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White Lie

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2019 | 96 min | Drama

Saturday Specialearly rating

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Katie Arneson is faking cancer. A university dance major, Katie's falsified diagnosis and counterfeit fundraising have transformed her into a campus celebrity surrounded by the supportive community she's always dreamed of. But now dependent on a bursary for sick students to maintain her ruse, Katie learns the funding is in jeopardy unless she can provide copies of her medical records within the week.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    4 wins and 5 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 9K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Yonah Lewis, Calvin Thomas

  • Kacey RohlKatie Arneson
  • Amber AndersonJennifer Ellis
  • Martin DonovanDoug Arneson
  • Connor JessupOwen
  • Thomas OlajideDr. Jabari Jordan
  • Christine HorneJulia Stansfield
  • Sharon LewisColette
  • Darrin BakerDr. Becker
  • Vanessa MatsuiHeather Sheer
  • Lanette WareDr. Platt