8 /10
As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world, he teams up with a fellow Avenger and S.H.I.E.L.D agent, Black Widow, to battle a new threat...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Anthony Russo,Joe Russo
blade runner (2015)
7.3 /10
Armed with a super-suit with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, cat burglar Scott Lang must embrace his inner hero and help...
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Peyton Reed
Stars: Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas
Mulholland pride (2013)
7.2 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Shane Black
skyfall: evil of boss (2013)
7.0 /10
When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.
Run Time: 2h21’ . MMPA: PG-13 . Release: 1 May 2015
Director: Alan Taylor