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The Invention of Lying

  • 2009
  • PG-13
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
144K
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Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
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ComedyFantasyRomance

A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.A comedy set in a world where no one has ever lied, until a writer seizes the opportunity for personal gain.

  • Directors
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Matthew Robinson
  • Writers
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Matthew Robinson
  • Stars
    • Ricky Gervais
    • Jennifer Garner
    • Jonah Hill
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    144K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,801
    275
    • Directors
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Matthew Robinson
    • Writers
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Matthew Robinson
    • Stars
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Jennifer Garner
      • Jonah Hill
    • 421User reviews
    • 193Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos12

    The Invention of Lying: UK Trailer
    Trailer 2:03
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    The Invention of Lying: "Any Messages?"
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    The Invention Of Lying: I'll Always Be More Successful Than You
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    The Invention Of Lying: Any Messages
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    The Invention Of Lying: You're Fired
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    The Invention Of Lying: It's A Birthday Coupon For Sex
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    The Invention Of Lying: Is She Your Sister
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    The Invention Of Lying: I Want To Ask You Out On Another Date
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    The Invention of Lying
    Interview 0:42
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    Jennifer Garner and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Rob Lowe and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Jennifer Garner and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Jennifer Garner in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Fionnula Flanagan and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Jason Bateman, Fionnula Flanagan, and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Ricky Gervais and Jonah Hill in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Rob Lowe, Jennifer Garner, and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)
    Jennifer Garner and Ricky Gervais in The Invention of Lying (2009)

    Top cast

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    Ricky Gervais
    Ricky Gervais
    • Mark Bellison
    Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner
    • Anna McDoogles
    Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill
    • Frank
    Louis C.K.
    Louis C.K.
    • Greg
    Jeffrey Tambor
    Jeffrey Tambor
    • Anthony
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Martha Bellison
    Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe
    • Brad Kessler
    Tina Fey
    Tina Fey
    • Shelley
    Donna Sorbello
    • Anna's Mother
    Stephanie March
    Stephanie March
    • Blonde
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    Ruben Santiago-Hudson
    • Landlord
    John Hodgman
    John Hodgman
    • Wedding Overseer
    Nate Corddry
    Nate Corddry
    • News Reporter
    Jimmi Simpson
    Jimmi Simpson
    • Bob
    Martin Starr
    Martin Starr
    • Waiter #1
    Jason Bateman
    Jason Bateman
    • Doctor
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Nathan Goldfrappe
    Alton Fitzgerald White
    Alton Fitzgerald White
    • Angelo Badsmith
    • Directors
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Matthew Robinson
    • Writers
      • Ricky Gervais
      • Matthew Robinson
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      When trying to secure Philip Seymour Hoffman for his cameo his agent claimed he was too busy so Ricky Gervais requested his email address and sent him the following: "Dear Philip, will you please appear in my new film? There is very little money involved as I spent the budget on testicular implants, but don't look upon them as my testicles, look at them as our testicles." Phillip Seymour Hoffman couldn't refuse after that.
    • Goofs
      John Hodgman, as the "Wedding Overseer" looks to be wearing a crucifix. However, upon close examination, it is actually a likeness of Mark holding the "two pizza boxes", matching the image behind the "Wedding Overseer".
    • Quotes

      Bob: Hi, I'm Bob I'm the spokesperson for the Coca-Cola company. I'm here today to ask you to continue buying coke. Sure, it's a drink you've been drinking for years, and if you still enjoy it, I'd like to remind you to buy it again sometime soon. It's basically just brown sugar water, we haven't changed the ingredients much lately, so there's nothing new I can tell you about that. We changed the can around a little bit, though. See, the colors here are different there, and we added a polar bear so the kids like us. Coke is very high in sugar and like any high calorie soda it can lead to obesity in children and adults who don't sustain a very healthy diet. So that's it, it's coke. It's very famous, everyone knows it. I'm Bob, I work for coke, and I'm asking you to not stop buying coke. That's all. It's a bit sweet. Thank you.

    • Connections
      Edited into Live Free or Die Hard (Project 12, 8/12) (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Beer Rally
      Courtesy of Killer Tracks

    User reviews421

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    5/10
    A good story wasted
    Started off is if it's going to be one of the best. But, maybe, it was improperly executed. No doubt, here were some good comedy moments. The concept was good but it took the wrong way. It's just a sad story with happy ending. A story which revolves around one clever man and rest all a bunch of dumb people. Could have been a lot more interesting with this super power.
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    • pawanpunjabithewriter
    • Feb 25, 2019

    FAQ2

    • Is "The Invention of Lying" based on a book?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 2, 2009 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Ricky Gervais - Blog
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • This Side of the Truth
    • Filming locations
      • Lowell, Massachusetts, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Radar Pictures
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $18,451,251
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,027,472
      • Oct 4, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $32,406,507
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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