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The Lie

  • 20112011
  • RR
  • 1h 20min
IMDb RATING
5.1/10
708
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The Lie (2011)
A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.
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A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.

IMDb RATING
5.1/10
708
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Joshua Leonard
  • Writers
    • T. Coraghessan Boyle(short story)
    • Jeff Feuerzeig(additional material)
    • Joshua Leonard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joshua Leonard
    • Jess Weixler
    • Kelli Garner
Top credits
  • Director
    • Joshua Leonard
  • Writers
    • T. Coraghessan Boyle(short story)
    • Jeff Feuerzeig(additional material)
    • Joshua Leonard(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Joshua Leonard
    • Jess Weixler
    • Kelli Garner
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 7User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

    Videos1

    U.S. Version
    Trailer 2:15
    U.S. Version

    Photos13

    Joshua Leonard and Jess Weixler in The Lie (2011)
    Joshua Leonard in The Lie (2011)
    Jess Weixler in The Lie (2011)
    Joshua Leonard in The Lie (2011)
    Mark Webber and Jess Weixler in The Lie (2011)
    The Lie (2011)
    Joshua Leonard, Mark Webber, and Jess Weixler in The Lie (2011)
    Duncan Birmingham, Cy Carter, Angela Trimbur, and Mary Rohlich at an event for The Lie (2011)
    Kirk Baltz, Jeff Feuerzeig, Joshua Leonard, Mark Webber, Jess Weixler, and Tipper Newton at an event for The Lie (2011)
    Joshua Leonard and Jess Weixler at an event for The Lie (2011)
    Joshua Leonard, Mark Webber, and Jess Weixler at an event for The Lie (2011)
    The Lie (2011)

    Top cast

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    Joshua Leonard
    Joshua Leonard
    • Lonnieas Lonnie
    Jess Weixler
    Jess Weixler
    • Cloveras Clover
    Kelli Garner
    Kelli Garner
    • Briannaas Brianna
    Alia Shawkat
    Alia Shawkat
    • Sevenas Seven
    Mark Webber
    Mark Webber
    • Tankas Tank
    Jane Adams
    Jane Adams
    • Dr. Bentelas Dr. Bentel
    James Ransone
    James Ransone
    • Weaselas Weasel
    Kirk Baltz
    Kirk Baltz
    • Joelas Joel
    Gerry Bednob
    Gerry Bednob
    • Radkoas Radko
    Tipper Newton
    Tipper Newton
    • Jeannieas Jeannie
    Matthew Newton
    Matthew Newton
    • Steveas Steve
    Allison Anders
    Allison Anders
    • Allisonas Allison
    Lola Blanc
    Lola Blanc
    • Green-Eyed Girlas Green-Eyed Girl
    • (as Kandice Melonakos)
    Holly Woodlawn
    Holly Woodlawn
    • Cherryas Cherry
    Mike McColl
    Mike McColl
    • Tedas Ted
    • (as Michael McColl)
    Germaine Mozel Sims
    • Dineras Diner
    Gwyn Fawcett
    Gwyn Fawcett
    • Maryas Mary
    • Director
      • Joshua Leonard
    • Writers
      • T. Coraghessan Boyle(short story)
      • Jeff Feuerzeig(additional material)
      • Joshua Leonard(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.
    cowritten and directed by startwo word titleaspiring musicianhusband wife relationshiplos angeles california23 more
    • Plot summary
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    • Taglines
      • He's about to have a moment of truth.
    • Genre
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for language and some drug use
    • Parents guide

    User reviews7

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    Ouch! Shamefully painful.
    As somebody to whom honesty is extremely important, I found the main part of this film incredibly uncomfortable to watch. But if anything it has given me pity for liars rather than contempt because, as this goes some way to illustrate, the disintegration of the soul is at stake.

    As well as the morality and consequences of lying, it also questions how faithful we are to our principles in the face of stark reality.

    On a lighter note, it's hardly worth posting as a goof, but why would anybody use a baby monitor when the baby is asleep in a tent just a few yards away? And there is no IMDb credit for Violet Long who portrays Xana - without whom there would be no story and little to feel good about!
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    • okulo
    • Feb 3, 2012

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Das Films
      • Perception Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,000
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,000
      • Nov 20, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,000
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 20min
    • Color
      • Color

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