Name: Yesterday Was a Lie
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 2009-12-11
Duration: 1 h 29 min
Cast: Chase Masterson, John Newton, Kipleigh Brown, Mik Scriba, Nathan Mobley

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Hoyle, a girl with a sharp mind and a weakness for bourbon, finds herself on the trail of a reclusive genius. Along the way, her reality becomes disconnected and surreal. Her loyal partner and an ethereal lounge singer help her along the way, but ultimately she must turn within and confront her own shadow.

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December 11, 2009 · 1 h 29 min · PG

Released: December 11, 2009
Runtime: 1 h 29 min
Age rating: PG
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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Where can I stream Yesterday Was a Lie?

In the United States, Yesterday Was a Lie streams on Midnight Pulp and IndiePix Unlimited, and it is free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Yesterday Was a Lie worth watching?

65

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is Yesterday Was a Lie okay for kids?

PG

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

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