Having Lied Once

1988Movie1 h 36 min

58
DecentGoodWatch score
58
DecentGoodWatch score

Summary

Set in the Soviet Union, the film is a chronicle of a life of one successful artist: his family, his friends, his clients, and his artworks.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Directed by
Vladimir Bortko

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Facts

February 2, 1988 · 1 h 36 min · Drama, Romance

Released
February 2, 1988
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Having Lied Once worth watching?"

Questions about Having Lied Once

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Having Lied Once worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Having Lied Once okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Having Lied Once good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Having Lied Once plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Having Lied Once in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.