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Overview

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6.7/10   4,411 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Ricky Gervais (written by) &
Matthew Robinson (written by)
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Release Date:
2 October 2009 (USA) more
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Tagline:
In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... ...this guy can lie. more
Plot:
A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain. | full synopsis
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Also Known As:
This Side of the Truth (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference.
Runtime:
99 min | Canada:99 min (Toronto International Film Festival)
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USA:PG-13 (certificate #45305) | UK:12A | Ireland:15A | Australia:M
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Stephen Merchant and Shaun Williamson have a brief scene together. Both actors appeared prominently and were something of a double act in Ricky Gervais's earlier project _"Extras" (2005)_ (which Merchant also co-wrote and co-directed with Gervais). more
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Continuity: During Anna's first date with Mark, as she's talking with her mother on her cell phone, her phone jumps from her left to right hand and then back again. more
Quotes:
Talking Head Woman: Wow, I just got done taking the biggest poop of my life. Now what were we eating? more
Movie Connections:
Featured in "The Jay Leno Show: (#1.6)" (2009) more
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Mr Blue Sky more

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18 out of 34 people found the following comment useful.
Wow., 3 October 2009
9/10
Author: Daniel Felts from United States

When I first heard about this movie, I thought "Hey, it's Ricky Gervais from the office! This might be good." I was wrong. It was tremendous. This was one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. It was extremely clever and just amazingly silly. The trailer does not show the best or funniest parts like some people say. And although there are some slow parts,(That's why its a 9) it makes up for it in clever humor. To fully enjoy this flick, make sure you walk into the theater with a smile and a attitude that says "I'm going to lol at this movie". If you walk in there and say "This better be good" and be skeptical about everything. then don't see it. But if you like Ricky, and have a great sense of humor, I'm sure you will enjoy this.

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