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The Invention of Lying

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2009 | 100 min | Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    56% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.2 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $33 million worldwide on a $19 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 208K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson

  • 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