The Armstrong Lie (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2013, The Armstrong Lie is a documentary film directed by Alex Gibney, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s about. In 2009, Alex Gibney was hired to make a film about Lance Armstrong’s comeback to cycling. The project was shelved when the doping scandal erupted, and re-opened after Armstrong’s confession. The Armstrong Lie picks up in 2013 and presents a riveting, insider's view of the unraveling of one of the most extraordinary stories in the history of sports. As Lance Armstrong says himself, “I didn’t live a lot of lies, but I lived one big one.”
Who’s in it. The Armstrong Lie stars Lance Armstrong as Himself, Betsy Andreu as Herself, Frankie Andreu as Himself and Reed Albergotti as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Armstrong Lie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $383.3K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Armstrong Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Armstrong Lie tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Armstrong Lie (2013)?
- In US, The Armstrong Lie is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Armstrong Lie worth watching?
- The Armstrong Lie holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Armstrong Lie?
- The Armstrong Lie stars Lance Armstrong, Betsy Andreu, Frankie Andreu, Reed Albergotti and Johan Bruyneel.
- When was The Armstrong Lie released?
- The Armstrong Lie was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.