
Lie
Seen it?2009 | 10 min | Drama, History
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With mixed reviews and soft box office, 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 history buffs. If you loved Belfast, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1968 Dennis Wilson of The Beach Boys met a dynamic and passionate singer/songwriter and introduced him to Hollywood. The two set out to record that artist's first professional album. The album became known as LIE. In 1969 this artist achieved incredible fame, but not for his music. The artist's name was Charles Manson.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
Mixed reviews
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 58K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Vaughn Juares
- Ryan KiserCharles Manson
- Joseph Andrew SchneiderDennis Wilson