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The Invention of Lying

2009Movie1 h 40 minPG-13

Comedy
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic586.2Rotten Tomatoes56%39%

A hopeful comedy movie about society and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Absurdist Social Satire
  • High Concept Comedy
  • Philosophical Speculation
  • Lighthearted & Wholesome
  • Critique of Religion
  • Ricky Gervais Style
  • Dialogue-Driven Humor
  • Speculative Fiction Lite

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Written by
Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
Produced by
Ricky Gervais, Oly Obst, Lynda Obst
Music by
Tim Atack

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Facts

October 2, 2009 · 1 h 40 min · PG-13

Released
October 2, 2009
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$19 million
Box office
$32 million
Available in
86 countries

Tropes

Humans Are Bastards, Crapsaccharine World, Look Behind You +9

  • Humans Are Bastards
  • Crapsaccharine World
  • Look Behind You
  • Let Them Die Happy
  • Darwinist Desire
  • Lamarck Was Right
  • Deconstructive Parody
  • Narrating the Present
  • Informed Kindness
  • Affectionate Parody
  • Take That!
  • Blatant Lies

12 of 45 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Invention of Lying?"

Questions about The Invention of Lying

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Invention of Lying?

Howdy

In the United States, The Invention of Lying streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 17 other countries.

Is The Invention of Lying worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 58).

Is The Invention of Lying okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Invention of Lying make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly absurd humor (9 of 10) and situational comedy (8 of 10).

Is The Invention of Lying good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does The Invention of Lying use?

Humans Are BastardsCrapsaccharine WorldLook Behind YouLet Them Die HappyDarwinist DesireLamarck Was RightDeconstructive ParodyNarrating the PresentInformed KindnessAffectionate ParodyTake That!Blatant Liesand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Humans Are Bastards, Crapsaccharine World, and Look Behind You.