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2009
  • Comedy
  • Fantasy
  • Romance

The Invention of Lying

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... this guy can lie.
Runtime
1h 40m
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Countries
  • US
  • United States
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Languages
  • en
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.

Crew
Matthew Robinson
Director Writer
Ricky Gervais
Director Writer
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Cast
Ricky Gervais
Mark Bellison
Jennifer Garner
Anna McDoogles
Jonah Hill
Frank Fawcett
Louis C. K.
Greg Kleinschmidt
Jeffrey Tambor
Anthony James
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Oct. 2, 2009
  • Original Language
    English
  • Budget
    $ 18,500,000
  • Revenue
    $ 32,400,000
  • Web
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  • Production Companies
    • 1821 Pictures
    • Lin Pictures
    • Lynda Obst Productions
    • MRC
    • Radar Pictures
    • Warner Bros. Pictures
    • Wintergreen Productions

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