Living a Lie (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film
Released in 1991, Living a Lie is a drama and tv movie film directed by Larry Shaw, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Way out west, it's a moral dilemma for Jill Eikenberry. Her character, manicurist Joanne Johnson, is the kind of woman who stands by her man. She and her husband, Matt (Coyote), have held their marriage and family together, even though times on their small Southwestern ranch have been tough. One night, Matt and a couple of his buddies get drunk in a local saloon before heading home. They're also stewing in anti-Hispanic racial resentment. Matt is having a hard time making a living and has just had to sell off the last chunk of his inherited ranch property to a family named Martinez. The tragic result of their mean-spirited horseplay is a small Mexican church. burned to the ground, two young people critically injured and three men tangled up in fear, loathing, and lies. Joanne senses the awful truth way ahead of her spiteful, narrow-minded pals down at the local beauty parlor, and she sets out to do the right thing.
Who’s in it. Living a Lie stars Jill Eikenberry as Joanne, Peter Coyote as Matt, Roxanne Hart as Grace and Jarred Blancard as Jamie, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living a Lie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living a Lie tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living a Lie (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Living a Lie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Living a Lie?
- Living a Lie stars Jill Eikenberry, Peter Coyote, Roxanne Hart, Jarred Blancard and Castulo Guerra.
- When was Living a Lie released?
- Living a Lie was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.