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The Invention of Lying

The Invention of Lying

2009PG-131h 40m

Comedy
Fantasy
Romance

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

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.

Director: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Writers: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Music: Tim Atack
Cinematography: Tim Suhrstedt
Rated: PG-13 · Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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Cast

Ricky GervaisMark Bellison
Jennifer GarnerAnna McDoogles
Louis C.K.Greg Kleinschmidt
Rob LoweBrad Kessler
Jonah HillFrank Fawcett
Jeffrey TamborAnthony James
Fionnula FlanaganMartha Bellison
Tina FeyShelley Bailey
Donna SorbelloAnna's Mother
Jason BatemanDoctor

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