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The Good Lie

2014Movie1 h 50 minPG-13

Drama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic657.1Rotten Tomatoes85%82%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Miracles are made by people who refuse to stop believing.

A young refugee of the Sudanese Civil War who wins a lottery for relocation to the United States with three other lost boys. Encountering the modern world for the first time, they develop an unlikely friendship with a brash American woman assigned to help them, but the young man struggles to adjust to this new life and his feelings of guilt about the brother he left behind.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Refugee Story
  • Cultural Adaptation
  • Humanitarian
  • Found Family
  • Emotional Journey
  • Hopeful & Inspiring
  • Resilience
  • Social Commentary

Cast

24 of 30

Crew

Directed by
Philippe Falardeau
Written by
Margaret Nagle
Produced by
Thad Luckinbill, Ron Howard, Brian Grazer
Music by
Martin Léon

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Facts

September 10, 2014 · 1 h 50 min · PG-13

Released
September 10, 2014
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
India, Kenya, United States
Budget
$20 million
Box office
$3 million
Available in
54 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Good Lie?"

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Where can I stream The Good Lie?

The RokuKanopyPlex

In the United States, The Good Lie is free with ads on The Roku, Kanopy, and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 34 other countries.

Is The Good Lie worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 65).

Is The Good Lie okay for kids?

PG-13

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

Is The Good Lie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was The Good Lie a box office flop?

Budget$20 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $20 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 17% of its budget.