CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 40m · PG-13
The Invention of Lying

In a world where everyone can only tell the truth... This guy can lie.

62%(2,436)IMDbComedyFantasyRomance

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.

Directed byRicky Gervais, Matthew Robinson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
October 2, 2009
Budget
$18,500,000
Revenue
$32,400,000
Studios
MRC1821 PicturesRadar Pictures

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The Invention of Lying (2009) Official Trailer - Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner Movie HD

The Invention of Lying (2009) Official Trailer - Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner Movie HD

The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical Trailer

The Invention of Lying - Original Theatrical Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Ricky Gervais

Ricky Gervais

Mark Bellison

Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Garner

Anna McDoogles

Louis C.K.

Louis C.K.

Greg Kleinschmidt

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Brad Kessler

Jonah Hill

Jonah Hill

Frank Fawcett

Jeffrey Tambor

Jeffrey Tambor

Anthony James

Fionnula Flanagan

Fionnula Flanagan

Martha Bellison

Tina Fey

Tina Fey

Shelley Bailey

Donna Sorbello

Donna Sorbello

Anna's Mother

Jason Bateman

Jason Bateman

Doctor

Creative team
Directed by
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Matthew Robinson
Matthew Robinson
Written by
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais
Matthew Robinson
Matthew Robinson
Produced by
Dan Lin
Dan Lin
Ricky Gervais
Ricky Gervais

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