The Lie
Seen it?2018 | 95 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.4 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A father and daughter are on their way to dance camp when they spot the girl's best friend on the side of the road. When they stop to offer the friend a ride, their good intentions soon result in terrible consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 124K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Veena Sud
- Peter SarsgaardJay Logan
- Mireille EnosRebecca Logan
- Joey KingKayla Logan
- Cas AnvarSam Ifrani
- Patti KimDetective Kenji Tagata
- Nicholas LeaDetective Rodney Barnes
- Devery JacobsBrittany Ifrani
- Dani KindTrini
- Alan van SprangGreg
- Rodrigo Fernandez-StollBand Member