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The Invention of Lying

PG-1320091h 40mRicky Gervais,Matthew Robinson
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 56% · Metacritic 58

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

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.

ComedyFantasyRomance
ScreenwriterLieInventionHeavenRomcomRomanceWealthFameReligionLies

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Invention of Lying (2009) about?

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.

Who stars in The Invention of Lying?

The Invention of Lying stars Ricky Gervais (Mark Bellison), Jennifer Garner (Anna McDoogles), Louis C.K. (Greg Kleinschmidt), Rob Lowe (Brad Kessler), Jonah Hill (Frank Fawcett). The film was directed by Ricky Gervais.

How long is The Invention of Lying?

The Invention of Lying has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Invention of Lying worth watching?

The Invention of Lying holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 56. Fans of Comedy, Fantasy, Romance are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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