L.I.E. (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2001, L.I.E. is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Cuesta, running about 97 minutes. “On the Long Island Expressway there are lanes going east, lanes going west, and lanes going straight to hell.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the space of a week, Howie loses nearly everything and everyone he knows and is left to navigate his adolescence virtually unsupervised.
Who’s in it. L.I.E. stars Paul Dano as Howie Blitzer, Bruce Altman as Marty Blitzer, Brian Cox as Big John Harrigan and Billy Kay as Gary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, L.I.E. has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.7M 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 L.I.E. page.
If you liked it. Fans of L.I.E. tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch L.I.E. (2001)?
- In US, L.I.E. 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 L.I.E. worth watching?
- L.I.E. holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in L.I.E.?
- L.I.E. stars Paul Dano, Bruce Altman, Brian Cox, Billy Kay and James Costa.
- When was L.I.E. released?
- L.I.E. was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.