The Lie (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2011, The Lie is a comedy and drama film directed by Joshua Leonard, running about 80 minutes. “He's about to have a moment of truth.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A man's life is altered unexpectedly after telling a lie to get out of work.
Who’s in it. The Lie stars Alia Shawkat as Seven, Kelli Garner as Brianna, Mark Webber as Tank and Jane Adams as Dr. Bentel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Lie has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lie (2011)?
- In US, The Lie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lie worth watching?
- The Lie holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lie?
- The Lie stars Alia Shawkat, Kelli Garner, Mark Webber, Jane Adams and James Ransone.
- When was The Lie released?
- The Lie was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.