The Invention of Lying (2009)
Tagline: In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.
Overview: 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.
Release Date: 2 October 2009
Runtime: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy and Romance
Language: English
Company: MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures, Focus Features and Warner Bros. Pictures
Status: Released
Writer: Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson
Director: Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson
Producer: Ricky Gervais, Dan Lin, Oly Obst and Lynda Obst
Vote Average: 7.1
Vote Count: 2136
Country: United States of America
Budget: $18,500,000.00
Revenue: $32,400,000.00
Visit: Official The Invention of Lying Website
Trailers
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Cast
Actor Name |
Character Name |
Guy Strauss | Pit Man |
Jake Watkins | Bully Kid |
Stephen Merchant | Man at the Door |
Mitchell Roche | Talking Head Man |
Philip Seymour Hoffman | Jim the Bartender |
Donald Foley | Yelling Man |
Gene Amoroso | Man #5 |
Donna Sorbello | Anna's Mother |
Nada Despotovich | Nurse #2 |
Joe Wong | Man #2 |
Ruben Santiago-Hudson | Landlord |
Arnie Burton | Waiter at Fancy Restaurant |
Toni Saladna | Cocktail Waitress |
Brett Cramp | Crying Man |
Paul Donlon | Elderly #1 |
Nate Corddry | News Reporter |
Mauriel Gould | Elderly #2 |
Ricky Gervais | Mark Bellison |
Tate Ellington | Waiter #2 |
John Hodgman | Wedding Overseer |
Joe Stapleton | Man #8 |
Jessica Baade | Person #2 |
Ashlie Atkinson | Bank Teller |
Patrick Shea | Man #7 |
Christopher Guest | Nathan Goldfrappe |
Luz Alexandra Ramos | Chip Woman |
Eric André | Man #4 |
Stephanie March | Blonde |
Fionnula Flanagan | Martha Bellison |
Ken Cheeseman | Shouting Man |
Louis C.K. | Greg Kleinschmidt |
Valerie Hager | Talking Head Woman |
Tina Fey | Shelley Bailey |
Jason Bateman | Doctor |
Alison Quinn | Talking Head Woman |
Martin Starr | Waiter #1 |
Roz Ryan | Nurse #1 |
Armen Garo | Man #6 |
Jennifer Garner | Anna McDoogles |
Ellen Colton | Woman #3 |
Rob Lowe | Brad Kessler |
Mary Klug | Elderly #3 |
John Franchi | Casino Gambler (uncredited) |
Celeste Oliva | Secretary |
Shaun Williamson | Richard Bellison |
Nydia Calon | Woman #6 |
Douglass Bowen Flynn | Tourist #1 |
Matt Stadelmann | Arguing Boyfriend |
Dennis Lemoine | Young Man |
Hope Farley | Woman #7 |
Conner Rayburn | Son |
Jared Voss | Person #1 |
Layla Hosseini | Woman #4 |
Jeffrey Tambor | Anthony James |
Erica Newhall | Woman #5 |
Lisa Paige Robinson | Arguing Girlfriend |
David Pittu | Tour Guide |
Edward Norton | Cop |
Christine Mascott | Woman #2 |
Elena Wohl | Person #3 |
Danielle Perry | Hostess in La Bonisera |
Alton Fitzgerald White | Angelo Badsmith |
Rachel Harker | Woman in Business Suit |
Dreama Walker | Receptionist |
Joseph Badalucco Jr. | Blue Collar Guy |
Lance Norris | Man #1 |
Collin Knight | Man #3 |
Cole Jensen | Short Fat Brian |
Bobby Moynihan | Assistant |
Brigid O'Connor | Woman #1 |
Jimmi Simpson | Bob |
Jonah Hill | Frank Fawcett |
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Ratings
7.1/10 based on 2136 votes.
Review
The Invention of Lying is a genres film blending Comedy, Fantasy and Romance themes with strong direction from Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson. Produced under MRC, 1821 Pictures, Lynda Obst Productions, Radar Pictures, Focus Features and Warner Bros. Pictures, the movie runs 1 hour and 40 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At 123movies.plus, it stands out as a highlight of 2 October 2009 cinema.
FAQs
Q: When is the Invention of Lying releasing?
A: The release date is 2 October 2009.
Q: What is the runtime of Invention of Lying?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Q: What is the genre of the Invention of Lying?
A: It falls into Comedy, Fantasy and Romance genres.
Q: Who wrote the Invention of Lying?
A: The Invention of Lying is written by Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson.
Q: Who directed the Invention of Lying?
A: Ricky Gervais and Matthew Robinson directed the Invention of Lying.