White Lies

1997·Movie
1h 34min
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.8Metacritic90–Rotten Tomatoes–67%

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody5

World

Everyday modern life and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

A museum worker pretends to be an artist in order to impress women. When an attractive assistant director of a SoHo art gallery overhears him, she offers to exhibit his work. He plays along, which leads to a series of complications following his newfound double life. He starts falling in love with the assistant director, but her art critic fiancé grows suspicious.
Art World SatireRomantic ComedyShowbiz DeceptionIndie FilmNew York City SettingCharacter-DrivenRelationship DynamicsLightheartedDeception

Crew

Directed by:
Ken Selden, Liz Barcia
Written by:
Ken Selden, Christopher Mensel, Paul Chart
Produced by:
Arthur Cohn, Meredith Jacobson Marciano, Craig Markey
Composed by:
Lee Dichter, Stuart Emanuel, Laurel Bridges

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about White Lies

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Where can I stream White Lies legally?

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White Lies is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is White Lies worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53/100 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 90). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is White Lies rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is White Lies?

1 h 34 min

White Lies runs 1 h 34 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on White Lies?

Critics90
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate White Lies higher (90) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is White Lies in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch White Lies?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for White Lies in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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