The Invention of Lying (2009)

Movie100minsRated M

TMDB6.2/ 10

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About The Invention of Lying

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.

Year: 2009
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 100mins
Rated: M
Director: Ricky Gervais
Top cast: Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Louis C.K., Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Jeffrey Tambor

The Invention of Lying release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release: 26 November 2009

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Invention of Lying

Ricky Gervaisas Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garneras Anna McDoogles
Louis C.K.as Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob Loweas Brad Kessler
Jonah Hillas Frank Fawcett
Jeffrey Tamboras Anthony James
Fionnula Flanaganas Martha Bellison
Tina Feyas Shelley Bailey
Donna Sorbelloas Anna's Mother
Jason Batemanas Doctor
Philip Seymour Hoffmanas Jim the Bartender
Jimmi Simpsonas Bob
Stephanie Marchas Blonde
Ruben Santiago-Hudsonas Landlord
John Hodgmanas Wedding Overseer

Director: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Writer: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Producer: Dan Lin, Ricky Gervais, Lynda Obst, Oly Obst
Original Music Composer: Tim Atack
Director of Photography: Tim Suhrstedt

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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