The Color of Lies

1999Movie1 h 53 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score

A nerve-racking, slow-burning crime movie about everyday modern life and the mind.

Good for teens · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

In a small Breton town, a 10-year-old girl is found murdered. René, her art teacher, a professional painter, is the last person to have seen her alive. The inspector in charge of the investigation immediately questions him. In this small provincial town where people all know each other and regularly meet at the Bar des Amis, René is increasingly unsettled by the other inhabitants' suspicions and by the inspector's investigation. Children stop coming to him for lessons. His wife, Viviane, a district nurse, protects him and supports him with her love. However, a self-centred media-star writer adds to René's confusion...

Feels like

  • Psychological Thriller
  • French Crime Drama
  • Small-Town Paranoia
  • Slow-Burn Mystery
  • Media Critique
  • Character Study
  • Atmospheric Tension
  • Provincial Noir
  • Social Isolation

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Directed by
Claude Chabrol
Produced by
Marin Karmitz

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Facts

January 13, 1999 · 1 h 53 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 13, 1999
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
10 countries

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Where can I stream The Color of Lies?

In the United States, The Color of Lies streams on ARROW. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Color of Lies worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (62).

Is The Color of Lies good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Color of Lies in English?

French

No, it was made in French.