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The Good Lie

PG-1320141h 50mPhilippe Falardeau
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 65

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"Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing."

A 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.

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RefugeeKansas, UsaSudanese

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Good Lie (2014) about?

A 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.

Who stars in The Good Lie?

The Good Lie stars Reese Witherspoon (Carrie Davis), Corey Stoll (Jack), Arnold Oceng (Mamere), Ger Duany (Jeremiah), Thad Luckinbill (Matt). The film was directed by Philippe Falardeau.

How long is The Good Lie?

The Good Lie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2014. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Good Lie worth watching?

The Good Lie holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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