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The Invention of Lying
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The Invention of Lying

2009-10-02 · 100 min · ★ 6.2

Comedy · Fantasy · Romance

Set in a world where the concept of lying doesn't exist, a loser changes his lot when he invents lying and uses it to get ahead.

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Directors
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Production companies
MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,500,000
Revenue
USD 32,400,000

Top Cast

Ricky GervaisRicky GervaisMark Bellison
Jennifer GarnerJennifer GarnerAnna McDoogles
Louis C.K.Louis C.K.Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob LoweRob LoweBrad Kessler
Jonah HillJonah HillFrank Fawcett
Jeffrey TamborJeffrey TamborAnthony James
Fionnula FlanaganFionnula FlanaganMartha Bellison
Tina FeyTina FeyShelley Bailey
Donna SorbelloDonna SorbelloAnna's Mother
Jason BatemanJason BatemanDoctor
Philip Seymour HoffmanPhilip Seymour HoffmanJim the Bartender
Jimmi SimpsonJimmi SimpsonBob
Stephanie MarchStephanie MarchBlonde
Ruben Santiago-HudsonRuben Santiago-HudsonLandlord
John HodgmanJohn HodgmanWedding Overseer
Nate CorddryNate CorddryNews Reporter
Christopher GuestChristopher GuestNathan Goldfrappe
Alton Fitzgerald WhiteAlton Fitzgerald WhiteAngelo Badsmith
Edward NortonEdward NortonCop
Shaun WilliamsonShaun WilliamsonRichard Bellison

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