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Lying to Be Perfect

2010Movie1 h 29 min

59
DecentGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Nola Devlin is an unassuming, frumpy magazine editor who is overlooked and teased by her coworkers. Though, when she is behind the glow and anonymity of her computer screen, she becomes the famous advice columnist Belinda Apple. Nola’s friends, tired of being overworked and overweight, band together to create the Cinderella Pact, vowing to lose pounds by following the advice of Belinda Apple. When her secret identity is threatened, Nola is forced to take her own alter ego’s advice. But, as the group of friends drops dress sizes, their real issues are exposed, and better-than-expected life changes begin to blossom.

Feels like

  • Feel-Good Romance
  • Body Positivity
  • Friendship & Empowerment
  • Situational Comedy
  • Heartwarming
  • Pop Culture References
  • Inspirational
  • Transformation Story

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Gary Harvey
Written by
Nancey Silvers
Produced by
Harvey Kahn

Everyone

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Facts

June 7, 2010 · 1 h 29 min · Comedy, TV Movie

Released
June 7, 2010
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Comedy, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
Canada, United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Lying to Be Perfect?"

Questions about Lying to Be Perfect

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lying to Be Perfect?

It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lying to Be Perfect worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.8).

Is Lying to Be Perfect okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Lying to Be Perfect make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Lying to Be Perfect?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.