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The Invention of Lying (2009)

PG_13  100 min  -  Comedy | Fantasy | Romance   -  2 October 2009 (USA)
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A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Ricky Gervais ...
Jennifer Garner ...
Jonah Hill ...
Louis C.K. ...
Jeffrey Tambor ...
Fionnula Flanagan ...
Rob Lowe ...
Tina Fey ...
Donna Sorbello Donna Sorbello ...
Stephanie March ...
Ruben Santiago-Hudson ...
John Hodgman ...
Nathan Corddry ...
News Reporter (as Nate Corddry)
Jimmi Simpson ...
Bob
Martin Starr ...
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Storyline

It's a world where everyone tells the truth - and just about anything they're thinking. Mark Bellison is a screenwriter, about to be fired. He's short and chunky with a flat nose - a genetic pool that means he won't get to first base with Anna, the woman he loves. At a bank, on the spur of the moment he blurts out a fib, with eye-popping results. Then, when his mother's on her deathbed, frightened of the eternal void awaiting her, Mark invents fiction. The hospital staff overhear his description of Heaven, believe every word, and tell others. Soon Mark is a prophet, his first inventive screenplay makes him rich, and he's basically a good guy. But will that be enough for Anna? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Deathbed | Love | Hospital | Genetics | Truth  | See more »

Taglines:

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth,.....he's just invented the lie! See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Fantasy | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language including some sexual material and a drug reference See all certifications »

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site | Ricky Gervais - Blog | See more »

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Invenção da Mentira See more »

Filming Locations:

Boston, Massachusetts, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$18,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$7,027,472 (USA) (4 October 2009) (1707 Screens)

Gross:

$18,439,082 (USA) (13 December 2009)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Was originally titled "This Side Of The Truth". See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Greg and Mark are being pulled over by the motorcycle cop, the rearward shot clearly shows that they are on a 4 lane street with buildings on each side, and he stops in the left lane near the center line. But in the remainder of the scene they are stopped in the right lane of a long bridge. Also, the lights on the police motorcycle are still flashing as the officer walks up to confront the driver of the car. Later in the scene, the lights on the motorcycle are not on anymore. See more »

Quotes

Mark Bellison: [calling Anna] Hi, this is Mark.
Anna McDoogles: Oh, hi Mark. Didn't you get my email?
Mark Bellison: The one about being not good enough for you?
Anna McDoogles: That's the one.
Mark Bellison: Yeah, got that. Cheers.
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Connections

Featured in "The Jay Leno Show: Episode #1.6" (2009) See more »

Soundtracks

"Do Anything You Wanna Do"
(1977)
Written by Eddie Hollis and Graeme Douglas
Performed by Eddie and the Hot Rods
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd.
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »